A NEW campaign encouraging people in Frome to read was launched recently and one young reader has given her verdict on what she’s read so far.
Edie Osmond, aged 10, has written reviews of ‘The Liszts’ and ‘The Jamie Drake Equation’ as the Frome Reads scheme launches in the town.
On ‘The Liszts by Kyo Maclear, Edie says, “This picture book for older children captured me as soon as I started reading. With the memorable characters and the beautifully dark and mysterious illustrations, this book is perfect for anyone looking for a more unusual read.
“The witty puns make it not too humourless that you’d get bored, yet not so slapstick you get fed up and want to be taken seriously. A great read!
“In this story a family of six, or seven if you count the cat, live together with an unusual hobby of making lists. From ghastly illnesses to fun stuff to do, each member of the family has their own thing to list – apart from the cat, he copies Grandpa and lists his worst enemies and greatest admirers.
“One day an unexpected visitor comes because the door was open and tries to greet the Liszts, but he is not on the list so they dismiss him until he meets the middle child Edward.
“Kyo Maclear has written a beautiful story, made even more beautiful by illustrator Júlia Sardà, whose use of colour has made it intriguingly mysterious. This book is a must-have book to be enjoyed by children and adults alike.”
On The Jamie Drake Equation by Christopher Edge, Edie said, “Jamie’s dad is an astronaut. Right now, he’s in space at the International Space Station, searching for signs of alien life. Back on Earth, Jamie finds an old observatory, and a professor looking for her own alien signs.
“When Jamie plugs his phone into the high-tech telescope, he finds signs of alien life on it. These life forms need saving, and when the ISS goes faulty, Jamie’s dad does too. But how do you rescue a dad in space with you on earth?
“This captivating story proves that love can reach across the stars. This is science fiction with true emotion in it – you don’t have to be a huge sci-fi fan to love it! You won’t be able to put it down, it draws you in from the very start.”
