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School Library Journal
Reviewed on June 1, 2018 | Middle Grade
Gr 4–7—British author Saunders (Whizz Pop Chocolate Shop) weaves a novel replete with everything from whimsical comicality to impending danger. The book begins after Emily's sister, Holly, dies after a longtime illness. While Emily and her family are grappling with their loss, Emily is surprised that she finds herself missing Holly's beloved teddy bear, Bluey, almost as much as Holly herself. Emily's bond with Holly was closely tied to Bluey, as she used him as a conduit to create stories about their imaginary world of Smockeroon. Bewilder...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on March 1, 2019
After her sister Holly's death, Emily is visited by inhabitants of Smockeroon, the fantasyland Emily had created for Holly where to...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on March 1, 2019
After her sister Holly's death, Emily is visited by inhabitants of Smockeroon, the fantasyland Emily had created for Holly where to...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
