The Bookwanderers
Author: Anna James
Publisher: Philomel Books
Publication date: September 2019
This is a story for readers who wish the characters in their books were real. Matilda “Tilly” Pages has a vivid imagination and a voracious appetite for books. That’s expected - her grandparents own Pages & Co, the bookstore she lives above in modern-day London. Tilly’s mother disappeared years ago, and she has no idea who her father is. All she has left of her mother is a necklace with a bee pendant. When Tilly starts seeing characters from her favorite stories in Pages & Co, she thinks she must be imagining things. But her grandparents tell her otherwise. As Tilly begins befriending characters from her books and venturing into their stories, she learns that there is more to book wandering than fun and games. She must learn the dangers of her books and navigate the ability to become part of them.
Tilly and her grandparents are relatable characters, with curious and kind personalities. Readers who enjoyed Story Thieves will enjoy The Bookwanders, as might readers looking for a lighter version of Inkheart. The Bookwanderers illuminates the power and the beauty of imagination, and offers readers a literal sense of what it means to immerse yourself in the world of books. I recommend this book to slightly younger readers from ages 9 to 14 who like fun fiction stories, mystery, and an exciting plot.
D. K. Nuray, age 13
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