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What if Willy Wonka, eccentricities and all, was a children's book author?
I love books about mysterious children's book authors, and this one did NOT disappoint. I stayed up reading this until 3am (on a work night!) because I couldn't put it down.
Jack Masterson is mysterious, full of little riddles, and more than a little kooky. He's a recluse who lives on a circular island that he's designed to match the places in his Clock Island series. But Jack has a big heart and he tries to help the chil ...more
I love books about mysterious children's book authors, and this one did NOT disappoint. I stayed up reading this until 3am (on a work night!) because I couldn't put it down.
Jack Masterson is mysterious, full of little riddles, and more than a little kooky. He's a recluse who lives on a circular island that he's designed to match the places in his Clock Island series. But Jack has a big heart and he tries to help the chil ...more
Best book I’ve read in a long time. So heartwarming.
What a fantastic book! The premise was intriguing, as was the comparison to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Such lovable characters, so relatable to adults who were readers as kids and longed to jump into the worlds they read about. Thoroughly enjoyable!
What a beautiful original story! I absolutely loved this heartwarming tale that is perfect for the book lover in all of us.
"The only wishes ever granted are the wishes of brave children who keep on wishing even when it seems no one is listening because someone always is..."
I thoroughly enjoyed this read! Not only are the characters well-developed and relatable, but they’re also a reminder that there really ARE kind-hearted people in the world 💕
And yes, it totally feels like a bookish version of Willy Wonka, but in the best possible way! Get ready for a feel-good, face-your-fears, and never-stop-dreaming kind of adve ...more
I thoroughly enjoyed this read! Not only are the characters well-developed and relatable, but they’re also a reminder that there really ARE kind-hearted people in the world 💕
And yes, it totally feels like a bookish version of Willy Wonka, but in the best possible way! Get ready for a feel-good, face-your-fears, and never-stop-dreaming kind of adve ...more
Aug 29, 2023
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This was a great story. I loved the characters. I felt like it rolled along at just the right pace. I didn't want to stop reading as I wanted to get to the end. The plot was an interesting idea that I thought made it even more motivating.
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This is the exact type of feel good fantasy read that I needed in the month of December. Very cute story.
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