It's been an exciting couple of weeks here at Andersen, with the Island of Thieves book launch on the Golden Hinde, and a flurry of fantastic reviews!
The Island of Thieves
'Tom's holiday in London with his Uncle Harvey takes an unexpected turn when a man arrives armed with a knife, and demands $100,000 within 24 hours. While Tom quakes, Uncle Harvey remains cool – once he's booked a flight to Peru. With the clock ticking and their enemies always close behind them, Tom tells the tense story of his role in solving the mystery and finding hidden treasure. A thrilling adventure.'
– Julia Eccleshare, Guardian
'So begins one of the best children's adventure stories of the year. [ . . . ] Short, spare sentences keep the pace breakneck, though there's always time for humour; for many this will be a read-at-one-sitting book.' 5/5 stars
– Books for Keeps
The Mysteries of Harris Burdick
'The Mysteries of Harris Burdick is another kind of picture book altogether. The premise is that Burdick left these pictures with a publisher, then disappeared. It gives readers only a title and a caption for each picture as a clue to the story it illustrates.'
– Daily Telegraph
The Snow Merchant
'Beautifully old-fashioned storytelling weaves a hugely imaginative tale of alchemy, family and snow in this quirky debut novel.'
– The Bookseller
