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Booklist - 03/15/2016 *Starred Review* Twelve-year-old Sophie Quire is a gifted bookmender, like her mother, who mysteriously died when Sophie was young. She also loves reading, finding joy and escape in the stories filling her father’s bookshop. But storybooks may disappear altogether in Bustleburgh after Inquisitor Prigg decides they are “nonsense” and is determined to destroy them all in a mass book burning. Then gifted, cocky thief Peter Nimble arrives with an intriguing, magical book needing repair. The book, it seems, is one of a set, and when Professor Cake charges the trio with collecting them, it begins a perilous quest full of events and beings and unexpected revelations. Set two years after Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes (2011) and rife with suspense, droll and poignant moments, and the occasional brutal confrontation, Auxier’s worthy, absorbing follow-up is also a thought-provoking look at classic literary tropes, including their fanciful, sometimes darker, nature and themes. Vividly drawn, diverse characters enrich the story, from evil enchantress Madame Eldritch to sardonic, astute tigress Akrasia. And while fans of the first installment will welcome artful, engaging Peter’s return, they will be equally enchanted by intrepid, heartfelt Sophie, who truly becomes the hero of her own magical adventure. Ultimately, this affecting, compelling story stands on its own, embodying and highlighting the power and impact of tales well told—and why they endure. - Copyright 2016 Booklist.

Bulletin for the Center... - 04/01/2016 Sophie loves books and appreciates the magic that they can contain, and now she’s been handed a truly extraordinary tome that will literally change everything. In this sequel to Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes (BCCB 10/11), Peter and the fantastic Sir Tode (a human/cat/horse hybrid created by a hag’s curse) continue to brazen their way through danger and adventure, and this time they are sent to find Sophie, whose book-mending abilities are unmatched. Sophie is already battling Inquisitor Prigg, who is obsessed with ridding the town of nonsense, but soon she is swept into a truly epic battle to find four hidden books, avenge the murder of her mother, battle a terrifying creature, and—of course—save the world. With Auxier’s exceptional character development, even minor characters display vulnerability, interesting quirks, and depth. The major characters, even the villains, shine, with layers revealed through actions and very natural dialogue. While the end is just a bit too celebratory about the magical powers of the written word, that’s easily forgivable, and it is likely that many readers will be just as fervently adamant about the same point. AS - Copyright 2016 The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois.

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