Evernight

Evernight is the first book in an exciting new middle-grade series featuring dark magic and witches.Orphan Larabelle Fox, Lara, is a Tosher in the Silver Kingdom, which means she treasure hunts in the sewers. It’s a dangerous job but someone has to do it. One day whilst out hunting she comes across a wooden box. The box is linked to the Doomsday Spell and evil beings including Shadow Jack and Mrs. Hester are looking for it.Lara soon finds herself the target of unwanted attention but can she protect the box or will the world be ruined?The book opens with a fast-paced chase scene in which a woman called Jenny Winter is being chased through the streets by the fearsome Shadow Jack as he tries to get the wooden box from her, one of the last protectors of the box. We then move onto the present day with Lara in the sewers looking for treasure when she comes up against some bullies.The pages are filled with adventure, friendship, magic, and mayhem which had me flying through the book not wanting to put it down. The book fills your imagination which is helped along by the full-on descriptions and fascinating scenery, which are out of this world!Lara is such a wonderful character with a big heart, especially for someone who has been through so much in her young life. I was rooting for her from the very beginning and adored her personality and bravery.The evil beings are not too scary for younger children but they are mildly sinister, especially Mrs. Hester who likes to steal other souls to stay young.Overall the book is the perfect fantasy read for middle-graders with so much happening all the time and a good vs evil plot to keep the kids on the edge of their seats.Book Reviewed on Whispering Stories Book Blog*I received a free copy of this book, which I voluntarily reviewed

Ok, I think it’s now fair to say this author is now a fav. He is one I will definitely always be on the lookout for more from. This book was AMAZING!! His books just get better & better. This was pretty dark at times, so I would say upper MG(just in my opinion). But I loved that. I love my darker MGs. There was so much mystery surrounding certain aspects of the story. There was adventure, tons of suspense, magic, & heaps of danger! Shadow Jack TERRIFIES me, I despised him, & at the same time I had so much pity for him! Talk about great writing! Mrs. Hester, however, I have no pity for-talk about evil. The witches, the different “types”, & the their whole backstory was so interesting, & I loved everything about that..& loved the whole magic system. The story of the Evernight in itself was so creative, terrifying, & just so imaginative. The locket, the bird, & the tree on top of it just..🤯🤯 So good. Lara is our main character. She is so kickbutt amazing. So brave & strong. She learns so much about her past, & who she is meant to be. So amazing to read her become who she is. Her best friend is Joe & I loved him. I just wanted to hug him. He was so amazing. Double Eight was such a precious soul. I really wanted to give him a big hug-he needed one. I adored him so much. Each kid was important & special in their own way. When looking through his books, I discovered there will be a sequel to this out next year! That has me so excited!! I definitely want more from this world/these characters! This is also blurbed by M.G. Leonard, Peter Bunzl, & Anna James-so that should speak for itself as well. A gorgeous cover from one illustrator Amy Grimes, & above each chapter heading there are illustrations done by another- Julia Iredale that are just amazing!!😍😍 I highly recommend this!!💜💜

I know this is a kids book, but, I’m a big kid at heart! I utterly adored this book. Such an exciting story, that I could imagine it on the big screen, or at least a tv dramatisation. Ross writes with such wonderful descriptions, that it is so easy to become absorbed and fully immersed in both characters and surroundings. I very much look forward to his next book!

The teacher from the class above loves to read childrens books and recommended this book for me to read. I read rhe blurb and thought it sounded intresting. So I read it. This is an absolutely AMAZING book about adventure, magic, bravery, and courage. I recommend this book for ages 9-11.(Tessa,age 9)

The good characters had some faults. The evil characters had no redeeming features whatever. The story was very exciting. The good winning over evil was realised at the last minute. An enjoyable read even for an 85 year old.

Having read the nowhere emporium books, I couldn't wait to read this one. Such a great read, can't wait to read the next one☺

Such a great book, from start to finish, so gripping and keeps you reading more and more. Bring on book 2