The Nowhere Emporium: 1 (Kelpies)

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HOWEVER, that hardly means this book is a rip-off of either of those books. Just because The Night Circus had magicians and magical rooms/venues, doesn't mean other books containing magicians and magic are necessarily rips-off of it. Similarly, just because Harry Potter featured a young boy who is introduced to a world of magic doesn't mean that this theme can no more be used in other books.

When the mysterious Nowhere Emporium arrives in Glasgow, orphan Daniel Holmes stumbles upon it quite by accident. Before long, the 'shop from nowhere' -- and its owner, Mr Silver -- draw Daniel into a breathtaking world of magic and enchantment. Recruited as Mr Silver's apprentice, Daniel learns the secrets of the Emporium's vast labyrinth of passageways and rooms -- rooms that contain wonders beyond anything Daniel has ever imagined. But when Mr Silver disappears, and a shadow from the past threatens everything, the Emporium and all its wonders begin to crumble. I loved Ellie as well, Mr. Silver's twelve-year-old daughter. On the exterior, she's fierce and stubborn and brave, but there were little chinks in her armour that allowed her fear, her sadness and her uncertainty to reach the reader, making her feel like a very authentic character. She felt trapped and stifled due to not being able to leave the Emporium's walls and I felt so sadfor her because she was just a real girl who was a ghost to everyone but her father, Daniel and the Emporium's staff. She just wanted to set foot outside the Emporium's walls and see the real world, breathe fresh air into her lungs and explore the extraordinary beauty of Earth. She was sassy and brave but she showed her vulnerability as well which made her feel so much more real! Recruited as Mr Silver's apprentice, Daniel learns the secrets of the Emporium's vast labyrinth of passageways and rooms -- rooms that contain wonders beyond anything Daniel has ever imagined. In pratica, è un misto tra "Harry Potter" (una scena all'orfanotrofio), "Il circo della notte" (l'idea dell'emporio è praticamente uguale a quella del circo), "Mr. Magorium e la bottega delle meraviglie" (l'idea della bottega fantastica con il suo proprietario), e il tardis di Doctor Who (più grande all'interno che all'esterno). I didn't enjoy this as much as I thought I would. I felt there was lots of missed opportunities to give more details about the wonders within the shop.Kirby's life is turned upside down after a terrible storm hits his hometown, leaving his mum fighting for her life. The plot was intense, bro. It was intense. There were plot twists and cliffhangers and secrets and IT WAS JUST AN EXPLOSION OF EPICNESS, BASICALLY. There's wonder woven through the exciting events but there's also a fuse of danger and suspense planted like landmines throughout. For a children's book, it's dark. There's cutthroats and murders, duels and death and chilling psychopathic villains, however, it's all intertwined in a magical conglomeration of delectable writing, loveable characters, friendship and imaginative wonder. BUT SERIOUSLY, the last part of this book was INCREDIBLE and my pulse was racing for the last few chapters. I was listening to the audiobook whilst volunteering at the library and the people must have thought I was deranged because these were my expressions...not a pretty sight. I was kept on the edge of my seat the entire time which was awesome.

This magnificent book combines two well-known fairy tales and challenges everything familiar about them. A spectacular book that deserves a spot on every bookcase. Then there was Vindictus Sharpe who is clearly psychologically damaged and has no soul and not an ounce of humanity in him. He's a dark, dark character and I was quite surprised that he featured in a children's book because he's an utterly chilling character and he brought a darkness to the story that was accompanied by intrigue and suspense throughout the novel.This is a fun read, and I would recommend it for kids and adults alike. It pulls you along and never slows down. I liked Mr. Silver too! He had a quiet kind of strength, he was kind, generous and utterly magical. However, he was also tormented by the ghosts of his past and it showed. He wasn't a perfect character but I loved him nonetheless. I wanted to see more of their downtime when there wasn't a problem to be solved or a bad guy chasing after them. It almost feels like you got dropped into the middle of a breathless race without a second or two to catch your bearings. This book stands as a work of imagination of its own. Reading this, I was in fact surprised by how creative the author was in designing the Emporium's Wonders, which are the different attractions or venues available inside the Emporium. The general concept of the story might not have been entirely original but it's execution and development did show that the author wasn't without his fair share of creativity and imagination.

Hello Yellow - 80 Books to Help Children Nurture Good Mental Health and Support With Anxiety and Wellbeing - The EEF’s suite of l iteracy g uidance reports offers evidence-informed recommendations. Three key principles from the Key Stage 2report that might help me here are: My Review: I am a great deal older than the target audience for this book. But I am also about ten when it comes to magical-portal adventure stories! This isn't on the same plane as The Chronicles of Narnia, but it's got a boatload of fun trips away from reality.Hang on: I’ll need to teach some vocabulary here. Iscan the rest of the passage for potential ​ ‘Tier 2’ words that appear frequently across several topics in the classroom: ironmonger’s, emporium, jostled, theories, intricate, spectacle. LoveReading4Kids exists because books change lives, and buying books through LoveReading4Kids means you get to change the lives of future generations, with 25% of the cover price donated to schools in need. Join our community to get personalised book suggestions, extracts straight to your inbox, 10% off RRPs, and to change children’s lives. Great ideas for different questions. Lots of links to reading and writing which were useful for our 'author's style' lessons. Thankyou! Mysterious, intriguing and exciting, we read this book on the edge of our seat. The dazzling Emporium has many secrets down its many corridors, its unique characters were a mixture of real emotion and magic, the unpredictable plot made us want to read more. We truly recommend this book to any reader who likes fantasy, emotion and magic.

There are a total of 167 SMART Notebook screens (in one file) and each lesson is clearly marked, along with details about which lesson each chapter should be read, to aid and link to the learning. Education Shed Ltd, Severn House, Severn Bridge, Riverside North, Bewdley, Worcestershire, UK, DY12 1AB A nice little book of what would happen if you let you imagination overflows while still respecting that there are certain boundaries that should never be crossed.... and that evil will never wins in the end. Daniel Holmes is the protagonist of the story. He's an unlikely hero and a lovable one. I adored him. He was brave, he was clever and he was kind. He's an orphan boy who lost his parents in awful circumstances and the orphanage he's been placed in is a building devoid of friends, kindness and warmth. I also loved that he was a realistic kid, he made some silly mistakes but he had a heart of gold and I LOVED HIM OKAY. I felt a burst of happiness for Daniel when he was taken under Mr. Silver's wing and discovered a life of wonder and magnificence because the precious marshmallow really, really deserved it.

Shortlisted for the Blue Peter Awards 2016 and the Scottish Children’s Book Awards 2016. When the mysterious Nowhere Emporium arrives in Glasgow, orphan Daniel gets drawn into its magical world. A riot of imagination and fantasy. The book was very well-written, fast-paced and had a cast of very interesting characters. The prose and beautiful descriptions also truly brought the Emporium to life for me.