The Unadoptables: Five fantastic children on the adventure of a lifetime

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If you've seen my RTC post, you'd know this was rated 3.5/5 at first, rounded up to 4 because GR still doesn't allow us half stars. Pretty soon after I'd already decided to round it down to 3. And a bit later still, while I was writing out this review in my head, I realized there really isn't a lot I liked about this book, and a lot that I didn't, so the rating went down further. I rounded it down to show the issues. 3 stars isn't a good rating for me, personally, but for a lot it's still okay. So it's rounded down to 2. Unfolding with the clarity of a fairy tale, this sure-footed debut casts a delightfully spooky spell - Kirkus Milou, Fenna, Lotta, Egg y Sem son los mayores del Orfanato Tulipán, llevan 12 años ahí y nadie nunca los ha adoptado porque no son como los demás niños. Cada uno tiene una peculiaridad y así es como se quieren entre ellos, pero cuando un hombre misterioso quiere llevárselos Milou hará lo que sea para demostrarles a sus amigos que no es lo que aparenta. A compelling, gorgeously-written story about the power of friendship and the true meaning of family. It's a mystery with a hint of magic, featuring characters who feel entirely real ... perfection! Robin Stevens, author of the bestselling Murder Most Unladylike series

Talking to Hana Tooke about her debut novel, The Unadoptables Talking to Hana Tooke about her debut novel, The Unadoptables

Set amongst the icy canals and sleek velvet thread of 19th Century Amsterdam, in the utterly dreadful Little Tulip Orphanage, reside five curiously unique 'unadoptables’, who long for a home and freedom away from the cruel clutches of their child-hating matron, Elinora Gassbeek. But when a sinister sea captain threatens to tear the gang apart, a daring moonlit escape across the countryside is their only hopes of staying together.... Read Full Review Primero y principal, este libro es apuntado a un público infanto-juvenil, por lo que no se esperen encontrar con una confección compleja de la trama. De todos modos esto no quita lo hermoso y auténtico de la historia. El abordaje de temas en tanto a la familia y la construcción de la misma me pareció muy bien hecho. Te dan ganas de abrazar a los personajes, llorar y reír con ellos. The Bad Beginning is the first of 13 volumes in the appropriately named collection, A Series of Unfortunate Events. All the Dutch phrases and words are great, even if some seem off in the context; kindjes, most of all- not to mention Egg, whose name is Egbert... and let me tell you that Egbert pronounced the way it should be, has no egg sound in there anywhere. I mean seriously, Bert would have made more sense. These things make me suspect that Tooke has been pretty out of practice with the Dutch language and its pronunciation. This does however mean that for anyone who speaks Dutch, the audiobook is something to be avoided. I love Gemma Whelan and this is nothing against her, but I will never understand why it's apparently impossible to teach narrators the foreign words they are supposed to read. So yeah, might want to avoid the audio!The amazing humour and world-building of NEVERMOOR meets the wisdom and warmth of ROOFTOPPERS in this most un-ordinary adventure about five amazing children . . . THE UNADOPTABLES by Hana Tooke. Your story-world is really vivid and full of interesting details. How much research and world-building did you do before starting to write, and how much evolved as you went along?

The Unadoptables by Hana Tooke - Penguin Books New Zealand The Unadoptables by Hana Tooke - Penguin Books New Zealand

Por favor, ¿me podía haber encantado más? Ha sido una monada de historia, de esas que te achuchan el corazón desde el minuto uno, y que sin llegar a ser de fantasía, está llena de una magia especial, la de la ilusión, la imaginación y el amor de unos niños que solo quieren ser felices y tener un hogar propio, donde los quieran y los acepten a pesar de sus diferencias, o no "a pesar", sino viendo lo especial que hay en ellas. All children deserve to find a welcoming home, and just because a child is not adopted does not mean there is something wrong with them.Now you could argue that this isn't the point of the story. You'd be right, too, because it isn't. The point is to show found family, and perseverance. And that part is heartwarming, and the ending is lovely, which is the reason why initially my rating was higher. d) You must not post appeals for case histories on adoptionuk.org. All media and research requests should be sent to the Online Community Team. Hana Tooke weaves in all the elements of a classic children's story: orphans, evil villains, and a gang of friends. Yet she somehow changes it up, bringing in a twist of suspense and passion while still keeping to the classic themes. ‘

The Unadoptables by Hana Tooke - Penguin Books Australia The Unadoptables by Hana Tooke - Penguin Books Australia

Edda appeared quite late into the process (draft three or four, I think), as I was struggling with the ‘soggy middle’ of my story. I knew I needed something/someone new when the orphans arrive at Poppenmill, but for a long while I couldn’t work out what/who exactly. A bit like the original seed of the story, when Edda did finally arrive, she was as clear as day, arms crossed and raising that eyebrow at me as if to say: ‘it’s about time you finally spotted me, now let’s get on with it shall we?’ Edda completely transformed the story, not just in terms of plot but the effect she had on the orphans’ vividness, especially Milou and Lotta. So, in that respect, I think she was probably the most surprising AND the most enjoyable character to write. Paraded by Gassbeek for prospective adopters, the friends present themselves in an unappealing way – for if they are chosen, how will Milou’s birth family know where to reclaim her? A huge thanks to Edelweiss and the publisher for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for an honest review! adoptionuk.org is provided by Adoption UK (Registered Charity Number 1160647 [England and Wales] and SCO37892 [Scotland]. Registered Adoption Support Agency) under these Terms and Conditions. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of adoptionuk.org (whether you are a member, a user or a visitor) and govern all services provided to you by Adoption UK in connection with adoptionuk.org, such as access to e-library articles or message boards. Deep in the heart of Amsterdam sits a tall, narrow house. This is the Little Tulip Orphanage, a place of minimal suppers and very strict rules. Everything – including abandonment – is regulated.What do you get if you mix together two best friends, a witch’s curse, and a haunted house? A spell-binding mystery from acclaimed performer and bestselling author Carrie Hope Fletcher – star of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella. The thing I love about this era is the way science and mysticism were both growing alongside one another, unlike today, where our science explains away the paranormal. Despite many believing mysticism was a sham, a still significant number of prominent scientists and other major figures of that era (e.g. the writer Arthur Conan-Doyle) truly believed that there were supernatural forces at play in the universe. I’m fascinated with what this must have been like to live through; in the midst of such rapid scientific discovery, but with so much still unexplained and so many opposing opinions. Can you drop any hints about what does happen next? Will there be a sequel? Are you going to write a book for each character?

THE UNADOPTABLES | Kirkus Reviews THE UNADOPTABLES | Kirkus Reviews

I ended up reading the book in less than two weeks as I was so captivated by what was written and struggled to put it down.’ A corker of a story. I loved the writing, the setting, the STUPENDOUS action scenes, how well-paced it was, with such drama, revelations, plot twists and the loveliest of final lines... and one of the most satisfying endings I've read in a long while, with the promise of more in the epilogue. Bravo, Hana - what a book! Emma Carroll, author of Letters to the Lighthouse Fizzing with invention, yet firmly rooted in first-hand knowledge and research, Hana Tooke’s debut novel imagines a rollercoaster adventure for these unusual orphans. Holy Gouda! This spectacular story of friendship, belonging and daring adventure had me hooked from start to finish!I would definitely recommend this book to kids who are 10+ years old. It’s appropriate for both genders because the problem’s she had to go through are problems anyone could face. I felt a bit sad when I finished.’ Swept into the bright hustle and bustle of New York, Lily, Robert and Malkin discover shadowy secrets lie beneath its surface. For there are chilling goings-on in their hotel… Unfolding with the clarity of a fairy tale, this sure-footed debut casts a delightfully spooky spell. (Fantasy. 8-12) - Kirkus A medida que avanza el libro te empieza a gustar MIL VECES MÁS, además que te encariñas bastante con los personajes. Pero bueno, tenes que pasar por medio libro de estar ahí tipo 😑🤔 ahre.