What a delight of a book, had me snorting with laughter and a bit teary eyed by the end
What a delight of a book, had me snorting with laughter and a bit teary eyed by the end! We follow Rose, a young girl with great optimism trying to keep her family together but it's not easy. Her mum stays on the couch all day, her brother only cares about his looks and Rose has been having trouble making friends at her new school. With only her guinea pig, Bubbles, by her side she tries to think of schemes that will bring her family together and during one of these she finds Merdyn the Wild! Merdyn the Wild is a Warlock from the 6th century who was banished because of his bad deeds. Together they hatch a plan to help each other. What ensues is as hilarious fish out of water story as Rose tries to help Merdyn understand new technology while Merdyn shows Rose some amazing spells. But an enemy from Merdyns past is closer then they think and both will have to figure out what is more important in the end. Rose is such a great character to follow, though she has had some tough breaks, she never gives up and just wants to help her mam. I love how she sees the good in everyone, even Merdyn. Merdyn is a hoot in this book, his reactions to smartphones and new clothes had me snorting with laughter, especially his reaction to the toilet. This book was so full of comedic moments that when the heartfelt moments happened, it just hit you all the harder as these characters were so easy to fall in love with!
