I read about this novel on a book blog and was intrigued – it sounded just like the kind of thing that my 9-year-old daughter would enjoy reading. I’m pleased to say that since I’ve read ‘Amanda in Malta’, I’ve told her all about it and she can’t wait to not only read this novel, but the whole series. She wants to start with those featuring countries that she’s been to herself, and now has a very full Amazon wish list!
In ‘Amanda in Malta’, the lead character goes on holiday to Malta and gets involved in the mystery of a 4000 year old figurine that goes missing from a museum. The unique feature of this book, it that in reading it children will learn so much about the country that it features. The characters visit a range of Malta’s places of interest, both those on the common tourist trail, and some which are a little more obscure. The young reader is told interesting facts about Malta (I learned a lot!) and introduced to a few phrases in the language. This is a great book for children who want to learn about a country without reading non-fiction.
I think that readers of 8-12 will really enjoy this book and think that Darlene Foster has come up with an excellent idea for this series – I’ll be recommending it for my travel-deprived Year 7s this term!
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Thank you so much for this wonderful review. I´m so pleased you enjoyed the book. I wish your daughter happy reading!
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Another wonderful review for Amanda in Malta: The Sleeping Lady. Amanda and I are very pleased everyone is enjoying the book.
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That’s a strategy I hadn’t considered, Darlene, that kids will want to read books about places they have visited. Kudos to Claire’s daughter!
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I have noticed this before when children are deciding which books to buy. Reading about places you’ve been brings back good memories.
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A fabulous review of Darlene’s book which I am currently reading.
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Thank you! Hope you enjoy it too.
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Five-star reviews are gold to an author. Brava to reviewer and to you, Darlene!
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Thanks, Marian.
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Great review of Darlene’s book and I know your daughter will love it as well as the entire series. I’m planning on introducing the series to our granddaughter in a few years as I know she would enjoy them all (she’s four currently, so I have a few years)!!
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I’m lucky that she’s a little bookworm. My son prefers sports and ‘doesn’t like books’ – any of them apparently!
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What a lovely review! I know so little about Malta, and was surprised to learn that’s where Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip called home before she became queen. It looks like a beautiful island.
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Darlene, I think your books are a great way for anyone to vicariously travel – especially with this pandemic where travelling is very restricted. ❤
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Wonderful review! I just finished this book over the weekend – such a fan of Amanda and her friends.
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I wasn’t aware of this series. I see I will have to check this book out after reading your review. Thanks for the post.
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Wonderful review! Darlene’s AMANDA series is superb.
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