Review: Bravepaw and the Fangstone of Flintfall by L. M. Wilkinson

It was so much fun to be back with the adorable Titch and friends in Bravepaw and the Fangstone of Flintfall, the third book in the A Tale of Adventure series.

In the first two books Bravepaw and the Heartstone of Alluria and Bravepaw and the Clawstone of Rotwood Mire  we learn that Titch is the chosen one, the new Bravepaw. She must find the missing Gems of Harmony to complete the staff and save Alluria.

I would advise to start this series from book one to learn how this little team of adventurers met. However, saying that, there is enough backstory to not feel lost and a new quest is started and completed in each book.

This book was amazing L. M. Wilkinson knows how to captivate a young audience and keep them glued to the pages. Bravepaw and the Fangstone of Flintfall is rich in adventure, danger, prophecies and a puzzle for our little protagonist to solve.

Old friends from previous books will reappear when needed, new friends will be made and Titch's trust will be betrayed.

Mythical creatures help out Titch, Huckleberry and Briar after they befriended them through kindness and bravery. A lavender wolf is saved from a trap and a misunderstood rock monster becomes an unlikely ally. Showing that kindness, patience and understanding go a long way to making new friends.

Bravepaw and the Fangstone of Flintfall is a fast paced story about being brave, making hard decisions and trusting your instincts. The story has underlying themes of empathy and helping others.

"Being brave is doing the right thing even when its scary." - Titch (Bravepaw and the Fangstone of Flintwood)

Expressively illustrated by Lavanya Naidu. The black and white half and full page illustrations, dispersed throughout the novel, showcase the characters, both good and evil. Large print and enchanting illustrations make this suitable for even the youngest readers. Changes in text style and size help to emphasise certain words and make them pop from the page.

I absolutely love this series and if you have a reluctant reader this is the series to give them. Guaranteed un-put-downable and sure to be read over and over. Bravepaw and the Fangstone of Flintfall will have your child hooked on fantasy.

There are more stones to find to complete the staff and I am looking forward to this ongoing adventure.

My rating 5 / 5 🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺

Recommended age: 5 - 12 years

Publisher recommended age: 7 - 11 years

Content: not so scary monsters

Publisher: Allen & Unwin Children's

Imprint: Albert Street Books

Series: A Tail of Adventure #3

Genre: Middle Grade / Junior Fiction

Pages: 208

RRP: AU$16.99 (paperback)

Source: Courtesy of the publisher

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