Each book in the series is more enjoyable than the last, and three is the best so far. As the story continues to develop, the characters become more eEach book in the series is more enjoyable than the last, and three is the best so far. As the story continues to develop, the characters become more endearing and the mystery of Ashton Place and its various inhabitants finally begins to unravel. ...more
The inhabitants of Ashton Place are relocated to a London townhouse, from which they roam to explore their new unfamiliar surroundings and find new adThe inhabitants of Ashton Place are relocated to a London townhouse, from which they roam to explore their new unfamiliar surroundings and find new adventures. Alas, readers will not yet find answers to their many questions, as the characters themselves are only just realizing that everything may not be as it seems....more
The story may be shorter, but it is still full of adventure, danger, and heroism, and it should not be missed. This is the first of the series that I'The story may be shorter, but it is still full of adventure, danger, and heroism, and it should not be missed. This is the first of the series that I've read in the print edition, as I've been listening to the audio editions read by David Tennant, so I particularly enjoyed the drawings and the overall look and feel of the book....more
Listening to this story was like having hot cocoa and cookies, while snuggling under a blanket on a cold winter's night. It has a very old, traditionaListening to this story was like having hot cocoa and cookies, while snuggling under a blanket on a cold winter's night. It has a very old, traditional feel and many fairytale-like magical elements. I loved the presence of the angels, but the best part was Santa's caravan--'It's bigger on the inside!'....more
The story is charming, however the narration became tedious at times. The tone is initially fairly light and bright as the children adapt to their newThe story is charming, however the narration became tedious at times. The tone is initially fairly light and bright as the children adapt to their new lives rather unexpectedly well, however that leaves room for other darker subject matter to creep in. Although I rated it just okay, how can one not continue with a series when the first book ends with 'to be continued'?...more
"When he entered that grove, he had left behind the realm of daylight and things known and come into the realm of shadow and mystery and enchantment. "When he entered that grove, he had left behind the realm of daylight and things known and come into the realm of shadow and mystery and enchantment. Anything might happen--anything might be true." This is a lovely collection of Montgomery stories, most with a supernatural twist. It feautures many wonderful stories, some of which embody a truth that many of us already know, "Death can not stop true love"....more
"It has always seemed to me, ever since early childhood, that, amid all the commonplaces of life, I was very near to a kingdom of ideal beauty. Betwee"It has always seemed to me, ever since early childhood, that, amid all the commonplaces of life, I was very near to a kingdom of ideal beauty. Between it and me hung only a thin veil. I could never draw it quite aside, but sometimes a wind fluttered it and I caught a glimpse of the enchanting realm beyond -- only a glimpse -- but those glimpses have always made life worth while." This is a lovely collection of stories of the author's early life, including accounts of the many places and people that inspired her....more
Very much enjoying listening to the Full Cast Audio recordings of the Books of Bayern and love the Razo character. Can't wait to listen to book 4.Very much enjoying listening to the Full Cast Audio recordings of the Books of Bayern and love the Razo character. Can't wait to listen to book 4....more
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