Review: A great and well-written set of tales 5*****
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 26, 2014
Adventures of Alex and Katie: Books 1-3 (Firebird, Lollipop, Snowdrops)Verified Purchase on amazon.co.ukA great and well-written set of tales 5*****Without doubt, Firebird, Lollypop and Snowdrops are a wonderfully entertaining set of stories and a must-read for people of all ages with an interest in fantasy. Nicely descriptive tales, which will draw you inside the pages of these magical books.The characters are strong and well defined- you can't help but walk alongside Alex, Katie and aunt Karina. The author makes you 'want' to go into the house and 'have' to peer inside the old thick book. The story tells and fills the soul with magic and lessons to be learned as the quest progresses. Overspilling with tradition, morals friendship and wishes for both children and adults.Any fan of The Chronicles of Narnia, Grimm or Hans Christian Anderson will be taken with this mystical book.Gousseva has crafted an amazing variation of old Russian tales that will entertain all ages.I can't help but love the covers. The colourful but flat and restrained image inspires any magical read and conveys a number of thoughts to me. Stemming from the most decorative oriental 18th century porcelains and the finest silk embroideries.Such a special 'feel' to the writing and I would thoroughly recommend this to anyone with magic in their heart.