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N. Harvey

Great read for boys and girls

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 30 September 2022

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One of the few books my 9yo boy loved. Already ordered and started one her previous books.

Mrs G.

i love this book!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 4 February 2022

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At first I was put off by the info at the start, but after those 1-2 pages were gone I felt like I was going on these adventures with Kirsten (main character) .
I loved the description used throughout the book and I had a perfect image of everything that happened .
Another thing , is that Storm, Bloom and starboard are NOT a sequel. But YOU HAVE TO READ THESE BOOKS BECAUSE THEY ARE ALL EPIC!
Recommended Age 9-13.

Louise Buisson

A brilliant and magical adventure.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 4 January 2022

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This book tells the story of ten year old Kirsten Bramble, a reality TV child-star who has rather lost her way. When she is kidnapped by a ship, her life, which she thought was perfect, is rather turned upside down. The SS Great Britain (which you can actually visit in Bristol) is determined to undertake a voyage of discovery both for Kirsten and herself. With a cast of magically alive mannequins, ghostly pirates and two very out-of-their-depth ten year olds, this book is a truly exciting adventure.

elwix

A Great Big Wonderful Journey of a Book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 6 April 2021

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From the moment reality tv star Kirsten Bramble spies the SS Great Britain with her flags fluttering in the breeze as if she was tossing her hair, ‘it tugs at her heart like a magnet.’ The ship has been watching her too, and has decided they are meant to be entangled on a journey together.

But Kirsten makes for a reluctant captain, especially as she’s supposed to be appearing on The Jade Cooper Show in a few days time to try and salvage her telly career. However, the course has been set by the hilarious and slightly grumpy Flatty the talking map, there are ‘passengers’ on board who want to get to New York, and a quest to be solved with her ex-best friend Olive.

There’s a lot of important stuff to be said about reality tv. Even more important stuff about the different types of love, truth, and bravery. The moment you start reading you won’t want to stop, like the ship who yearns to go on her journey with her bowsprit pointing at the ocean - ‘GO!’ - until you realise the end is coming but you can’t slow down. The sparky, witty prose steers you through the story effortlessly, along with wonderful illustrations (inky words, tickets, whales and swirls) by Flavia Sorrentino. When you’re done, if you’re anything like me, you’ll immediately google pictures of the SS Great Britain and want to see her for yourself, unicorns and all.

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karen kenyon

An excellent read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 23 May 2022

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This was an unexpectedly rivetting read. Well written and because I had been around the ship in Bristol it made it all the more realistic. Vivid descriptions and an emotional journey with some interesting twists. Loved it 💖

Aisling Fowler

A phenomenal mix of the hilarious, heartfelt and surreal.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 16 June 2021

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Kirsten Bramble is a reality TV star determined to save her flagging popularity by appearing on the Jade Cooper show. But a school trip to the glorious SS Great Britain throws all Kirsten’s plans into wild disarray when the ship decides she is the new captain and breaks free of her moorings to whisk Kirsten and her ex-best friend Olive away on journey of adventure and discovery like no other.

This is an absolute gem of a book: constantly surprising, laugh-out-loud funny and genuinely moving. Even the loveable cast of characters is brilliantly unexpected from the ship herself to Flatty (a map) and a whole host of mannequins brought to life. The adventure is both pacy and intriguing and it really is hard to put this story down. I’m not sure I’ve ever read anything quite like it and even though I finished it weeks ago now, I’m still thinking about it.

I don’t want to give too many spoilers away so you’ll just have to get a copy and read it for yourself. You won’t be disappointed!

Chrissy Sturt

SKINNER IS THE NEW DAHL BUT KINDER AND FUNNIER

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 9 June 2021

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You won't go wrong with this wacky adventure, it really is a joy from start to finish.
A wildly inventive tale, we loved the main character Kirsten and the depiction of the ship as a society beauty raging against the passing of time. As for the creepy mannequins which come to life - well surely that is something that every child wonders about, isn't it?
Skinner's imagination knows no limits, but this fun, action-packed journey is as much about what's happening on the inside as on the outside, and delivers some wise, gentle lessons about love, life and friendship.
It left us definitely keen to visit the SS Great Britain. Bravo Skinner, you've created a marvel here. Clapping emoji!

moviemyatt

A brilliant book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 25 April 2021

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A wonderful original book with great pace and a real page turner. Made me laugh out loud whilst touching on some really important deep themes which span the modern world (fame and social media) and themes which have mattered to humankind for all time (growing up, lonlieness, friendship and family) .
A strong and human female lead who is identifiable is brilliant for girls and boys.
Beautifully written, Nicola Skinner has gone from strength to strength. A must read for all ages.

At last a dragon

Funny book with unusual protagonist

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 9 May 2021

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From my 9 year old: “I loved the sense of adventure in this book - and the talking objects were very funny. I really like all of Nicola Skinner’s books because the main characters are always unusual and they make sense to me”

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