Well lets start by saying, this is Emily Rodda so you expect amazing and she sure does give us that. With wonderful charactures and some of the best disability representation this three book set is a wonderful read for your middle grade reader and take a read yourself.

This is the review I put up in our store. This is one of my staff picks at Harry Hartog Macquarie:

Emily Rodda once again delivers an epic fantasy quest! Derry, a captive poison taster on the isolated Cram’s Rock, receives a magical notebook from a mysterious traveler, holding the key to unraveling his forgotten past and shaping his destiny. As a wonderfully lovable main character, Derry is joined by a cast of equally endearing friends. His journey is filled with heart, excitement, and joy, making it an absolute delight to read. Best of all, all three books are available now, so you won't have to wait to continue the adventure! This is a must-read for fans of magic, mystery, and daring quests!

Marvelous magical adventure from the Queen of children's fantasy writing. A cleverly built world full of nuance, and characters that have you rooting from them from the very first page. I inhaled it as quickly as I could.