I posted my first impressions of A.J. Pearce's debut Dear Mrs. Bird back in April. Suffice to say its early promise was more than fulfilled for it sustained me at a very difficult time, its narrator Emmy's sweet and positive voice lifting my spirits, her plucky, caring, helpful nature providing welcome distraction.
When I finished it I passed it to Mr. C. who read it in a day and said "what a super book!". His parents got it too and enjoyed it greatly. It reminded me in tone of the delightful Henrietta, and that is praise indeed.
Lovely to have you back, Cornflower - and I'm glad that you found the right reading for a difficult time. The right book can be very comforting.
Posted by: Mary | 07 June 2018 at 03:16 PM
It can indeed. Thank you, Mary.
Posted by: Cornflower | 07 June 2018 at 04:29 PM
I love that you're sharing the book and everyone is enjoying it, Karen. I loved it too!
Posted by: Cosy Books | 07 June 2018 at 04:40 PM
Two more to add to my list. I'm glad you found some solace in Mrs Bird.
Posted by: Sam | 07 June 2018 at 04:45 PM
Very glad to hear that, Darlene!
Posted by: Cornflower | 07 June 2018 at 05:22 PM
Yes, something about the book's tone made it so diverting.
Posted by: Cornflower | 07 June 2018 at 05:24 PM
Welcome back, you have been missed and in my thoughts.
Posted by: Jane from Dorset | 08 June 2018 at 07:20 AM
Thank you, Jane.
Posted by: Cornflower | 08 June 2018 at 09:33 AM
Good to hear your 'voice' again. Thanks for the review. Hoping our library will list a copy in the near future.
Posted by: Mary | 08 June 2018 at 01:01 PM
Many thanks, Mary.
Posted by: Cornflower | 08 June 2018 at 01:25 PM
Hooray, copies available in my county. Another one to add to the ever growing list. Finding the “right “ book when going through difficult times is a blessing.
Posted by: Fran | 08 June 2018 at 07:29 PM
Somehow that book appeared on my radar just when it was needed.
Posted by: Cornflower | 08 June 2018 at 08:00 PM
I adored Dear Mrs Bird but couldn't work out what it reminded me of so thank you for clearing
up that little puzzle.
Welcome back by the way!
Posted by: LizF | 17 June 2018 at 09:23 PM
Ooh just spotted a new book from Anna Mazzola in your Arrivals sidebar - excellent!
Posted by: LizF | 17 June 2018 at 09:28 PM
Thank you!
Posted by: Cornflower | 17 June 2018 at 09:47 PM
That one looks very good.
Posted by: Cornflower | 17 June 2018 at 09:48 PM