Mr. Hardbattle is quite happy living alone in his little bookshop in Plumford; but then magic moves in to the dusty corners between his shelves. Although Mr. Hardbattle is willing to coexist with the magic - and the horrible smells, mischievous practical jokes, and animated objects - it scares customers away, leaving Mr. Hardbattle no choice but to try and find it a new home. When he shares his predicament with Arthur, a young boy, and Miss Quint, they agree to watch his store while Mr. Hardbattle searches for an appropriate place for the magic to live. But no one can guess how much trouble the magic can get into, especially while Mr. Hardbattle is away.
This is a cute story with an interesting premise. Miss Quint is a little annoying, but the characters are all realistic and the plot certainly kept me wondering what would happen next. I would definitely recommend this to younger fantasy fans and readers who are looking for something light and a bit out of the ordinary.
- If this book sounds interesting, consider these: Now You See It..., Fablehaven, Flora Segunda, or The Frog Princess
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