Re-visiting My Childhood

The Magic Faraway Tree: A Christmas Adventure by Jacqueline Wilson is a most charming novel that will appeal to everyone aged eight years and over.

Once more Jacqueline Wilson has transported the adult reader back to their childhood, whilst simultaneously introducing the next generation to the magic that is the Faraway Tree. There is the timeless appeal of Moonface, Silky, the Angry Pixie etc.

The reader joins the characters for a festive fayre as we delight in a winter wonderland, walking on fresh snowfall, just perfect for a new adventure. This is the second book in the series.

Once more, the reader ‘climbs’ to the top of the Faraway Tree and ‘visits’ the lands there. We ‘feel’ the warmth of sunshine land and also marvel at the delights of Santa’s workshop.

Jacqueline Wilson continues to enchant readers with new adventures. All of Enid Blyton’s characters come alive for the next generation, whilst sending parents and grandparents back down memory lane.

I loved the original Faraway Tree books and I love the new ones. I hope Jacqueline Wilson will continue to write many more.

JULIA WILSON