Pages and Co.: Tilly and the Bookwanderers

What do our readers think of Pages and Co.: Tilly and the Bookwanderers? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the magical adventures, lively characters and chance to meet favourites such as Anne of Green Gables and Alice. They also say the story makes them want to read more classic books and wish they could bookwander themselves.

What does the Pageticker team say about Pages and Co.: Tilly and the Bookwanderers?

Tilly and the Bookwanderers is a warm, witty celebration of books, friendship and the sheer deliciousness of getting lost in a story. Tilly’s adventures with Anne of Green Gables, Alice and Oskar make this a particularly good choice for confident readers aged around 9–13.

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What is Pages and Co.: Tilly and the Bookwanderers about?

Eleven year old Tilly has always found solace in her grandparents' bookshop, Pages & Co., especially since her mother's mysterious disappearance. When beloved characters like Anne of Green Gables and Alice from Wonderland start appearing in the shop, Tilly discovers she can 'bookwander' (travel into the worlds of her favourite stories.) With her friend Oskar, she embarks on a magical adventure to uncover the truth about her mother, navigating both the wonders and dangers that lie within the pages.

About the author

Anna James is a British author who loves stories and libraries. She is best known for her magical book series called 'Pages & Co.', where young readers go on exciting adventures inside books. Anna enjoys reading, exploring new worlds through stories, and inspiring children to discover the joy of books.

Discussion ideas around Pages and Co.: Tilly and the Bookwanderers

Tilly’s Courage: What helps Tilly stay brave when bookwandering takes her somewhere unfamiliar or frightening?

Books as Comfort: Why do you think stories become so important to Tilly after her mother disappears?

Friendship: How does Oskar help Tilly, and what do you think makes their friendship work?

Fictional Friends: Which character from a favourite book would you most like to meet, and what would you ask them?

Libraries and Bookshops: What do Pages & Co. and the Underlibrary suggest about why people value places filled with books?