A perfectly paced tale ... full of intrigue * Waterstone's Books Quarterly *
A book to educate as well as entertain * The Northern Echo *
An original and magical book, something special that will stay with you long after you have finished reading ... one of the most captivating novels that you are ever likely to read ... Unforgettable. Here we have a masterpiece that is a privilege to read * Sunday Morning Post *
The Valley of Secrets is an immaculate mystery story, but it is also a masterpiece of the imagination that tackles issues that we should all be thinking about * South China Morning Post *
A must for readers of all ages who wish to be swept along on a tide of imagination mingled with mystery * North Devon Journal *
One of those rare stories which can be enjoyed by both children and adults * Newbury Weekly News *
Beguiling ... This well-researched, beautifully illustrated book glistens with original and delightful details. * Time Out *
There's much to like about The Valley of Secrets ... Christopher Crump's truly stunning pen and ink illustrations add to the old-fashioned air ... I get a real sense that, buried deep in these pages, is a true children's classic ... this book has that indefinable something * The Guardian *
Breathtaking . . . from the the beauty of Cornwall to the depths of the Amazon basin bringing many surprises along the way. * Family Interest Magazine *
Totally absorbing. I loved it. * the Sunday Telegraph *
Conjures up the hidden magic of nature . . . As well as movingly exploring loneliness, foreignness and friendship, the novel is a paean to the powers of storytelling . . . This well-researched, beautifully illustrated book glistens with original and delightful details. * Time Out, London *
