This is the new work from the author of the 13-storey treehouse series and it is definitely one for those who love quirky and whimsical elements to their reading. It is told from the perspective of one of the two main characters and follows them as the go on an adventure, searching for a missing lucky rabbit’s foot among other things. They also find a variety of villains in their way, including Johnny Knucklehead and a pirate rabbit. On this roller coaster of a quest, we wonder if they will ever retrieve their lost items and find their way home.
What a mind-boggling story this turned out to be. The amazing illustrations by Bill Hope really bring the whole story to life and there are some lovely little vignettes, which will make you laugh. Although it could be read to a class, I think it works better as an individual read because of the high level of illustrations and the importance they have within the story. It is the first in a new series called ‘Adventures Unlimited’ and is aimed at KS2 pupils, (aged 7-11), but confident younger readers will also enjoy the story.
Margaret Pemberton
The Land of Lost Things by Andy Griffiths
Illustrated by Bill Hope
Macmillan
ISBN 978103046140
£12.99
Published 2025
