The Upside Down River: Tomek's Journey
by Jean-Claude Mourlevat
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Pub Date 7 Apr 2022 | Archive Date 1 Apr 2022
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Description
Tomek lives a quiet life running his late parents' village store, which has everything you could ever need, and more. Then one day a girl visits. She asks Tomek if he sells something he's never heard of before: a drop of water from the magical River Qjar, which flows back to front and upside down. When he admits he has none, she slips away.
Tomek is desperate to follow the mysterious girl, and so he sets out on an incredible adventure. To find the upside down river, he must journey through strange and wondrous places: the Forest of Oblivion where monstrous bears roam, a meadow of deadly scented flowers, a long-hidden island cursed by a witch, and beyond . . .
A million-copy bestseller in France, this beloved fantasy story is at last published in English for the very first time.
Translated by Ros Schwartz
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781839131981 |
| PRICE | £6.99 (GBP) |
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Featured Reviews
Julie F, Reviewer
An enchanting magical fable that takes the reader on a wondrous journey with Tomek on his quest to find a magical drop of water that has life enhancing properties. It is a story of friendship, endurance and perseverance. This fantasy story will enthral younger readers as they join Tomek, venturing through magical lands and meeting mystical beasts. It’s an easy read and should capture the imagination of even the most reluctant young readers, but more able readers may find it a little short and wish that the author had expanded on the captivating lands and places that Tomek visits. Additionally it tends to rush along at the end of the book and I would have preferred more depth as there was in the beginning. However, a great read and I enjoyed it.
Thank you to NetGalley, Andersen Press and the author for this e advance review copy.
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