We were sent a copy of the book for the purpose of review. All thoughts and opinions are our own. This post contains affiliate links.
Having recently reviewed another book for me, Jack was super excited to give this book a read!
Synopsis
A fun and lightly spooky adventure for young readers (8-12) about a pair of identical twins drawn into a secret world of mystery and magic. The first book in a new series that will take the twins deeper into their mysterious magical family background.
Their gift can change the world, they just don’t know it yet…
Jenna and Jessica Tipple are identical twins. The Tipple family’s secret gift is magic – the good kind. Unfortunately, when they enrol at Chumsworth School, they discover that the head mistress, Miss Snippings, has an unnatural dislike of twins and an unhealthy interest in witchcraft.
When the school play just happens to be about the Salem Witch Trials, the twins realise they’re in a cauldron full of trouble…
Jack’s Review
Jack read this book so quickly! He really enjoyed the book – the mystery and magic of it all was what intrigued him in the first place. He said Chumsworth was a cruel and strict school and Miss Snippings could be quite a terrifying character.
He flew through this book because he just couldn’t put it down – he even begged me to let him stay up a little longer as he was on the last chapter, that’s how much he loved it!
With it being a new series, he can’t wait to read more and see what things the characters encounter in the future. Michelle Cordara is a new author to him and this definitely won’t be the last book of hers that he reads!
The book also discusses the Salem Witch Trials with plenty of factual information – Jack has been asking about them since as he wasn’t sure if they were real!
Overall, this was a really interesting, quick read for Jack and he can’t wait to see more from the author!
About The Author
MICHELLE CORDARA has always loved historical tales, myths and legends and always longed to write stories of her own. Growing up as an identical twin, which she loved, she found that she also had to ensure that she had her own identity. Now with twin sons of her own, she is inspired by helping young people understand that they can be true to themselves. Michelle lives in Hertfordshire.
The Tipple Twins and the Gift is available in paperback (£6.99) and ebook (£3.99) at all good bookshops and online retailers. You can buy it on Amazon here.
This sounds like such a good book. My 11 year old daughter would love this book and I think I would too.
When a child asks to stay up later to finish a book you know it has to be good right? That sounds like a brilliant read, will need to remember it for my nieces and nephews! 🙂
This sounds like a fabulous read and one my daughter would really enjoy! Having just marathon watched the Harry Potter films, she is missing that genre! Sim x
Sounds like a book some family members would enjoy reading.
I am definitely going to get this for my niece she would love it thanks for the info
This looks and sounds like a fab book, I’d like to read it myself to be honest! ha!
This sounds like a great book for my son who is 11, I think he would really enjoy the mystery and magic aspect and it is great to hear your son enjoyed it too!
Sounds a great read – will look out for this
Sounds very spooky and magical, perfect for children to read and drift off into a different world. This sounds like a great book.
I absolutely love the cover of this book! There’s so much detail – it’s spookily spectacular!