I wasn't sure what I was going to think about this book - getting 'real' magical powers isn't an option for kids getting bullied in real life, so I wondered if it was going to have tips on how to deal with bullies, but I was pleasantly surprised. I liked how Max had to learn how to use his new powers without turning into a bully himself, and of course the good guys win in the end (spoiler alert!)
It was a fun book which was enjoyable for me as an adult, and really painted a picture of the East End markets where Max lives. Having finished reading it a few days ago, I can't remember what happened to George Bottley, but since there's going to be more books in the series, maybe that's the reason the ends weren't tied up completely. The book looked eye-catching and the blue pages certainly helped draw your eye to it, along with the bright-coloured cover!
It was a fun book which was enjoyable for me as an adult, and really painted a picture of the East End markets where Max lives. Having finished reading it a few days ago, I can't remember what happened to George Bottley, but since there's going to be more books in the series, maybe that's the reason the ends weren't tied up completely. The book looked eye-catching and the blue pages certainly helped draw your eye to it, along with the bright-coloured cover!