Good fun with monsters and magic

I really enjoyed this book even though it’s intended for young adults. I immediately fell for the mischievous nature of the lead character, Rayleigh Mann. I loved the fact that the writer’s play on words meant that of course his dad was “Bogey” with a surname like Mann. The plot was fast and written in a very flowing way that will work well with the intended age group, which I assume is 11-14 year olds. From meeting mysterious strangers/ monsters to adventuring into new places the action never stops. The majority of the book is set in the world of fabled creatures situated under the streets of London. This is a premise that Neil Gaiman suggested in a Neverwhere, a similar novel but aimed at an adult audience. The book explores the positive strength of friendships, coping with new situations, and the passage of growth from various trials, very important to teenagers these days. No spoilers but I can’t wait for a follow up…