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There is a dark edge to the plot which is reminiscent of [[:Category:Roald Dahl|Dahl’s]] books and I think that children enjoy this. In addition any story where a downtrodden child triumphs over unappealing adults always appeals to young readers. Emily is likeable and Fidget is laugh out loud funny in places. The author includes several modern references, for example Mr Dashwood is a hedge fund manager and his ''credit-card munching'' wife has strawberry blonde hair extensions, and this gives the book a very contemporary feel. The wonderful spiky ink illustrations by David Roberts add to the enjoyment of the book and those of the witch are particularly scary.
This book is a very enjoyable read and I think that the quirky style of both the content and the writing will be very appealing to newly independent readers. It could be read aloud successfully to younger readers too. I am looking forward to reading the [[Three Pickled Herrings (Wings and Co 2) by Sally Gardner|second in the series]].
This book reminded me a little of [[Ottoline and the Yellow Cat by Chris Riddell]] another slightly bizarre tale of a little girl and her unusual companion solving a mystery. If Operation Bunny gives you the taste for books featuring talking animals I would recommend the charming [[Wolfie by Emma Barnes]]
