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Also I think the book would easily have handled more references to the human world, without losing any individuality, and becoming ''The Borrowers''. Human signs and objects are mentioned, but there might have been more. It soon becomes obvious to us what the Mailcann must be (a post box the Clykes name a forest after, obviously) but the book shies away from giving it a mention.
All told, however, the read, while rather on the short side for adults, still has a lot of merit. I'm not sure I was completely convinced by some of the elements of the story, but the read is a very visual one, and the plotting and the characterisation only go further to make it a very pleasant little book. I wouldn't go so far as saying it deserves nine sequels, but I wish the author well with the rest of the Clyke adventures that will clearly follow, and thank him for sending the Bookbag site a copy to review. We also have a review of [[The Hudbrax Hoard (Sabrax Clyke Series) by James Fitzsimmons]].
Journey to Mailcann is an easily recommendable story for the young, and those seeking a gentle little fantasy saga of the little people. If this type of book appeals to you then we can recommend [[Toby Alone by Timothee de Fombelle]].
