Genre: Fantasy fiction
Key Stage: Year 7+
Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Nowhere Emporium by Ross MacKenzie (2015)
The Nowhere Emporium is about an orphan, Daniel Holmes, who isn’t having the best time at his orphanage in Glasgow. He’s bullied and friendless and not in the best state. However, one day, when he’s running from the bullies who dictate the orphanage, Daniel stumbles into a shop to hide from the gang. AND THAT’S WHERE ALL THE FUN BEGINS.
He finds himself in the hands of Mr. Silver, a kind, yet intimidating, man who takes him under his wing after discovering that Daniel has magic running through his veins. He introduces him to the emporium, with its twisting corridors that lead into rooms that contain oceans and jungles and various impossible things. He meets Ellie, Mr. Silver’s fiery daughter, and the various circus people that roam the corridors, striking up friendships with them all. Daniel has finally found a place to call home and friends to call family….and then life happens. There’s a cruel, sinister villain on their tails, one who will stop at nothing until Mr. Silver is dead and the Book of Wonders is in his hands. As Mr. Silver disappears, Daniel and Ellie must try everything they can to prevent the emporium from falling apart and falling into Vindictus Sharpe’s hands.
Do they succeed? Well, read the book to find out.
I really enjoyed how each character has their own uniqueness and how they were better than the last. I would recommend this book to people who like fantasy fiction books. It is best for ages 10+.
Reviewer: Hazirah