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Rose

av Holly Webb

Serier: Rose (Webb) (1)

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Fantasy. Juvenile Fiction. Juvenile Literature. Mystery. HTML:

How would you know if you were special?

Mr. Fountain's grand mansion is a world away from the dark orphanage Rose had left behind. The gleaming, golden house is practically overflowing with sparkling magicâ??she can feel it. And though Rose had always wanted to be an ordinary girl with an ordinary life, she realizes she may possess a little bit of magic herself.

Discover the Spellbinding Bestselling UK Series

"Warm and sparkling and magical and fun."â??Hilary McKay, bestselling author of Saffy's Angel

"A skillfully spun, spell-binding mystery that will catch you up in a web of wonder."â??Junior Education Plus… (mer)

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Rose is an excellent character. While I was reading Rose, I kept imagining her becoming friends with Oona Crate of [a:Shawn Thomas Odyssey|4452502|Shawn Thomas Odyssey|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1289850527p2/4452502.jpg]'s [b:The Wizard of Dark Street|10856780|The Wizard of Dark Street|Shawn Thomas Odyssey|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1328323259s/10856780.jpg|14556441] and Kat Stephenson of [a:Stephanie Burgis|2172337|Stephanie Burgis|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1241421281p2/2172337.jpg]'s [b:Kat, Incorrigible|6609744|Kat, Incorrigible (Kat Incorrigible, #1)|Stephanie Burgis|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1348200525s/6609744.jpg|6629179]. What a group of magical friends that would be! ( )
  fernandie | Sep 15, 2022 |
Absolutely charming world of cozy magic that reminded me strongly of Diana Wynne Jones. ( )
  Inky_Fingers | Jan 8, 2022 |
It's no secret that my absolute favorite part of books is falling in love with the characters. It's actually why I tend to read so much Middle Grade fiction. Characters like Rose make me smile. Vibrant, witty, and much braver than I could ever be, she stole my heart and made this book fly by for me! Even if the story hadn't been absolutely stellar, which it was of course, I would have read on just to follow dear Rose. Holly Webb's brilliantly showcases why MG fiction isn't just for one age group.

The real draw for me was that Rose had such big, and yet so simple dreams. While other girls dreamed of being adopted and fawned over, all she wanted as to make something respectable of herself. Despite her young age, Rose has a definite understanding of how the world around her functions. She's hardworking, intelligent, and polite. Even when faced with the possibility of magic, her level head keeps her calm. Who better to navigate a world filled with magic, both good and bad? I loved Rose.

Better still, she has a wonderful cast of characters surrounding her. Freddie, the boy apprentice with just a bit too much ego. Isabella, her master's daughter and a definite spoiled child. Even Gus, a cat a first glance and yet so much more than that, is fleshed out and fun to read about. It was these children that kept the story moving. Their interactions, the lessons learned, and of course the battle against the ultimate baddie at the end. Oh no, you won't get more from me. The synopsis doesn't spoil it, and neither shall I. You'll have to read Holly Webb's gorgeous book to find out what happens to Rose and her friends.

I honestly wish I had better words to describe how much I was enamored with this book. There's something about the old world charm of it that held me under its spell. Even at the ending, which I was satisfied with but made me want so much more, I couldn't stop smiling. Rose is a stellar start to the series. I simply cannot wait for the rest of her story, so I can devour it all over again. If you're a fan of magic, mixed with a bit of mystery, this is a book you'll adore. ( )
  roses7184 | Feb 5, 2019 |
Rose is An Orphan. An Orphan with a Mysterious Background, if you will. But an orphan, nonetheless, and she dreams of leaving the orphanage and going Into Service. When she's taken at age 10 (or maybe 11 or 12, she isn't really sure) to become a maid, she's thrilled. She gets a room of her own, a new dress, and payment for her work. It's all she's ever wanted and she couldn't be happier. She finds that the master of her household is not only an alchemist, but a very famous one, close to the court and the King, and that the house is drenched in magic.

Rose and her friends--Bill the footman in training, Isabella the alchemist's spoiled and powerful seven year old daughter, and the alchemist's apprentice--discover children all over London are going missing. When Rose discovers that her dearest friend from the orphanage has gone missing she uses her own newly-discovered magical powers, and the help of her friends, to find her and all the other missing children.

This book is cute. So cute. I would have loved it as a kid and as an adult I'm already figuring out which kids I can buy it for.
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  tldegray | Sep 21, 2018 |
This is a little gem of a book. It is a short, quick read that is delightfully creative. I have read other reviews that said it is Downton Abbey meets Harry Potter , which is a total win-win for me. I was immediately drawn to pragmatic Rose, the main character. Surrounded in the orphanage by dreamers who are waiting for unknown parents to show up and claim them, Rose just wants to leave the orphanage and make her own way in the world. She is spunky but knows her place and doesn't bemoan her circumstances. She is hard-working, loyal, and just wants to do her job well. She didn't ask for her magic, and doesn't want her magic. It sets her apart from the other servants and makes her feel strange. In this book, magic is just for the rich, and the servants distrust it. Because of her magic, she is drawn into some very scary situations and realizes that she had better learn how to control it.

The secondary characters in the book are also very well drawn. I love how the author portrays Isabella as such a spoiled brat, but then lets us see who she could really be. Interaction with different characters are woven seamlessly into the story. This book draws you into it's magical world and holds you spellbound.

Areas of concern:
There is a very evil villain who does very evil things to little children.
There are a couple of mild cuss words. ( )
  Bduke | Jan 21, 2015 |
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Fantasy. Juvenile Fiction. Juvenile Literature. Mystery. HTML:

How would you know if you were special?

Mr. Fountain's grand mansion is a world away from the dark orphanage Rose had left behind. The gleaming, golden house is practically overflowing with sparkling magicâ??she can feel it. And though Rose had always wanted to be an ordinary girl with an ordinary life, she realizes she may possess a little bit of magic herself.

Discover the Spellbinding Bestselling UK Series

"Warm and sparkling and magical and fun."â??Hilary McKay, bestselling author of Saffy's Angel

"A skillfully spun, spell-binding mystery that will catch you up in a web of wonder."â??Junior Education Plus

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