The tenth
Flavia de Luce novel has just been released.
For those of you that have not met Alan Bradley’s twelve-year-old sleuth
I would recommend you begin with the first of the series: The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie.
There is no
better introduction to young Flavia than her own words:
“I’d like to remark at the onset that I’m a
girl with better than an average brain.
Just as some people are given the gift of a singular and often quite
remarkable talent – such as Violet Cornish’s uncanny ability to break wind to
the tune of “Joy to the World” – I myself, in much the same way, have been
blessed with powers of logical thinking.
As Violet could easily confirm, it’s something you’re born with, and
then improve by much practice.”
This is the
beginning of volume ten: The Golden
Tresses of the Dead.
I am not
into children’s literature, or literature about children; I don’t particularly
like children; but I make the exception
with the Flavia de Luce mysteries. These
are a damn good read.
I dare you
to read the first one and then not continue with the series.
the Ol’Buzzard
ability to break wind to the tune of “Joy to the World” - thanks for the laugh. I liked your decorating with the tin foil you shared at "She Who Seeks".
ReplyDeleteThese books DO sounds delightful! The series has been added to my "to read" list! The bit about farting "Joy to the World" just cracked me up!
ReplyDeleteWhat age is Flavia? I'm always looking for books my students would like.
ReplyDeletethe books are more on an adult theme. Probably not appropriate for young children: junior high and up OK.
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