The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone

by Jaclyn Moriarty

• ISBN10: 1338255843
• ISBN13: 9781338255843
• Publish Date: 9 October 2018
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: Arthur A. Levine Books
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 384
• Language: English

Reviews

[bumblingbookworm]

This review was originally posted on The Bumbling Bookworm

Jaclyn Moriarty is one of my favourite #LoveOzYA authors and I particularly adore her Ashbury/Brookfield series,  so when I heard she had a middle grade book out I just knew I had to buy it and read it straight away.  And read it I did!  I loved this book so much, I found it to be whimsical, fun and enthralling.  The illustrations are fabulous and I couldn't put this down, especially towards the end.

Bronte is an adorable character, and each member of her family were so interesting in their own way,  Everything about this book is phenomenal, from the cover to the illustrations, to the writing itself.  The world building is sublime, at no point was the story predictable and the last 100+ pages had me on the edge of my seat - I couldn't put it down!  This book is great for children who may not be quite ready for Harry Potter but want to dip their toe into fantasy, and it would make a great Christmas present - 5 stars!
Check out the rest of my review here!

[Kelly]

Ten year old Bronte Mettlestone is embarking on a wondrous adventure, adhering to her late parents legacy despite the concerns of Isabelle, her Aunt and guardian. Patrick and Lida Mettlestone were adventurers, abandoning their only child with Isabelle then captured by pirates. The news of their demise delivered during afternoon tea. To receive her inheritance, Bronte is to travel the kingdom and empires to deliver keepsakes to ten of her father's sisters, adhering to the specific instructions precisely or fracture the Faery thread binding her itinerary. Each fracture brings impending destruction to the town of Gainsleigh and Bronte must embark on her journey alone.



Bronte Mettlestone is a wonderful young lady, curious and dependable. Abandoned as an infant, Bronte has been raised by Isabelle in the shire of Gainsleigh, her parents traipsing around the kingdom discovering new worlds and adventures before their demise.

Her first destination is Livingston and the Elivish Festival of Matchsticks. Emma has been imprisoned for thievery of a pepper grinder. Claire organises Spellbinder conventions and Sophy is a veterinarian at the animal hospital for dragons. At the precise moment, Bronte presents her offering of cinnamon, chilli flakes or sugar cubes, rousing fond memories of her patents spanning the continent. Bronte growing increasingly exasperated towards her deceased parents she was never afforded the opportunity to appreciate. An avalanche in the mountain village, Katherine Valley Boarding School, the Riddle And Popcorn Cruise Ship and the Kingdom of music, culminating in a gathering in Nina Bay to celebrate the lives of her parents.



Bronte's journey is enchanting and at only ten years of age, her adventures are gallant and delightfully whimsical. Following the instructions, Bronte discovers new friends in each town including the mysterious young barefoot boy, adding intrigue. The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone is wonderfully endearing, imaginative and effervescent.