Phoenix

Reviews / Votes

Brilliant . . . a total pageturner. . . gloriously produced * Jacqueline Wilson * Completely absorbing . . . The book is beautiful - lavishly illustrated by Dave McKean, with words and pictures working seamlessly together. -- Julia Eccleshare * Guardian * This is fabulous, high-octane stuff, with an uplifting ending, stunningly illustrated by the brilliant McKean -- Sally Morris * Daily Mail * Breathlessly paced . . . A powerful story of great scope and ambition, from an expert storyteller. And with these gorgeously deep black-and-white illustrations, the great McKean is on absolutely top form here. -- Daniel Hahn * The Independent on Sunday * A big (and big-hearted) story . . . Said's child-centred, inclusive text and McKean's gorgeous images combine to produce a story that will encourage young imaginations to take flight. The final sequence, in particular, is both stunning and uplifting. -- Linda Buckley-Archer * Guardian * Fierily poetic on a galactic scale, Lucky's search for his father, against a background of interplanetary peril, is totally transporting - as are the illustrations. -- Imogen Russell Williams * The Metro * An exciting and involved space adventure which engages with big themes . . . Atmospheric illustrations are a bonus. * Peters Books * Like the brightest light from the furthest star, this book is a creation to behold . . . It is a breathtaking epic space adventure that will have you gripped -- Vincent Ripley * Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books * Incredible . . . If sci-fi is your thing then Phoenix is a must-read, if sci-fi isn't your thing then Phoenix is a should-read, trust me! -- Raimy * Readaraptor * A rip-roaring plot . . . awe-inspiring artwork. * The Book Bag *