Book Review: The Mud Puddlers
June 21, 2023
Nina gets caught in 1940s London during the Blitz and is desperate to find her way back to her own time…
Rebecca has a particular interest in books for children that encourage their imagination and inspire further reading. Books with subtle humour, excellent language, and without cynicism are a favourite. She specialises in fiction and delights in beautiful, well-written books.
(Rebecca has left Scorpio for other adventures, but we still love her reviews.)
Nina gets caught in 1940s London during the Blitz and is desperate to find her way back to her own time…
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