Book Review- The Magic of the Faraway Tree: Silky's Story by Enid Blyton, Jeanne Willis & Mark Beech

Synopsis: The perfect introduction to the wonderful world of the Faraway Tree. Discover the magic! Explore the Enchanted Wood with Joe, Beth and Frannie and meet their very special friends, Silky the fairy, Moonface and Saucepan Man. When a runaway elephant visits the tree, there's a lot of mess for the friends to sort out . . .

Perfect for reading with 3-6 year-olds, this picture book is a delightful way to discover the extraordinary world of the Magic Faraway Tree.

This is a brand-new story, specially written by bestselling picture book author Jeanne Willis, and illustrated by the author of all the classic Faraway Tree books, Mark Beech.

Review: Now this was a blast from the past for me! I grew up on Enid Blyton's books, the Faraway Tree always a big part of my rereads. To go back and visit with my childhood heroes was fantastic. Enid Blyton is a treasure and I am so happy that her worlds are still being kept alive for the next generations. I adore Moonface and Silky and I'm so glad I got to revisit them as an adult. A gorgeous story perfect for young readers and those just starting to read. This could be given no less than five stars.

Thank you Hachette Australia for this copy in exchange for my honest and independent review.

Author Bio: Enid Blyton's books have sold over 500 million copies and have been translated into other languages more often than any other children's author. She wrote over 700 books and about 2,000 short stories, including favourites such as The Famous Five,The Secret Seven, The Magic Faraway Tree, Malory Towers and Noddy. Born in London in 1897, Enid lived much of her life in Buckinghamshire and adored dogs, gardening and the countryside. She died in 1968 but remains one of the world's best-loved storytellers.