Black Maria re-read. Book review.

[sunlit_music]

I'm re-listening to the audio book Black Maria, by Diana Wynne Jones, on audible. It's just an absolute pleasure to listen to. Mig is such a likable and relatable protagonist, the mystery and plot twists are set up well, Mig's mum is adorable, her brother Chris is hilarious, and Mrs Phelps is quietly badass.

Genre: fantasy, children's literature, fiction.

Warning: magic, character death, kidnapping

Book language: English

Plot summary: Mig, her mum Betty and brother Chris stay at their intimidating Aunt Maria's house in a small village after Mig's father goes missing. Trouble stirs when Mig and Chris visit and help Aunt Maria's ex friend, kind Mrs Phelps, and when Mig runs into a supposed ghost who is trapped underground by Aunt Maria's daughter. Can Mig set the ghost free, and will she be able to help Chris when he's turned into a wolf?

Highly recommended. 👍

Stay safe and remember to practice social distancing to avoid infection everyone. ❤

Comments

[ragnarok-08.livejournal.com]

That sounds intriguing!

[sunlit-music.livejournal.com]

Thanks! It's a great book. I've loved it since I was a kid. 😊

[lil-1337.livejournal.com]

I haven't read that one, but I did enjoy the other Diana Wynne Jones books I read.

[sunlit-music.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you liked the other Diana Wynne Jones books you've read. 😊