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Book to Share: The Enchanted Sonata, by Heather Dixon Wallwork (Guest post by Lucy Hough)

12/4/2022

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Hello, friends, and happy second week of Advent! Things have been pretty crazy around here (pretty much all the appliances in my house decided to break in the same week), so my teenage daughter Lucy came to the rescue with a guest post. I asked her to talk about her very favorite Christmas book, and one of her favorite books of all time: The Enchanted Sonata, by Heather Dixon Wallwork. Without further ado… Here's Lucy's review!

Hello, everyone! Have you ever had a hard time answering the question, "What's your favorite book?" Impossible, I know, right? But if I had to answer that question, The Enchanted Sonata, by Heather Dixon Wallwork, would probably be at the top of the list.

 What makes music... Magic? A musician magician has turned all the children in the far off land of Emperia into toys, using his music and a rosewood flute. His goal: the defeat of the young soon-to-be-Emperor, Prince Nikolai. The prince's only chance is to defeat the magician...while in the form of an unrecognisable, eight foot, walking, talking, nutcracker. His only hope: Miss Clara Stahlbaum, a young pianist from our world.

I love the world building, the food, and the characters (I may have a fictional crush on Nikolai). This is one of the few books that I can say is, for certain, in my top three favorite books. Filled with adventure, romance, and chocolate, The Enchanted Sonata is a book that will last in your soul like a song you can't get out of your head. 

I would recommend this for anyone who enjoys Artemis Fowl (for the cleverness) and Frank Cottrell Boyce books (for the humor), or just for anyone who likes a good Christmas-y story—especially anyone who likes music. It would be most appreciated by ages eleven and up (although I'm reading it aloud to my younger siblings, and my seven-year-old brother is loving it).

Thanks, Lucy! For more Marvelous Middle Grade Monday recommendations, visit Always in the Middle.

11 Comments
Beth Schmelzer
12/5/2022 05:53:58 am

Thank you for sharing this review with us. I am always on the quest for a Christmas story in December. It's great to know this book appeals to all ages!

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Valinora Troy link
12/5/2022 11:03:16 am

Thanks for such a lovely review! You've certainly sold the story to me! (Maybe it was the Artemis Fowl reference, I love to see Irish writers mentioned!!) :)

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Rachel
12/5/2022 11:28:52 am

Lucy, what a lovely review! Adding this book to the top of my TBR list and hope to work it onto our list of read alouds!

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Brenda link
12/5/2022 01:02:37 pm

What a wonderful celebratory pick, always looking for a Christmas read. Going to add it to the TBR. Happy MMGM

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Maureen
12/5/2022 03:19:55 pm

Oh this sounds I fun! I love inside out takes on old stories and characters. And thank you for giving a taste of the book without giving it away! This sounds like a lovely tradition!

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Patricia Tilton link
12/5/2022 04:35:08 pm

Am not familiar with this story and am so glad you chose to review it. I love music, so I'm sure I would enjoy reading it too. Sounds like a wonderful holiday share!

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Paula
12/6/2022 04:31:18 am

I did not know about this book!! Thanks, Lucy. I can't wait to read it. It has everything!

PS Can you say, magician musician five times fast?

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Greg Pattridge link
12/6/2022 11:30:31 am

I have not read this one so thank you to Lucy for bringing it to my attention with her excellent review. I will try to read this one during the upcoming holidays. Also, thanks for joining us on this week's MMGM!

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Natalie Aguirre link
12/6/2022 02:32:27 pm

I liked Artemis Fowl, so I might like this book too. Thanks for reviewing it this week for us.

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Sue Heavenrich link
12/6/2022 07:11:36 pm

I love the premise, and the fact that a nutcracker has to connect through a pianist. Music, toys, magic - what's not to like?

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Rosi Hollinbeck link
12/8/2022 12:19:32 pm

This sounds like a lovely book. Thanks for stepping up for this one, Lucy.

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