The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone is one of the six books shortlisted for this year’s Readings Children’s Book Prize. Here’s everything you need to know about this touching and surprising magical quest.
‘Bronte Mettlestone reluctantly becomes an intrepid heroine in this funny, quirky novel about family. Following instructions in her parent’s magical will, she must set out to deliver gifts to her 10 aunts, each one weirder than the next. It soon becomes clear that there’s a mystery to be discovered and solved in her parent’s instructions. Bronte is a sensible, kind and resourceful traveller who takes everything in her stride, whether she’s winning an elfish medal or starting an avalanche. Jam-packed with love and laughter, Jaclyn Moriarty’s first book for younger readers is lovely and fat and features energetic illustrations from Kelly Canby.’
– Kim Gruschow, Chair of the judging panel
Who should read this book?
Enthusiastic readers who love whimsy and magical adventures will love this delightfully illustrated and chunky book. If you know a reader who wants a book to last a while, then this is the one! For ages 10 and up.
Meet the author…
Jaclyn Moriarty is well-known for her books for teens, most recently the wonderful The Colours of Madeleine series. She has moved around a lot; she grew up in Sydney, lived in the US, the UK and Canada, and now lives in Sydney again. She worked a lawyer before becoming a full-time writer, and two of her sisters are also authors!
