The Beatryce Prophecy by Kate Dicamillo (Walker Books) 5 Stars

Publication date 30/9/21 Book 247 Pages

Many thanks to the author, publishers and Netgalley for allowing me to choose this book to read and review for our enjoyment.

Synopsis

From two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo and two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall comes a fantastical meditation on fate, love, and the power of words to spell the world. We shall all, in the end, be led to where we belong. We shall all, in the end, find our way home. In a time of war, a mysterious child appears at the monastery of the Order of the Chronicles of Sorrowing. Gentle Brother Edik finds the girl, Beatryce, curled in a stall, wracked with fever, coated in dirt and blood, and holding fast to the ear of Answelica the goat. As the monk nurses Beatryce to health, he uncovers her dangerous secret, one that imperils them all--for the king of the land seeks just such a girl, and Brother Edik, who penned the prophecy himself, knows why. And so it is that a girl with a head full of stories--powerful tales-within-the-tale of queens and kings, mermaids and wolves--ventures into a dark wood in search of the castle of one who wishes her dead. But Beatryce knows that, should she lose her way, those who love her--a wild-eyed monk, a man who had once been king, a boy with a terrible sword, and a goat with a head as hard as stone--will never give up searching for her, and to know this is to know everything. With its timeless themes, unforgettable cast, and magical medieval setting, Kate DiCamillo's lyrical tale, paired with resonant black-and-white illustrations by Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall, is a true collaboration between masters.

My Review

Wow this story was amazing. The story-line was fantastic really drawing you into the book . It was a brilliant children's adventure/fantasy book tailored for those ages 9 to 12 years old. There are quite a few larger words that my 9 year old confident reader struggled with but they are brilliant additions to their vocabulary and she knows how to Google the words but it didn't stop her thoroughly enjoying the book. It was a wonderful heartwarming tale with the hidden morals that us parents love. Being kind and caring, learning courage, helping others, working together, loving each other and sharing. The pictures in this book are so beautiful. My daughter kept showing me every one as she loved them that much. There was a brilliant sense of atmosphere and edge of your seat moments . Its a great page turner as my daughter read it faster than she normally would. So much praise goes to the author and publishers for creating this brilliant middle grade chapter book full of thrilling adventure that all children would love and enjoy. Ps its that lovely of a book im very sure adults would love to read it or listen to there children read it too. It would be perfect for any school or library.