Maddigan's Fantasia
by Margaret Mahy
subadult, science fiction
copyright 2005
read in January 2023
rated 6/10: read to pass the time
With a higher rating if you are 12 years old.
The main character is a young teen girl, the story is written for similar readers -- particularly those who would like to run away to join a circus.
There is fun, adventure, some drama and plenty of simplistic escapes. All well suited to the younger reader.
And as a much older reader -- I thoroughly enjoyed the book.
There's time travel, with some exploration of the difficulties of changing the past. Plus some not-all-nice exploration of their present post-apocalyptic world.
There are also family themes: not wanting mother to re-marry and loving the littler kids even though they can be annoying.
The book does not preach, it provides some good examples.
Mixed in with an enjoyable adventure and minor mysteries.
Easy reading and pleasantly enjoyable.
Dr Nick Lethbridge / Consulting Dexitroboper
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