The Missing Bookshop
Colour Fiction, Book 4
Author: Katie Clapham
, Illustrator: Kirsti Beautyman
£7.99
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Milly loves going to story time at her local bookshop. Mrs Minty is an encyclopedia of books and knows the perfect story for every occasion … tales of mischievous children and faraway lands, magical beasts and daring adventures. But the bookshop is old and creaky, just like Mrs Minty herself. And then one day Milly arrives to find the shop gone. What has happened to Mrs Minty and her irreplaceable bookshop?
A warm and uplifting tale about the importance of stories.
"Full of lovely colour illustrations, The Missing Bookshop is a heart warming story perfect for book lovers everywhere!"
"A lovely story about trying to save the things that you love."
LoveReading4Kids
"Absolutely delightful"
BookTrust
"The illustrations ... bring the story to life with their rich jewel-like tones and make every page a small work of art."
ReadingZone
"Indie bookseller Clapham's debut is a warm hug of a book about a little girl determined to save her local bookshop."
The Bookseller
"Clapham, who has run the much-loved, independent bookshop, Storytellers Inc, for almost a decade, has drawn on her own experiences to create this charming new adventure about the power of books and the importance of local bookshops and booksellers who work with passion to share their love of stories."
"a heart-warming celebration of the power of stories."
Sunday Express
"I think this book would make a great read aloud to younger kids, is probably aimed at around 5-9 year olds who might not be ready for chapter books yet, but can be enjoyed by anyone who loves books and bookshops really."
Book Faith
"This is a wonderful book for children who love reading; it may also encourage those who are not so sure. It has a gentle, heart-warming feel and a strong message about everyone being able to make a difference."
Books for Keeps
"A heartwarming story about the role of independent bookshops. The illustrations show the contrast between the warmth and colour of a bookshop and the dull cold of other shops. Although bookselling is a retail job ... it just isn't. Because while shifting books is important, the conversations between bookseller and customer mean so much more."
Book Murmuration
"It's easy to find highly illustrated books for children moving on from picture books, but finding colour illustrations with similar appeal to picture books is much more challenging. With its focus on the importance of stories, this is a lovely theme for the latest book in the series."
Parents in Touch
"[Katie Clapham's] obvious love of books and bookshops shines through in this absolutely delightful story, illustrated by the very talented Kirsti Beautyman, about love, family, books and community. Absolutely delightful."
BookTrust
Meet the author
Katie Clapham
Katie studied English Literature and Creative Writing at Royal Holloway and gained an MA in Poetic Practice. In 2010, she and her mother opened independent bookshop, Storytellers, Inc. Named Young Boo…
Meet the illustrator
Kirsti Beautyman
Kirsti graduated from Edinburgh College of Art in 2016 and turned her hand to illustrating children’s books. She was named Picture Hooks Illustrator of the Year in 2017. She works from her studio on t…
