The Meerville Myth — Henrietta DeFreitas

This is the second colour illustrated childrens book in the Henratty Mortimer series based on meerkats by the author. Henratty, Jack, Lyndi Lou and Oscar are the main characters and this story really depicts the different characters and is a tale of mystery, magic and a little romance too where the meerkats have to do some detective work in order to break a spell. Each meerkat definitely makes a contribution to solving the mystery and is very brave and courageous. It is certainly a story full of adventure that should appeal to children as well as adults. The books are written with the perspective of engaging both child and adult so that both parties enjoy the book. If you read the customer review on Amazon, this viewer's statement certainly epitomises Henrietta's overall aim when writing these books and should appeal to all ages.

The amazing illustrations also capture the true essence of this mystical story and really make the book come alive, you only need to look at the front and back cover and you are already drawn in by the book. Keep looking and you will feel the book coming alive.

All the books are written with an underlying motto: this book is all about good conquering evil whereas the first book in the series, Oscar's Birthday, is about sharing - the green eyed monster. The next book will be out next summer and is all about loving thy neighbour.

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