Ross MacKenzie is the author of The Nowhere Emporium, winner of the Blue Peter Award and the Scottish Children's Book Award. He lives in Renfrew, where he grew up, with his wife and two daughters, but spends much of his time in another world.
'Perfect for fans who love magic and Harry Potter so another winner
from Kelpies. It's my new favourite to hand sell!'
-- Sharleene Creasey, Seven Stories bookshop
'The author will dazzle you and entice you to feast your
imagination on the story ahead.'
-- Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books
'... an absolute delight to read from the very first moment.
MacKenzie has created a sumptuous, sparkling world that any reader
will be loathe to leave... reads like The Night Circus for children
and will leave the reader with a similar sense of having just read
a very special book indeed.'
-- welovethisbook
'Arguably one of the best children's books in the last 10
years!'
-- The Reader Teacher
'The Shop is right up there with Ollivanders as a magical place
that readers will want to explore again and again.'
-- Jennifer Bell, The Guardian
'The story itself it a true wonder to read. The story is dripping
with powerful language, emotive descriptions and wonderful
characterisation, providing a multitude of opportunities to use the
book as the centre of English reading and writing development.'
-- Thousand Lives
'The writing offers out its hand to take you on the most
breathtaking of journeys. It's glorious.'
-- Blog of a Bookaholic
'Provides everything it takes to keep a young reader enthralled --
magic, mystery, an intrepid hero, his colourful allies, and -- best
of all -- a chilling and lethal villain.'
-- An Awfully Big Blog Adventure
'MacKenzie sure knows how to take his readers on a journey! I was
captured from the first page and I still don't think I was let go
at the last. There is something very special about this book.'
-- Rebecca, Madeleine Lindley
'Down-to-earth yet lyrical prose and vivid characters make for an
exciting, satisfying read.'
-- Children's Books Ireland
'Full of time travel, illusions and twists that take you in every
direction with every chapter you read. A monumental tale that will
keep you guessing right to the very end.'
-- My Book Corner
'Filled to the brim with imagination. MacKenzies writing will have
young readers enthusiastically reaching for their pencils to write
their own magical stories.'
-- Babyccino
'Ideal for those who love colourful, imaginary worlds full of
magical events.'
-- Serendipity Reviews
'MacKenzie creates a dazzling fantasy world, so engaging and vivid
it reminds one of Cornelia Funke's books. Young readers... will be
entranced.'
-- Andrea Reece, lovereading4kids
'An amazing book filled with magic and excitement. If you like
Harry Potter and Dr Who, you will love this!'
-- Tomasz, age 9, lovereading4kids
'...a cracking good story with convincingly elaborated magical
elements and characters that are clearly drawn, and it keeps you
turning the page.'
-- Books for Keeps
'A real treat for anyone with an imagination... This is Ross
Mackenzie at his best.'
-- Elaine Clarke, Junior School Teacher, George Heriots School
'It is a story that stays with you once you put it down, makes you
worry about the characters when you are not reading, and makes you
imagine how they lived their lives after that last sentence. And
that is when you know you have something special!'
-- Midnight Readers blogspot
'This is a delightful book, a joy of a book, a veritable feast for
the imagination.'
-- Gordon Askew, magicfictionsincepotter blogspot
'Best book I've ever read'
-- 9yrs boy, Toppsta
'As you read the story it feels like it's pulling you in bit by bit
and it keeps you excited ... I enjoyed every moment.'
-- Joseph, age 8, National Geographic Kids
'Delectable writing, an excellent plot and extraordinary
friendships provide for an enchanting read. I hope that you'll pick
this up and give it a read, as it's truly proof that books are kind
of magical portal.'
-- NetGalley
'Whimsical and downright magical, a must for a middle grade fantasy
fan.'
-- NetGalley, Librarian
'I thoroughly enjoyed the characters, the plot was perfectly paced
and kept me utterly hooked (to the point where I read it in one
glorious gulp over a Sunday afternoon) and the world building was
quite honestly exceptional. All in all, I loved this a whole lot
and I cant wait to get my hands on the upcoming sequel the
Elsewhere Emporium soon! 5/5'
-- Golden Books Girl
'Absolutely incredible. I just don't have the words for this. The
evil villain, the tragic back story, the brilliant background
characters, magpies, friendship, family... ALL INCREDIBLE. Throw in
a massive dollop of magic and a writing style that you just can't
help but devour and you get this special book. I need more NOW.
PLUS... There's a sequel coming out and I GENUINELY CAN'T WAIT.
Bring it on. I love a sequel. The Elsewhere Emporium, guys. I'm
excited.'
-- alittlebutalot, book blogger
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