Written by Malacha Doyle Illustrations by Paul Hess

First I have to say what beautiful illustrations. Hess has matched Doyle’s words, illustration by illustration.

Doyle, the author has created a magical world, where the normal is made magical with a new and imaginative name. “Fortywink Cockpit” is a bed, “Sandcastle Stompers” are shoes and “Brainbox Banana” is a yellow hat – very clever indeed.

It’s the imaginative renaming of everyday items, which makes this book fun for children to read and a guaranteed smile maker when read out loud.

The Great Castle Of Marshmangle in my humble opinion – a wonderful book for children and adults. It has a storyline which holds a child’s attention and is entertaining. The uniqueness of the words used allow for a child to stretch their imagination, as well as well as increase their vocabulary.

Thumbs-up for this one – “The Great Castle Of Marshmangle” is a winner and an absolute keeper.

Ciara (7 years old)
Likes the story because:
It “reminds her of Wing Shop Story and the pictures are beautiful”
Can read it she wants
Likes how everyday items are given “neat names”
The writing is ” descriptive”