What readers think of Is

“I loved this book, it is full of mystery and puzzles. Is is a fantastic character. I want to keep it for my children to read one day.”  Ruby Vaughan Norris (Aged 12)

“Terrific! I really liked Is” Ela Griffiths (Aged 10)

"I loved ‘IS’. It’s a really good book. I couldn’t put it down. I loved the way Is bravely talked back to Mr. Philips the school teacher. I loved the fact it was funny and educational. I learnt a lot about Brunel. I gave a copy of the book to my school, as it’s a really good Book to have in the school library."  Kitty Kilbey (age 11)

"This book is a little gem. I was enthralled from the opening lines and couldn't put it down. It is most unusual to find a children's novel with such depth of sensitive characterisation as this one. It is a good story too, but it is the drawing of the characters which puts this book in the 'extraordinary' class. I can't wait for more from this author."  Dr. S. G. Hosier

"The book is education made fun. I found the experiment with the brick and a piece of string really fascinating. I liked Is because she was different and strong in a good way. There must be a ‘Mr Philips’ in every school which made the story real. I learnt a lot by reading a cool story. I like that. I think Brunel was quite cool too." Anaïs Kilbey (age 10)

“I've just finished reading 'Is' and really enjoyed it. I thought the relationship between Robert and Isabel was delicate and touching. I was afraid the ending would disappoint me, but it ended in just the right (and only possible) way. Brilliant!” Francis Wheatley

"Just a message to say thank you for the book you signed for Myrna - 'Is'. - She l-o-v-e-d it!!   Initially she said it looked boring - this is partly because she is at an age wereby her response to anything is that anything is boring, and secondly because she still likes her books to be illustrated.  The good news is that it was the best, most fascinating book she has ever read, and she saved the last three pages to read for quite sometime because she said she didn't want the book to end!  So you must hurry and write another book - maybe a sequel."  Gail - Myrna's Mom