This is a tale by a master storyteller, one that has more twists and turns than a politicians speech, and one that will keep you reading long after you think you have had enough.Mathias and his grandfather have joined a rundown circus and made it their lives for as long as Mathias can remember. His grandfather always wears a white-painted face to hide his identity and the question is Why? After his grandfathers death Mathias is purchased by a rich man with a silver topped cane who is eager to find something that the grandfather had, but what?
The adventure that follows is amazing and I was reminded of Cornelia Funke's series that began with Inkheart. The key to this story lies in the Prologue as the plot will keep you guessing until the end.
Great adventure, great imagination, you would be mad to dismiss this story. Suitable for Intermediate and secondary school students. It would make a great read-aloud too.
Reviewed by Bob
Published by David Fickling Books (2008)
See also Philip Ardagh's review from The Guardian
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