Mim and the woeful wedding by Katrina Nannestad

Mim and her family live in a caravan bookshop, their horse guides them to where they are needed most and Mim and her family try to work out who needs their help and which book on their shelves is the right book for the right person at the right time.  

In the second book of the series written by Katrina Nannestad, Mim has arrived on a Greek Island and everyone is talking about the wedding that is about to take place, everyone that is except the bride and groom!  Mim really wants to follow in her father's footsteps and guide people through their book choices to make better choices and change their lives, however every time she tries to convince the bride to read a book another book is chosen.  Mim is convinced the wedding shouldn't take place but she feels like she is the only one who can see it.  

I loved this story as Mim is trying so hard to ensure that Angelica, the bride reads a book that will convince her to stop the wedding, except that Angelica is reading all the wrong books and so is the groom.  The reader will love following along and discovering new facets of the bookshop and learning that sometimes the right book might not be the one you think you should read but the one that falls into your lap.

This is a great story for reading aloud or reading alone, it is an easy read that will engage readers of all ages.  Definitely one to add to the list of must reads along with any subsequent books in the series.

Themes: Wedding, reading, fantasy, travel, magic, friendships, family.

Mhairi Alcorn