Reviews for Thora
Johnson’s writing is witty and inventive, and the character of Thora, with her quirky logic, unusual skills and capacity to bring out the best in other children while putting bad adults properly in their place, is full of unexpectedness. The Sunday Times UK
I loved Thora. Gillian Johnson is a clever and entertaining writer. David Almond
A whale of a tale, a delectable confection, The Globe and Mail
This is a frothy, boisterous take of insurrection that fans of Roald Dahl will find familiar and welcoming. Bulletin for the Centre of Children’s Books [US]
With a light touch, this entertaining fantasy will charm children who like their magic with its feet on the ground. ALA Booklist