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[rokkster]

I received an e-ARC of this book from NetGalley in return for an honest review.

3.5 stars out of 5

This is an interesting little tale told in near-poetic form, good for confident younger readers, or to be read by multiple people. There are two points of view, Martha and Stanley, with each clearly labelled and easy to differentiate between in any case; Stanley's point of view appears to have more of an accent than Martha, who is higher up the social ladder and so speaks in a more 'proper' manner.

The plot is perfect for an adventurous child or younger teen, historically poignant and accurate without being overly verbose, but still holding on to the human-ness of both children; they have very little in common on the surface, but the treasure hunt they go on brings them and their community together in unexpected ways. A good quick read for an adult, a steady away sort of book for an older child.