by Manuro
Illustrated by Gorobei
Translated by Mélanie Strang-Hardy
3.5 stars
A fun adventure that puts you in charge of where to go next. Follow either Hocus or Pocus as they explore Grimm’s Woods in search of missing children. Along the way, you’ll collect stars, answer riddles, play games, and keep your magical creature fed so you can use their powers when you need them most.
Nice illustrations filled with charm and humor. Be sure to look out for hidden numbers in the pictures to explore secret areas.
There are a few clunky transitions, but overall it was nicely constructed.
Can be read multiple times, following a different character and trying out different paths. At the end, you can compare your grade to your sibling’s (the player you chose not to be) to see how you stack up.
For the most part would work well for entertaining young readers while traveling though there are two games that involve physical pieces, which would be a little difficult on the move. A fun read sure to provide hours of entertainment to fantasy, fairy tale, and magic lovers.