With a thoroughly engaging plot and a likeable and diverse set of characters, this book would sit perfectly in a lower KS2 classroom. The story is pacey enough to keep any reader interested and avoids lulling over details in the way that some books can, something that I think would really appeal to less experienced readers. The book contains a broad range of characters from a mix of ethnic backgrounds, breaking away from the stereotypical character building seen across plenty of children’s literature traditionally. With a short haired female protagonist who loves getting muddy, Stowell has shown readers that they can be whatever and whoever they want to be and provided a wonderful role model in Kit to highlight just this…