A Seaside Adventure (Tumtum and Nutmeg #5) by Emily Bearn

A Seaside Adventure (Tumtum and Nutmeg #5) Reviews

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  J.T. Harris

  What a charming story. This tale follows Nutmeg and Tumtum as they go on a seaside adventure (as the title suggests). Although their human companions don't really see them or interact with the mice much they are still quite involved with the story. It's clever and adorable, perfect for a summer read.
  
  I would totally recommend for families or anyone who likes a whimsical, light hearted story.
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  Kara

  My kids love these books! We have had a lot of conversations about General Marchmouse’s impulsivity and how to make wise decisions. Even my 3-year-old will sit and listen for several chapters.
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  Jessica

  Nutmeg & Tumtum, the most charming and kind little mice ever, do it again.! They saved the day with patience and cleverness. I can't wait to embark on another of their adventures.
  
  Bill Wallis is perfectly suited for this job. He brings an added sense of levity and mischief to the story.
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  Sally

  I really like these books. The characters are lovable or detestable as the case is meant to be. Really sweet story with plenty of action to keep my young listeners begging for more.
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  Amy Meyers

  Just as delightful and sweet as book 2. I've only listened to books 1, 2, and 5 on audio.
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  Jenny / Wondrous Reads

  When I was younger, my mum used to read the Percy the Park Keeper picture book series to me, which I thoroughly enjoyed. We're both still fans now, and I'm sure that's why I like reading about little animals or creatures that can talk. Tumtum and Nutmeg is a similar series (more writing, less illustrations) about two little mice, who wander off and have fantastic adventures with other mice. I'm nowhere near the 7+ age range for this book, but I was so excited when I received a copy. Why? Because cute talking mice = FUN.
  
  After I managed to stop chuckling at the map included at the beginning of the book, which is a guide to Mousewall-On-Sea (heehee), I discovered Bearn's fantastic writing for children. She certainly knows how to entertain, and even made me like the rogue mouse of the story, Purple Claw. Her characters are so cute and lovely, and I can absolutely see why children are so enchanted with these mice.
  
  I haven't read the first three books in the series, so I was a bit lost when it occasionally referred to previous events and people. It didn't really make that much difference though, and I'm sure A Seaside Adventure can be read as a standalone story. Existing fans are sure to love it and, I must admit, I'm quite tempted to go back and read the first three stories. There's something about certain younger children's books that I still enjoy, and I think they call it nostalgia.
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  Alice

  The "Tumtum and Nutmeg" books are a new favorite cottagecore series of mine! And so far I have loved every single one of them! So cozy and relaxing, yet full of adventure! Their adventures are quite comical sometimes, but not all the time of course.
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  Henry Douthwaite

  Great book. My 5 year old loved it.
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  Katy Lovejoy

  The general always makes me laugh