Once Upon a Modern Time, in the city of Rexopolis, in the Kingdom of Illustria, lived twelve-year-old Roxy Humperdinck, half-sister to Hansel and Gretel (yes, THE Hansel and Gretel, not that she knows it). Enter Cinderella ("Call me Jones") Jones, who most definitely does NOT want to marry ghastly Prince Charming and is far too busy hunting for lost relics of the Cursed Kingdom. But now she needs Roxy’s help. And Roxy’s about to discover the truth about her world and her family: that witches are real, magic is real and fairy tales are not only real ... but recent history.
Roxy & Jones is full of fast-paced, fairytale madness. From lost shoes to talking mirrors and even enchanted vegetable transport - this story has everything your heart could desire.
I think this story will be a huge hit with young readers everywhere. Who wouldn't want to discover that their favourite fairytales were reality and had been covered up by the Minister for Soup, an enchantment placed over the world and fairy godmothers forced to live in secret? Throw in lots of rhyming hilarity and readers will be giggling from beginning to end.
Roxy & Jones was full of brilliant characters who I hope we return to in future stories. Jones loves adventure and wants to get revenge on her horrible family (which would be easier if she didn't keep losing one of her shoes). Roxy is pulled reluctantly into Jones's crazy schemes, and learns she's braver and more resourceful than she thinks. Frankie, Jones's fairy godmother, was another fantastic addition, and I loved Roxy's siblings too.
Woolfe's writing is brilliant and I think readers will love her crazy, fairytale world.
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