Toby and the Silver Blood Witches: 1 (Toby Bean Trilogy)

Excellent story. Very engrossing, glad to see it`s part of a trilogy. Witches had some great personalities as well as their animals. Toby is a very noble character facing a lot responsibility due to his mom's illness but still needs to be a kid.

I loved this book! Toby’s life is a bit dreary, consumed as it is with the worries of caring for a sick mum. Until one day a witch crash lands in his attic, leading him into a wondrous and perilous adventure.Toby and the Silver Blood Witches is fun mix of magic and adventure, with just enough danger to keep things suspenseful without being too scary. I also appreciate that it creates empathy for the situation of young carers. So many kids carry burdens that we don’t see.We could all use a bit of magic in our lives. This book reminded me that sometimes I need to shake up routine and step out of my comfort zone. I can’t wait for the next book in the trilogy!

I'm so late to the party reading Sally's award winning children's book 'Toby and the Silver Blood Witches'I've heard many good things about this book and they're all true - this is a wonderful magical story full of escapism and adventure whilst still highlighting the difficulties child carers can face daily.At first glance, this mix of themes may seem incongruous but it works perfectly. The realism and magic combined are what helps Toby's character grow on his personal journey and what makes the book so powerful.At its core this story is a heartfelt tale about Toby, a 12 year old boy who is single-handedly caring for his bed-bound mum. A boy who is being bullied and has pulled away from his friends. He keeps his head down and his feelings shut away. But when a witch crash lands in his attic he becomes part of an adventure that is scary but life changing in ways he couldn't have imagined. A whole new world exists beyond the mundane, and the witches that inhabit this magical realm need Toby's help. So begins a page turning fantasy that will capture your heart and keep you on the edge of your seat. With memorable fantastical human and animal characters that you'll likely love and cheer for.I really enjoyed this book and the best thing about being late to read it means I haven't got long to wait until the sequel is published end March 2023!Recommended book for young and old, 8 - 108!

I really enjoyed reading this book. The story is good and kept me reading. Lots of fun creativity throughout the book. The author shares her wonderful imagination, creating a memorable and entertaining world. What really endears me to this book though is it’s heart. There is a lot of love and good friendship underpinning the entire story. Give it a try! You won’t regret it.

I bought this book for my 12 Yr old Grandson to help encourage him to read alone. We started the book together because he loves my different character voices but he was soon ahead of me and finished the book by himself and absolutely loved it. He said it was exciting, funny and easy to read and has asked for the next one, so that's a result!