As macabre as the original... the same dark, sinister atmosphere overshadows the old, murderous story

An utterly charming adventure full of wildness, wit, magic and heart

Imaginative . . . Entertaining, comical and breezy, and the settings are conjured in transporting detail

A swashbuckling romp for lovers of history and magic . . . Magical elements, complicated plot twists and colourful characters will appeal to Philip Pullman and Harry Potter fans

A cosy magical adventure peppered with charming detail

Absolutely wonderful

An engaging ode to the bonds of family and friendship, the power of teamwork, and the magic that we all have inside ourselves

Action-packed . . . Engaging

I feel it’s a new dimension in imagination and the prose is beautiful. It is exciting and adventurous.

Mouth-watering attention to names and place names... adding greatly to the story's enjoyment factor. The story itself - part saga, legend and adventure - swings along at a fair old clatter. Terry Pratchett's writing is vivid and immediate. He wastes no time. There is little padding. The swiftness of the storyline is everything.... For young readers unaware of Pratchett's oeuvre, The Carpet People is a fine introduction

Wacky, weird stuff which should make you think twice about crossing the living room!

It's a winner

Catherine Doyle's delightful novel moves deftly from melancholy to "jolly holly", genial all the way

An instant Christmas classic

Action-packed, full of imagination...uplifting