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

Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet

The books contain meaty themes to do with family and friendship . . . more please

No-one does the straight to camera narrative style of the diary better than Kinney ... This is as authentic and funny as the original Wimpy Kid books and makes just as irresistible reading

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