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If you've ever longed for a return to the wonder-filled perspective of childhood, "The Toymakers" could be a delightfully nostalgic journey for you. As Cathy finds refuge in the Emporium, you too might find escape within these pages, where the line between the possible and the fantastic blurs, and every toy seems to breathe with life. It's a poignant tale weaving the innocence of magic with the shadows of war, tempting adult readers to believe, if just for a moment, that there's magic tucked in the corners of the everyday.

This book could be a good read for someone who appreciates emotional and powerful storytelling. Little Exiles takes you on a journey of a young boy's strength and determination in the face of abandonment and uncertainty. The book delicately captures the raw emotions of loss and separation, while also highlighting the resilience and hope that can be found in the darkest of times. It is a moving and impactful story that will stay with you long after you turn the last page.

"If you enjoy immersive tales of magic realism witha strong sense of heritage, Gingerbread is the book for you. The novel takesyou on a journey that is a blend of fairy tales and family history, and you canexpect to be transported to another world while reading. The author also doesan incredible job of highlighting the beauty and complexity of familialrelationships."

If you're drawn to the nostalgia of a bygone era and the wonder of childhood magic, 'The Toymakers' by Robert Dinsdale could be a delightfully enchanting read for you. Set against the grim backdrop of World War I, this novel offers an escape into a world where toys and hope defy the bleakness outside. The story's blend of historical setting with the fantastical elements of Papa Jack's Emporium creates an immersive experience that's both touching and whimsical.

A magical new novel from the critically acclaimed bestselling author of THE TOYMAKERS which will appeal to fans of Neil Gaiman and Erin Morgenstern.______________________________________Every city has its own magic...Every night on their long journey to Paris from their troubled homeland, Levon’s grandmother has read to them from a very special book. Called The Nocturne, it is a book full of fairy stories and the heroic adventures of their people who generations before chose to live by starlight.And with every story that Levon’s grandmother tells them in their new home, the desire to live as their ancestors did grows. And that is when the magic begins…Nobody can explain why nocturnal water dogs start appearing at the heels of every citizen of Paris-by-Starlight like the loyal retainers they once were. There are suddenly night finches in the skies and the city is transforming: the Eiffel Tower lit up by strange ethereal flowers that drink in the light of the moon.But not everyone in Paris is won over by the spectacle of Paris-by-Starlight. There are always those that fear the other, the unexplained, the strangers in our midst. How long can the magic of night rub up against the ordinariness of day? How long can two worlds occupy the same streets and squares before there is an outright war?