The Light Jar

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Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills

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4 out 5

‘I devoured The Light Jar whole and insist you do
the same. Pure, breathtaking genius’ Maz Evans, bestselling
author of Who Let the Gods Out?

The second read-in-one-sitting mystery from the bestselling author of The Goldfish Boy, one of 2017’s biggest children’s books. Nate and his mother are running away, hiding out in a tumbledown cottage in the middle of a forest. When Mum heads off for provisions, and then doesn’t return, Nate is left alone and afraid, with the dark closing in all around him. But comfort can come from the most unexpected of places – a mysterious girl trying to solve the clues of a treasure hunt and the reappearance of an old friend from his past. Will Nate find the bravery needed to face the troubles of his present and ultimately illuminate the future? A story of fear and hope, loneliness and friendship. A genuinely gasp-out-loud twist. A page-turning, twisty mystery with characters to root for.

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Prince Dragon Vegas 26.07.2025

a enjoyable read

Officer Kiki Bouncy-castle 04.01.2025

I liked that it was non fiction because I love fairy tales. I was surprised that nate's mum tricked him into going into the dirty cottage. I would recommend this to all ages.

Fairy Heroica Shortbread 25.07.2024

fun

Fairy Heroica Shortbread 08.02.2024

It was a funny and thrilling book that I would recommend to over 9s.

Anonymous 31.08.2023

It tells us there have a night and then the night was reallly dark and finally the boys who were finding the light in the dark. I thought I have read pages 1-233. I like a person which is brave (Not scared about light.)

Anonymous 07.08.2022

This book had lots of action

Anonymous 05.08.2022

I enjoyed reading this book so much. I have all of the other Lisa Thompson book and can’t wait to read them. I highly recommend this book to people who enjoy thriller sort of books, or any genre. It will make sure to send a chill down your spine. The twist at the end made my mouth drop and I hope it will make yours too.

Anonymous 01.08.2022

It isn’t my favourite but is good I liked all the twist but some stuff confused me but overall it is quite good and will make you laugh. It is non-fiction.

Judge Pixie Slingshot 22.07.2022

I loved this book it helps you imagine as much as you want and the vocabulary was great

Anonymous 10.06.2022

This was a nice book with all the imaginary friends.

Doctor Slip Gormenghast 12.02.2022

Bring hope back into life.

Anonymous 04.02.2022

I thought this was good because they went to a cottage where a chicken was and they had to clean although it dirty they had something to do. And mum heads off for food and they don't return. I recommend it to a family.

Anonymous 21.01.2022

It was an amazing book all about a boy going on his own adventure through disappointment and happiness.

Viscount Chilli Supermarket 08.09.2021

I liked the book because it was really intense when Nate's mum didn't come back when she got stuck in hole without food or water

Anonymous 03.09.2021

This is a fantastic book I like it because it is really dramatic. My favourite character is Nate. Interested in me because I wondered what was in that light jar.

Anonymous 01.08.2021

It was very emotional, and finding out the characters and the settings secrets and past was interesting and surprising. Loved the characters and the suspense.

Prince Crocodile Armchair 22.07.2021

pretty good

King Neptune Desperado 21.07.2021

Nice plot

Captain Bunny Tinkle 21.07.2021

I would recommend it to My Lovley Mummy!!!

General Hercules Owl 07.01.2021

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