Calling all young readers! Have you been exercising your brains while you were being homeschooled with some light reading? You haven’t? Well, don’t worry, I got you covered with some book suggestions. Today I’m peeling back the covers of Tommy Turner’s Tremendous Travels by Ali Seegar.
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The book
Tommy Turner is just your usual little boy and doesn’t feel much like a hero, and who would with an unbearable family, a new school to fit into and the threat of the Higgins Twins’ fists on Monday morning. But then a chance meeting with old Mr Petrovsky propels Tommy into a time-travelling, adventure-chasing double life. By day he’s just a normal, messed-up football-loving kid but his nights are spent visiting aliens, fighting mythical creatures and even winning the World Cup!
Thoughts on the Book
This is the first book of the Tommy Turner series and it is an excellent introduction to the world that Ali Seegar is introducing. The book is easy to read and is highly engaging. Although this is written with a young boy as the lead character, young girls should not be put off from reading it. As far as I am concerned, adventure books are for everyone. The story is not just about time travel, but it also touches on some of the issues that young people face in a humorous way.
Thoughts on the Author
Ali Seegar has spent most of her career writing professionally for other people. “Tommy Turner’s Tremendous Travels” was her first children’s novel. During childhood, her days were mostly taken up with fantastical daydreams of other worlds—when not off on an adventure herself into the rural Kentish landscape she grew up in. Now, she is bringing some of these tales to life; looked at through the eyes of Tommy Turner, a boy who finds he is an unlikely hero. Ali has recently released another Tommy Turner book, Tommy Turner’s Battle for Yorintown. At the moment, the third book is still being written but we hope that the next instalment will arrive soon.
Final Thoughts
If you are looking for a new book series that will captivate your imagination and transport you across time and space, Tommy Turner’s Tremendous Travels is a great book to read. Not only was it shortlisted for a whole heap of awards, but my eldest son also enjoyed reading it too. If you would like to learn more about the series, head over the Tommy Turner’s Tremendous Travels website for the latest news and fun facts. It also might be worth your while checking out Ali’s social media to keep in touch and get updates about the latest books.