Eric and the Wishing Stone is a great book for young readers to either share or read alone. It combines all the elements of a great story with clear text and anarchic illustrations that will certainly appeal to keen youngsters.

When Eric's mum and teacher decide he isn't working hard enough at school, he is under pressure to become top of the class. But when he receives a present from Auntie Rosie in Australia, strange things start to happen and Eric soon discovers that being top of the class is the least of his worries.

Superb storytelling in an approachable little book helps make Eric and the Wishing Stone the perfect book for children who are just venturing into read-alone world, but is also ideal for sharing with less confident readers. (Ages 6-8) --Susan Harrison