Lily Quench & the Hand of Manuelo
Natalie Jane Prior

Hodder Children's Books 2004
166pp., pbk., 14.95
0733616542

read the review of Lily Quench and the Treasure of Mote Ely here

Who is the mysterious Manuelo? Will Lily have to lose her friend Queen Dragon?

For Lily Quench fans, the latest book by Natalie Jane Prior in the Lily Quench series, is a ‘must-read’. In Lily Quench and the Hand of Manuelo, Lily puts her Quenching skills to the test on a courageous quest to find Manuelo’s true identity. Lily also has another worry nagging at the back of her head… one that makes her determined to finish her quest despite overshadowing trials.

Like the previous books, Lily Quench and the Hand of Manuelo hooks the reader into the life of Lily Quench and her fantasy world, where scientific machinery combine with medieval times. Through dangerous and mysterious new characters, and an intriguing storyline, Natalie Jane Prior has created a heroine for all children to look up to. The maps and illustrations spark the reader’s imagination and provide handy clues about Lily’s life.

Any children aged 9 and up who like adventure stories will love this book. Readers would understand it best if they read the earlier books in the series in order first. Lily Quench and the Hand of Manuelo is simply irresistible.

Keep your eyes open for Prior’s next Lily Quench book Lily Quench and the Search for King Dragon.

Book reviewers from 3.4V
(Theo, Dylan, Caitlin, Bridget, and Sarah)