N.R Bergeson

The Magnificent Glass Globe was entertaining and fast-paced. The book follows Mary, an 11 year old girl who yearns to see the Amazon Rainforest. Through the magic of a mysterious glass globe, she, her best friend, Helen, and her brother, Ike, are whisked to the rainforest where they have an amazing adventure. As a parental warning, I should note that there are guns involved in the book, and the kids do find themselves in danger. Some very young readers might find those parts intense, show more although I don't think it is much scarier than a Nancy Drew mystery. The author does a good job weaving in interesting facts about the rainforest and its animals while also discussing the dangers posed to the rainforest. While I agree wholeheartedly about the threats to the rainforest and that something must be done about them, some readers might find the discussion a bit heavy-handed. show less

11-year-old Mary has always wanted to visit the Amazon. Until one day when she finds a mysterious globe, her dream finally comes true. With her brother Ike and her friend Helen, she explores the wondrous Amazon and does what she can to find a way home. Before that, they have to face a very angry, unwelcome visitor.
This story takes the readers into the wondrous Amazon following the adventure of three courageous children with kind-hearted Amazonians and mysterious guardians. Written in a show more flowing style, with enough descriptions, well-built main characters, and just the right pacing, this story is easy to follow and appealing, inviting the readers to keep reading it to the last page.
This is an original and very enjoyable story, especially for middle grade readers.
**Note: I received a free copy of this book from the author in accordance with the terms of LibraryThing Early Reviewers program.** show less

A little bit Enid Blyton. A little bit Wizard of Oz. This is a well written story about a little girl with wanderlust and an magic globe with a family connection. Enough said! I don't want to give the story away! Young readers will enjoy this tale and its 11 year old heroine who values imagination, other cultures, the natural world.

This is a well written book for young adults. I was asked to review by Librarything.com. I loved this book, magical and mysterious – a child who wants to see the amazon, a globe connected to the family.
I loved the fact that I too felt I was transported with this amazing globe and sat by the fire visualising this.
There was an eco-side to this with the Amazon forest with the reader being informed about the plight of the forests although some reviewers thought this may be a bit too heavy but show more young people need to know these facts and as this was part of this story this is a great way to inform people.

Eco, culture and great imagination

Recommended read due to be published April 2017. show less