Noah’s Gold is another absolute triumph by the genius that is Frank Cottrell-Boyce. Yet again, using his unique brand of writing magic, Cottrell-Boyce manages to make another far-fetched tale seem completely credible and entirely plausible. The sublime way that he weaves words brings his creation to life and the reader is utterly immersed in the seemingly-impossible, without stopping to even consider suspending their disbelief.

When eleven-year-old Noah accidentally stows away on his sister’s field trip, the last place he expects to end up is marooned on an uninhabited island, having broken the internet! As the smallest (and most disaster-prone) child, can he really save his friends and restore connectivity to the world?

Noah’s Gold packs a mighty punch: it has a whole lot of heart, and sends a powerful message about the world’s over-reliance on technology. It’s witty, packed full of wisdom and shows that even the smallest person can make the biggest difference. Written in the form of letters, it is a fresh, clever and utterly charming addition to the world of children’s fiction.

I thoroughly enjoyed each and every word of this story - from Granny Nuala’s wise sayings, to Noah’s inspired recipe choices and all the letters in between. The relationship between Noah and Eve made me want to reach out and contact my own siblings, as it is a powerful reminder of the importance of family. I very much look forward to adding this book to my classroom when it is released, as well as enjoying the undoubtedly fantastic illustrations by Steven Lenton.
Thank you to NetGalley for sending me this piece of literary gold!