A Place Called Perfect
Helena Duggan
Subjects
- Fantasy Worlds - awesome adventures of magic and mystery
A reissue of this bestselling quirky, creepy and unforgettable adventure series, perfect for fans of Roald Dahl and Tim Burton. Violet never wanted to move to Perfect. Who wants to live in a town where everyone has to wear glasses to stop them going blind? And who wants to be neat and tidy and perfectly behaved all the time? But Violet quickly discovers there's something weird going on in the town - she keeps hearing voices, her mam is acting strange and her dad has disappeared. When she meets Boy she realizes that her dad is not the only person to have vanished... and that the mysterious Watchers are guarding a perfectly creepy secret!
Reviews
A place Called Perfect was another one of those books that I just couldn’t put down, full of suspense, evil characters, plants with eyes, sibling rivalry, love, friendship and a lot of imagination. The town called Perfect, is on the outside just that, perfect, but as everyone who lives there has lost their sight and needs glasses to see they view life through special rose-tinted glasses supplied by the Archer brothers. Violet and her family move to Perfect after her father is head hunted to solve the towns loss of sight problem but immediately she hates it. She’s left her home, her friends, her school and within 24 hours of arriving she’s lost her sight. Violet is a fantastic heroine in the tale, she feels fear, sorrow and frustration yet works to conquer them and with help from new found friendships becomes a strong, resilient and a great leader. Brilliantly written with fantastic descriptions it’s easy to become completely immersed in the world of Perfect.
SarahC39
Star Reviewer
A story that was full of suspense. Violet is a brave girl with a sharp mind. Determined not to become a 'perfect' citizen who follows whatever the Archers say like everyone else in the town, she fights to free everyone from perfection. A gripping read that kept me interested all the way through.
Penny West
Really enjoyed this story and loved the idea of the townsfolk seeing everything through rose tinted glasses. Violet is a very brave young girl, determined to make people aware that all is not perfect in the town of Perfect. I would definitely recommend this book and it will appeal to children who enjoy a creepy story.
Caromunro
Great story which started quickly and did not drag. Good page turner with lots to be able to predict and discuss. Characters are typically good or bad but some not deliberately so! Unique concepts in the book with what I would describe as fantasy elements. Love the controlling tea! I would recommend this book for ages 10+.
twest
I loved this book. It was great to pick up a paper book rather than listen to an audio version. The book intrigued me and hooked me in quickly. I liked the mystery element. Also, the chapters are short and very 'readable' leaving me wanting to find out what happens next. I now want to read the next book in the series!
InspireDestiny
This is a grippng tale with shadowy overtones. The story explores the importance of freedom of expression and the power of the imagination. It is a page turner and UKS2 children will enjoy the gruesome bits! There are echos of 1984 and Pilgrims Progress in the style of this tale, although it is an accessible text and children will like the two main characters, Violet and Boy. I would recommend it to the children in my 5/6 class.
Fourwings
Good read, quite creepy but very satisfying. Main characters are brave and clever - storyline is well-developed. Suitable for 10+ readers. I will be investing in this series.
NiamhSav