Alessia in Atlantis is a fast-paced and captivating middle grade fantasy. When Alessia finds herself in the mythical (but actually very real!) city of Atlantis, she wonders whether she will finally have answers about her missing father. After starting school and learning more about the hidden world under the sea, Alessia is sure her father must have been an Atlantide. But how can she find the answers, when the tyrannical Emperor holds the city tightly in his grasp?

I absolutely loved this enthralling story. Set in a vibrant and imaginative world, Alessia's story is one of secrets, adventure and finally belonging. There's lots to keep the reader engaged: from the fantastic world building; to the mysterious plot; to the beautiful friendships Alessia makes. I think this will be a huge hit with Middle Grade fantasy lovers.

A delightful read of discovery, intrigue and adventure. Self-conscious schoolgirl Alessia is thrust into the high-tech undersea world of Atlantis. She quickly discovers that there is a dangerous link between her previous life as a ‘landfarer’ in Scotland, and her new life in this fascinating undersea world. Digging deeply into her family’s history leads Alessia and her school chums into twisting and turning adventure as each chapter unfolds. The character development is excellent, as is the subtle lesson for middle grade students that tolerance for diversity is a wonderful character trait. The surprise ending has me hoping that the next volume will be soon in coming.