Adelaide’s
Secret World by Elise Hurst (Allen & Unwin
2015)
HB RRP $24.99
ISBN: 9781743313350
HB RRP $24.99
ISBN: 9781743313350
Reviewed by Jade Harmer
Adelaide’s
Secret World by Elise Hurst is a striking
picture book that subtly portrays themes of loneliness, courage, and
friendship.
Adelaide is a quiet, creative
protagonist who evokes a sense of hope and longing. Over time, she has become
an outsider, observing the city from her secret world with curiosity and
intrigue. She sees herself as one of “the quiet ones” – one of those she notices
who, like her, take the time to see, hear and feel the world around them, but
who have lost their voices.
The question asked is can Adelaide find
a way to step from the safety of her secret world and connect these kindred
spirits?
The answer is magical and inspiring,
especially for those among us who can relate to the journey of “the quiet
ones”.
Hurst’s oil painting illustrations
create a soft, dream-like world filled with a captivating sense of richness and
wonder, complemented by rhythmic, poetic language.
This is a special story about finding
ones place in the world and being comfortable enough in your own skin to reach
out to others for friendship, comfort and a sense of belonging.
My daughter Amy got hold of this book, “Adelaide’s Secret World”, which she enjoyed it a lot. After work, no matter how tired I am from the self storage office, she would always get me to read a few pages before she sleeps. I wonder if there are more similar titles like this that are out in the market. Great recommendation from one of my staff at the self-storage.
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