The book's enchanting, richly coloured illustrations had details to savour in every frame: a godsend for parents of reluctant learner-readers.
The Guardian
There's a powerful sense of drama in [Joe Todd Stanton's] cartooning and storytelling, as well as a friendliness at play in the artwork that tempers this yarn's scariest moments. It's a story that succeeds both as ... Read morea daring adventure and as a reminder that our own living (if not quite so anthropomorphic) habitat needs to be treated with care.
Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW
The layers of ocean life and the benign Black Rock are beautifully rendered in this wonderfully tactile hardback, while the gently delivered environmental message adds a welcome real-life depth to the modern mythic tale.
Irish Times
It has some brilliant illustrations, especially of the fish and the creatures that live around Black Rock.
St Helens Library Services on Twitter
The Secret of Black Rock is a wonderful lovely story where the narrative is primarily told by the beautiful illustrations and parents will love it as much as their children do.
Jamie McNeil
The Slings & Arrows Graphic Novel Guide
This book is truly an amazing read! [.] The illustration is magnificent!
How Useful It Is
This is an exceptionally illustrated modern folk-tale [.] You will love Erin and her large heart, courage, sense of adventure, and ability to stand up for what she believes in!
@astoryaday on Instagram
A fairytale world is created that should enchant children as much as the old-fashioned illustrations that fit the story perfectly.
Youth Services Book Review
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