The Nowhere Emporium

Ross Mckenzie

This book offers magic and wonder. With a focus on relationships and conflict, the book has so much to offer.

Unlike a lot of middle grade books, The Nowhere Emporium is written in omniscient third as oppose to first person or close third person. For those who are unaware of the term, think of the term omniscient to describe a being as all knowing. Well in a book, omniscient third means the narrator is the voice telling the story instead of a particular character and therefore the author has more flexibility to reveal plot.

Unfortunately, for me, as a Potterhead, there were a few too many similarities in this to the Harry Potter series such as when Silver is found by Sharpe in a group home, hated and feared by everyone which is too reminiscent of Dumbledore’s collection of Tom Riddle. Also, although I loved the concept of Silver’s book and all its potential, it was a little too close to Tom Riddle’s (Voldemort’s) diary. I wanted a little more originality when it came to some of these scenes. For other lovers of all things magic, I’m sure you’ll enjoy finding the links between this and similar magical inspired books.