With beautiful illustrations throughout, this new book in the Bravepaw series asks us who we can trust and encourages us to follow our hearts
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Bravepaw and the Fangstone of Flintfall is the third book in the Bravepaw series, written by Australian author L.M. Wilkinson, who also writes books for young adults under the name Lili Wilkinson.
The series is about a young mouse called Titch who has been chosen to be the new ‘Bravepaw’ and must now follow her destiny. She is searching for a series of gems (the Clawstone, the Fangstone, the Dreamstone, and the Songstone) which when found, will be placed in her staff. This will give her the power to save her family and friends, so they can defeat The Dreadroot, who has made cracks in the world causing chaos. Already having found the Clawstone in the previous book, they are now on the search for the Fangstone.
Titch is travelling with her friend Huckleberry and Dollop, a tiny fluffball who lives in her pocket. In this book, they are also joined by the warrior squirrel Briar and carried by Earna the eaglebear.
In Bravepaw and the Fangstone of Flintfall, Titch must find out who she should trust and follow her heart regardless of what happens.
Once again, Lavanya Naidu’s illustrations are an integral part of the story. The front cover is bright yellow and shows Titch in a library fighting giant silverfish who are feeding on the books. Cute little Dollop is peering out of her pocket. Inside the front cover we have a map of Alluria showing the places she has been and is possibly yet to travel to. Most pages have an illustration of some sort, and the facial expressions are wonderful. Whether it is a full page, or floral decorations along the edge, they all add to the story.
Bold type for important words throughout the book will also keep the young reader interested.
Bravepaw and the Fangstone of Flintfall can be read as a standalone, but it is highly recommended that you start at the beginning with Bravepaw and the Heartstone of Alluria.
Books that have added extras are always a treat and this time, Wilkinson has placed reviews written by Huckleberry of the Lexhelm City Library and the Midnight Markets at the end of the book. Both very entertaining to read.
With eleven chapters, each one is a good length for the average middle grade reader.
Bravepaw and the Fangstone of Flintfall teaches us not to blindly trust everyone, and that heroes can come in small packages.
Reviewed by Sue Mauger
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Distributed by: Allen & Unwin
Released: March 2026
RRP: $16.99
