‘I intend to die where I was born, right there in that house in that painting. And I intend for you, Mr David Davy, to drive me.’ And with those words David David, orphan and budding artist of only 13 years of age, becomes the driver for the elderly Miss Flint, who is determined to go back to her childhood home to live out her final days. What ensues is a crazy adventure through a rather bizarre and unexplainable series of events that sees an extraordinary friendship form between this unlikely couple.

Beautifully written, with humorous dialogue between the strange pair, plus a ridiculously cute dog that accompanies them, The Road to Ever After is a joy to read. While some parents might find the subject of death a depressing topic, this book is far from glum. The subject is handled thoughtfully and shows the reader that life is full of unpredictable twists and turns but that the one thing you need to be able to believe is that anything is possible and not everything can be explained. Highly recommended for ages 10 and up.

Katherine Dretzke is a friend of Readings.