What readers are saying!
Nature and Book Lover
“At the end of the book I had to shed some tears, which shows that this book is not only for young people but also adults.”
Plunged into a Book
“Rarely has a story conquered my heart with the lightning speed of a space rocket flying to the Milky Shake Galaxy as this brilliant middle-grade novel.”
Chrissie’s Library
”Despite its serious topics, ‘Frankie & Chair’ is an uplifting story and contains many scenes which will make children laugh out loudly. ‘Frankie & Chair’ is a book that I highly recommend to anyone.”
Mary Lanni
“This book is a lot of fun, it’s touching, and it follows some unexpected friendships, as well. And it’s one that will resonate with readers, especially those who like to live in an imaginary kind of world.”
Just Another Mother With Books
”Truly original in its delivery, this book was one of those stories that just touched my heart and I felt like a better person for having read it.”
Ms. T Literacy SLP
“Death and grief is hard to write, especially in a kid-friendly way, but Ingler treats the subject gently and with humor.”
“I won't say anymore about the plot because you should all read this immediately.”
Henrik Holmer
”This is a beautiful, funny, sad, and exciting story about friendship, loss, and life. It's wonderfully written and will captivate you from the first sentence to the last, whether you're an adult or a child!”
DD
“The narrative style is sincere, silly, playful, wild, and poignant. The writer’s skill with wordplay and ability to switch perspectives between characters is quite impressive.”
Kealyn
”Frankie & Chair is a stunning middle grade book, but it's not just for middle graders, it's a book that can be read by anyone who's gone through loss and tried to find a way to deal with the pain and acceptance of it.”
Tim Baker
“All I can say is, whoever comes across this review please buy this book and you won't regret it!”
Daisy Telders (illustrator of cover)
”Frankie and chair has completely won over my heart. This book dragged me into a world of friendship, adventure and dealing with hard emotions, even as an adult. It has been a total pleasure and honor diving into Danny’s world.”
Ava in Bookland
”Going through the grief process myself I could relate a lot to the store and the way Danny held on tight to Chair. I’m so glad there’s more stories coming out that deal with the topic of grief.”
Long and Short Reviews
”The author captures the feeling of being a kid and confused by the fact that the world never stops. It always keeps going forward.”
Inèsss_Entspannt
”Ingler manages to combine serious themes with lightness and humor, making the book appealing to both young and adult readers.” (original review in German)
Margaret Adelle
“It'll definitely hit you right in the emotions, that's for sure.”
“I’m hooked immediately at the first sentence.”
Book Read 2Day
”It’s stands out very clearly that Johan Ingler has a fantastic imagination to write such an unusual fantasy novel. Frankie & Chair is such a brilliant story…”
Andrew Soo
”But what really made me fall in love with this story was the fantastic humor. The witty banter between Danny, Chair, and Frankie made me laugh out loud, balancing out the emotional weight of the more serious themes.”
Riverdancer
“Entertaining and heartfelt, this investigation of one child’s experience after the loss of his father is an enjoyable coming-of-age story for confident middle grade readers.”
Rob Vermeulen
“The narrative is entertaining and moving, offering young readers a unique perspective on coping with loss and embracing change.”
Suse Wilcox
“Unique and heartwarming….”