An adventure story which opens up exciting horizons. Delicate watercolours, and maps on the endpapers. Children's Bookseller, Star Choice, 20 Sep 02 A delightful adventure which introduces young children to the wonders of the world. Each page has delicate watercolours to enjoy and the maps on the endpapers are wonderful. Carousel, Autumn/Winter 02 Gorgeously illustrated, this is a magical way to familiarise children with the world's great landmarks. Angels & Urchins Magazine, Winter 02 Beautifully illustrated, this adventurous tale brings the wonders of the world to life for little adventurers everywhere. Daily Express, 14 Dec 02 ...a lovely story for five to seven year olds, which confident readers will be able to tackle alone. But the real highlights are Mayhew's beautifully detailed illustrations of Miranda's ports of call. Sainsbury's Magazine James Mayhew's graphic style is a partnership of fine nervous line and lively brushwork. Its very lightness of touch means it's well suited to record the airy journey of Miranda the Explorer...The abundance of the visual narrative ensures rewarding re-readings. TES, 21 Feb 03 More entertaining than an atlas and more intriguing than a foreign dictionary, this is a tale to set your own explorers reminiscing and dreaming Junior Education