To be honest I probably would have rated this three and a half if we were allowed a half star just based on the story alone, but because I was happy to have another clue and Dr. Who story I rounded it up to four stars.

I like the idea of getting more Dr. Who stories outside of the regular tv show stories and that it tied in to the show satisfied my inner geek to no end.

Those who pay attention should get rewarded.

Nice enough story, but it didn't feel very Doctor Who-ish to me. Still enjoyed it.

If you like River Song or the Ponds then you'll like this book. It was a lot of fun reading a book referenced in the actual series. I've read books based on characters from programs before, specifically a German series on Indiana Jones, and some lack a lot. Admittedly English books aren't as difficult for me to read and this one my sons could easily read, but it was very enjoyable and the characters were true.

This truly was an entertaining read. I think I enjoyed it as much as I did though because of its tie in with Doctor Who. I enjoyed the introduction written by Amy Pond and how it cuts off to speak to The Doctor. Knowing their story that section (and also the interview in the end) gives kind of a nice sum up of what had become of Amy and Rory after being touched by the angel. The stories within were okay. They were filled with "magic" and whimsy and mystery just like Doctor Who. My favorite story had to be the last, "Devil in the Smoke," which follows Vastra, Jenny, and Strax. It kept me intrigued with the fast paced mystery it sets in place. More so than the other two. Overall it's just a great add on piece to an already great show.

Lovely story for all Doctor Who fans, supposedly written by Amy Pond (well, Amy Williams). It reminded me a lot of Susan Cooper's The Dark is Rising series and Terry Pratchett's books about Tiffany Aching. Definitely worth a read for all fans.

The parts with the cat felt a little bit like Gaiman.

Lovely little book - a must for all Doctor Who fans. Doesn't quite feel like a book that could have been published in 1954 - but still a charming read. Would very much like to see it as an animated film. Hint hint BBC :-D

I was pleasantly surprised that this book was fun and had a good plot after reading 2 other Dr Who books that were disappointing.

This is a fun read that can be completed in an afternoon or 2.

Kate, on her summer break, accidentally calls on the Lord of Winter who wants to take over and keep it winter forever. Kate needs to find a way to stop him and turn the world back to normal.

This book was written by Amelia Williams (Pond) and was referenced in The Bells of Saint John episode of Doctor Who. While it’s not directly a Doctor story the character of Barnabas was clearly inspired by the Doctor. There’s a lot of clever little references to catch knowing who “wrote” this story. Overall an enjoyable short read, but definitely more of a children’s story than the usual Doctor Who tie in novels.

Audiobook: Clare Corbett is a frequent Doctor Who book narrator and is particularly suited for this story and does an engaging job.

Admittedly I read this because of its mention in Doctor Who and never would have ever. The cover is pretty awful I get that it's supposed to look like a young adult adventure book written in the 50's and it does in fact look like that. I shouldn't complain that something looks old because it's supposed to, but the point stands that I wouldn't have picked it up had I not been preaquainted with it.

Anyway, the fact that it might not be picked up by a non-Who fan, is a shame because it is a really good little book. I would recommend it to any 10-14 year old boy or girl that is looking for a fun fantasy adventure.

As a Who fan, I love that it's written by Amelia Williams. It really feels like she wrote it. Well done James Goss.