--- product_id: 25414415 title: "The Exiles Paperback – October 16, 2007" brand: "hilary mckay" price: "€ 31.66" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/25414415-the-exiles-paperback-october-16-2007 store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # The Exiles Paperback – October 16, 2007 **Brand:** hilary mckay **Price:** € 31.66 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Exiles Paperback – October 16, 2007 by hilary mckay - **How much does it cost?** € 31.66 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/25414415-the-exiles-paperback-october-16-2007) ## Best For - hilary mckay enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted hilary mckay brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Exiles Paperback – October 16, 2007 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ma-SJq-cL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very well written and just a little dark. *by G***R on Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2009* I came to this book having found a reference to the series in one of the Penderwick books that one of the other reviewers recommends.My point of view on The Exiles is a little different than that of the other reviewers. I read it out loud to my two daughters, age 5 and 7. The act of reading aloud is fundamentally different than reading silently. Some writers who read well silently are exposed when read aloud. Writing can be revealed as being needlessly ornate or clunky or even meaningless when read aloud. Not so McKay. She is a sly writer both in terms of the flow of her writing and her humor.Her humor is her greatest strength. There was much that I found funny and other stuff that my girls found hilarious.Her characters, at least in this book, feel very well thought out. And this is where she may be a better writer than Jeanne Birdsall who wrote the Penderwick books(which are great and should be read by girls age 6 through 13). The Penderwick girls are well-nigh flawless human beings. They are occassionally short-sighted but invariably they come around. The sisters in The Exiles come around somewhat but are also very self-centered, somewhat delusional (this is why Big Grandma basically keeps them bookless- to get them out in the world, a bit) and they can be disastrously stubborn or careless. There were times when I really didn't like them much and times when they were very charming. I am curious to see how they develop in the other two books in the series.One last thing, which I will try to convey without giving any spoilers. Which age this book is appropriate for is up to your kid and whether or not you are reading to them. There are two incidents in the books, that if either of my girls had read to themselves, might have been too scary. However, when reading aloud to them, it led to some very good discussions. If you want your girl to read it for herself, you should probably read it first just to make sure that it is appropriate.I do not want to leave off this review on a negative impression. I, as a doting 56 year old daddy, enjoyed this book very much. So did my girls. I very much want my girls to be readers. Books like this one make that goal seem easy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sweet *by D***T on Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2020* Sweet book, reminds me of The Famous Five without the thrill. A pleasant read ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing! *by C***N on Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2014* I love Hilary McKay. I bought this book 'cause I had already read all the Casson Family books. The Exiles still has mainly female main characters... personally I don't mind. The girls are a pleasure to meet. Each a little different; each with her own personal conflicts and facing the world in their way."The Exiles" exudes charm. It is hilarious and engaging. Not to discourage you but to be honest... the ending was quite predictable... but the story itself fun. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/25414415-the-exiles-paperback-october-16-2007](https://www.desertcart.at/products/25414415-the-exiles-paperback-october-16-2007) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*