Elisabeth Alba

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One of the first things I noticed when I started reading the book was how there were these very classic quotes at the beginning of every chapter. Aside from being wonderful on its own, they also kind of mirrored the contents of that chapter, for me at least. This was, I think, a very smart decision to add in a middle-grade book. It teaches kids about classics while presenting them a more modern story.

The story itself was also interesting enough for readers of all ages but was still something that middle-grade readers will still be able to comprehend and enjoy. It was also interactive. It exercises the reader's basic critical thinking skills while relating it to the story. It was educational while still being enjoyable.

The narration was also accompanied by illustrations that helped the readers visualize some scenes, another great thing for middle-grade books. Some of these illustrations were also some basic math or mini critical thinking activities that is sure to keep readers interested. Grandpa Allen was someone I could call dynamic and he really interested me. Morgan was relatable and I think she was a well-written character for a middle-grade book.

The story itself was a whimsical fantasy novel that is not boring, touching at times but nothing really heavy, and is something that I think middle graders can really possibly enjoy. The ending of the story was my favorite because it ended in the way I thought it was going to but there was still an unexpected element. The author also added a section that presents a deeper discussion for certain scenes, which I really enjoyed reading.… (mere)