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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
If you're going to advertise as being suitable for fans of Dahl and Barrie, you had best deliver. This novel, though pleasant enough of a read, in no way merits placement alongside such giants. A forgettable, if inoffensive, story.
An amazing story about love, loss, friendship, and magic...truly delightful!
A sweet story about the power of magic, imagination and family.
Excellent children's fiction and a fun read for adults as well.
I finished it in the midst of a migraine, which is probably the equivalent of 6 stars for me. I really wanted it to be like the Night Circus for kids, and maybe it would be if you're 10? I hated Aunt Gertrudis more than most antagonists, which is why I needed to finish it asap!
Yay, this is my kind of story. Okay, so it's probably not the best piece of writing I've ever read. But I love this type of story with a neat kid at the center of it with a best friend who is not at all like him and who has great imagination and the magic of being a kid. I wanted so much for Circus Mirandus and all it stands for to be real. :) I definitely identified with Jenny and I love that she eventually opened her mind because of her love for Micah--a true friend indeed. I definitely did not like Micah's aunt, but I felt sorry for her, especially at the end when she had the chance to take a different course. It made me hurt for her and people like her who are so unbending, they cut themselves off from the good things life has to offer.
This is a very quick read and I'm so excited that I just got my notice from the library that the second book is in, waiting for me, so I can find out the next chapter in Micah's life!
If you like fantasy with humor, whimsy and a little bit of real-life drama ("evil" great aunt) then you should definitely check this one out.
Special thanks to #CassieBeasley, #NetGalley, and the publishers for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This is a very quick read and I'm so excited that I just got my notice from the library that the second book is in, waiting for me, so I can find out the next chapter in Micah's life!
If you like fantasy with humor, whimsy and a little bit of real-life drama ("evil" great aunt) then you should definitely check this one out.
Special thanks to #CassieBeasley, #NetGalley, and the publishers for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
See multiple earlier comments about being a sucker for circus stories and magic.