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mrsschwii's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
kaitlin_g's review against another edition
Read aloud with my students. School ended before we could finish it!
browncharlotte18's review against another edition
5.0
I vaguely remember reading this book a few years ago and really enjoyed it.
The story is fast-paced and has a great cast of characters. I also enjoyed her world-building and felt it was well-done. Her writing and story have a bit of darker twist than most children's fantasy, and that's what makes it more unique.
This is definitely a great read for anyone who is young and enjoys darker fantasy stories that aren't too horrifying, or those who even enjoy movies like Pan's Labyrinth. Like Pan's Labyrinth, the story is very childlike and whimsical, with a twist. However, it is definitely not as gruesome.
The story is fast-paced and has a great cast of characters. I also enjoyed her world-building and felt it was well-done. Her writing and story have a bit of darker twist than most children's fantasy, and that's what makes it more unique.
This is definitely a great read for anyone who is young and enjoys darker fantasy stories that aren't too horrifying, or those who even enjoy movies like Pan's Labyrinth. Like Pan's Labyrinth, the story is very childlike and whimsical, with a twist. However, it is definitely not as gruesome.
queenprxtti's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This was my favorite childhood book. I related to May as a lonely misunderstood child.
The book is funny asl in a lot of aspects, but it’s dark, too. Not batman dark, but it’s definitely not a fairytale princess story.
The book is funny asl in a lot of aspects, but it’s dark, too. Not batman dark, but it’s definitely not a fairytale princess story.
wickedwitchofky's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
halfcentreader's review against another edition
4.0
I can see why my 10 yr.old liked this book. It has adventure with a suspensful chills appropriate to that age group. It kinds of reminds me of The Wizard of Oz... but in a creepy Nightmare Before Christmas way.
elihegy's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
brearose's review against another edition
5.0
It seems that most of the other reviews are from people out of the intended audience. And while I agree that a great book should be able to be read by anyone, this book needs a review from someone that can better relate to the characters.
I read this book when I was 12. I finished the first book in 2 days, and finished the entire series in 2 weeks. I loved this books. I still live these books. I had no friends (I actually did have a couple friends, but I felt like I had no friends) and I was so happy to read a book that had a pet as a side kick (like I did) instead of a best friend. I identified with the character, and I wanted to fall through a lake too and join her. The characters she meets later are the people I wanted to be friends with.
More than that, the plot was incredible. It was different from most other books I'd read. It was a bit scary, but no more than a Halloween movie (the kid's ones!).
So maybe I wouldn't suggest this book to everyone. I wouldn't suggest it to an adult (although they will most likely enjoy it, but they won't have the same connection). I wouldn't suggest it to a young kid (because it is slightly scary). But any kids going through that awkward phase of 9-13, well this book will be perfect for them and could change their outlook.
I read this book when I was 12. I finished the first book in 2 days, and finished the entire series in 2 weeks. I loved this books. I still live these books. I had no friends (I actually did have a couple friends, but I felt like I had no friends) and I was so happy to read a book that had a pet as a side kick (like I did) instead of a best friend. I identified with the character, and I wanted to fall through a lake too and join her. The characters she meets later are the people I wanted to be friends with.
More than that, the plot was incredible. It was different from most other books I'd read. It was a bit scary, but no more than a Halloween movie (the kid's ones!).
So maybe I wouldn't suggest this book to everyone. I wouldn't suggest it to an adult (although they will most likely enjoy it, but they won't have the same connection). I wouldn't suggest it to a young kid (because it is slightly scary). But any kids going through that awkward phase of 9-13, well this book will be perfect for them and could change their outlook.
kcpixie's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
apetruce's review against another edition
2.0
I read this because my son and a passel of his 4th-grade guy friends are really into this series. The lead is a girl, which is cool that boys like it. But the plot is just a quest -- and one that is dull, imho. The stories take place in the after world with ghosts and specters and all sorts of spooky things May overcomes.