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kailey_luminouslibro's review against another edition
3.0
In this book May Bird is whisked off to the land of the dead, called Ever After, and adventures her way across the land, searching for a way home. She makes some ghostly friends, and some enemies, in her quest to find the Book of the Dead which holds the answers to every question.
The writing is excellent, and there are many good characters. I just don't like ghost stories. All the Halloween-style world building was not to my taste, but I think other people would enjoy that kind of setting.
The story takes a little while to finally get going, and then I really liked it! I loved May's character. She is spunky and weird and brave! The people she meets are interesting and crazy and hilarious. So many wild characters!
The writing is excellent, and there are many good characters. I just don't like ghost stories. All the Halloween-style world building was not to my taste, but I think other people would enjoy that kind of setting.
The story takes a little while to finally get going, and then I really liked it! I loved May's character. She is spunky and weird and brave! The people she meets are interesting and crazy and hilarious. So many wild characters!
sylviamariereads's review against another edition
5.0
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Even as an adult, I really relate to May's struggle to fit in and feel confident. I think most middle grade readers would enjoy this creepy, unique story about friendship, adventure, growth, and self-discovery.
Even as an adult, I really relate to May's struggle to fit in and feel confident. I think most middle grade readers would enjoy this creepy, unique story about friendship, adventure, growth, and self-discovery.
brittishliterature's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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? Yes
5.0
bubblegumbruno's review against another edition
4.0
rating this as 4 stars simply because this was my all time favorite series as a kid.
just found them in my attic and remembered how much i loved them - i intend to reread the trilogy next october.
just found them in my attic and remembered how much i loved them - i intend to reread the trilogy next october.
bibliocat4's review against another edition
3.0
I really like the cover art on these books, which is why I bought the book for my kids. I got distracted half way through the book because my to read pile was getting to large so I left it for a while which wasn't a good idea. I do plan on reading the next book in the series because I want to find out what happens when May Bird gets off the train!
lucyhelms's review against another edition
Was very interesting. I read it a while ago, so I don't remember everything, but I remember it being very well written.
nathanbartos17's review against another edition
3.0
Pretty good Pre-teen book. Pretty out there, though.
aliterarylion's review against another edition
5.0
This was part of Sunshine State books series. I loved the fantasy aspect and wonder that reminded me of Alice in Wonderland. I could relate to the main character.
ladyofnorthfarm's review against another edition
5.0
one of my all-time favorite childhood books. an outcast-styled character to match harry potter, ilu may bird