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tlb's review
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
rain_baby's review
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.75
hhaannnnaahh's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
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? N/A
4.0
mardr216's review against another edition
4.0
This is a story about May Bird a ten year old girl with no friends but her gangly cat named Somber Kitty. After receiving an impossible letter from many years past and addressed to her, she embarks in a journey to the Ever After. Only it might have not been by choice that she ended there and now she is in grave danger. Will she make it back home or is she stuck in the Ever After forever.
This was a good tale about May Bird’s journey in the Ever After and we get presented with a few characters that bring some mystery and action to the story. May Bird is a great character and well developed you can really get a feel of what she is going through. I loved the way we get glimpses of Somber Kitty’s journey on the sidelines getting a double adventure. I like the different characters and mini adventures she has as she is making her way towards the Ether. It was sweet to see the friendship building between her and Pumpkin. I like the attention to detail in her surroundings and the different places they travel. The way the Ever After is explained and the concept of the specters, house ghost and live ones went great in adding to the new world she has entered. Over all it was a good, easy read that gives you a sense of adventure, mystery and action. This is a good children’s book borderline young teen book.
This was a good tale about May Bird’s journey in the Ever After and we get presented with a few characters that bring some mystery and action to the story. May Bird is a great character and well developed you can really get a feel of what she is going through. I loved the way we get glimpses of Somber Kitty’s journey on the sidelines getting a double adventure. I like the different characters and mini adventures she has as she is making her way towards the Ether. It was sweet to see the friendship building between her and Pumpkin. I like the attention to detail in her surroundings and the different places they travel. The way the Ever After is explained and the concept of the specters, house ghost and live ones went great in adding to the new world she has entered. Over all it was a good, easy read that gives you a sense of adventure, mystery and action. This is a good children’s book borderline young teen book.
jodean's review
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
lilliankeys's review against another edition
5.0
My favorite middle grade ever!. I reread this and still love it as an adult
kylielynelle's review against another edition
5.0
Simply divine.
Refreshingly witty and a definite page turner. May Bird provides all that I love most in children's fiction: A strong female character, plenty of wit- and cats! In this first novel of the series we follow a young, misunderstood girl who gets pulled into the underworld. She must use all of her courage and strength to find a way out before the evil spirits chasing her succeed in trapping her in the underworld forever. With the help of some unexpected friends- and her loyal cat, May travels through the land of the dead and, learns to have confidence in herself, discovers that she is stronger than she ever imagined.
I will absolutely be reading the rest of the books in this series, and following Anderson to ensure that I read anything else she writes.
Refreshingly witty and a definite page turner. May Bird provides all that I love most in children's fiction: A strong female character, plenty of wit- and cats! In this first novel of the series we follow a young, misunderstood girl who gets pulled into the underworld. She must use all of her courage and strength to find a way out before the evil spirits chasing her succeed in trapping her in the underworld forever. With the help of some unexpected friends- and her loyal cat, May travels through the land of the dead and, learns to have confidence in herself, discovers that she is stronger than she ever imagined.
I will absolutely be reading the rest of the books in this series, and following Anderson to ensure that I read anything else she writes.
mackattack108's review against another edition
4.0
Super cute, even as an adult I enjoy reading it. Obviously was way better when I was a kid, but nostalgia is the best part of reading.
Cute characters and a fun little world to dive into and enjoy with dark imagery and light-hearted fun.
Cute characters and a fun little world to dive into and enjoy with dark imagery and light-hearted fun.