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anitabookmark's review against another edition
2.0
Story was predictable and anticlimactic. I'm not into talking cats.
mariethelibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
Sort of like Inkheart, but not as good as Inkheart. However a good fantasy story for kids who love books and magic :)
violettalbot's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
lorathelibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
This read almost like a tamer version of Coraline, but it was unique in its own way. Filled with humor and imagination. I can't wait for more books in this series to be written so I can find out what Olive and the cats do next.
I loved book talking this to 3rd and 4th graders, but I think kids even in middle school would enjoy this book.
I loved book talking this to 3rd and 4th graders, but I think kids even in middle school would enjoy this book.
fionamatilda's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Confinement
jerihurd's review against another edition
4.0
Wonderful book! Used this as a read-aloud for my 4th graders, and they complained loudly every time I stopped so they could check out books! Very suspenseful.
readertz's review against another edition
4.0
I was hooked from the first sentence of The Shadows! While her parents are occupied with their jobs, Olive explores their new house and discovers something very odd. Before she knows it, Olive is inside a painting in a whole other world. She has to face something sinister to help the inhabitants of this new world. If you like fantasy books with a touch of spookiness, you'll love The Shadows!