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jnishi's review
4.0
A great gentle spooky story perfect for younger intermediate students. I really enjoyed it
tabatha_shipley's review
3.0
What I Did Like:
+Alice is adorable. Curious and gifted in the most intriguing ways. She’s better than her environment, for sure.
+The world building surrounding the ghosts (oh, sorry, SPIRITS) is well done. There’s a complexity to it that I thoroughly enjoyed. I could really see kids enjoying the way this has an air of mystery to it surrounding the unfinished business of the spirits.
+The ending works. It’s a decent happily-ever-after style ending perfect for the intended audience.
Who Should Read This One:
-This would be a good one for reading as a group in a classroom or tutoring setting where there’s an adult to facilitate those discussions about Alice’s education and the dangerous things she’s embarking on. But it would spark great discussions and the book would keep the interest of a young reader.
My Rating: 3 Stars
For Full Review: https://alltherightreads.com/2024/01/28/2024-book-review-the-international-house-of-dereliction/
+Alice is adorable. Curious and gifted in the most intriguing ways. She’s better than her environment, for sure.
+The world building surrounding the ghosts (oh, sorry, SPIRITS) is well done. There’s a complexity to it that I thoroughly enjoyed. I could really see kids enjoying the way this has an air of mystery to it surrounding the unfinished business of the spirits.
+The ending works. It’s a decent happily-ever-after style ending perfect for the intended audience.
Who Should Read This One:
-This would be a good one for reading as a group in a classroom or tutoring setting where there’s an adult to facilitate those discussions about Alice’s education and the dangerous things she’s embarking on. But it would spark great discussions and the book would keep the interest of a young reader.
My Rating: 3 Stars
For Full Review: https://alltherightreads.com/2024/01/28/2024-book-review-the-international-house-of-dereliction/
plantgal_jill's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
mbenzz's review against another edition
4.0
This was a pretty solid middle-grade ghost story, and I really enjoyed it. It wasn't too over-the-top with the ghost stuff, and the characters were all likable and sympathetic.
Alice is a very bright and curious child who lives on a college campus with her parents. Her mother is a Professor, and her father is a building inspector who loves fixing up old houses. Her family life was so beautifully drawn, and you could tell just how much this little family loves one another.
The story of the derelict house next door unravels slowly, and some young readers may become bored with the lack of excitement in some places, but I thought it was well done and believable.
Overall, I enjoyed this story and would absolutely recommend it to young readers who are into ghosts and history. I'm glad I gave this shot.
Alice is a very bright and curious child who lives on a college campus with her parents. Her mother is a Professor, and her father is a building inspector who loves fixing up old houses. Her family life was so beautifully drawn, and you could tell just how much this little family loves one another.
The story of the derelict house next door unravels slowly, and some young readers may become bored with the lack of excitement in some places, but I thought it was well done and believable.
Overall, I enjoyed this story and would absolutely recommend it to young readers who are into ghosts and history. I'm glad I gave this shot.
dogearedqueer's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
fast-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
3.0
whatsthestorywishbone's review
4.0
Reid and I listened to this because it qualifies as a book published in 2023 for our library reading challenge. Honestly, I probably would have not have picked it up otherwise, but it was a fun enjoyable non-scary October read with ghosts (or rather spirits IYKYK). Reid loved it and the reader of the audiobook was excellent. Glad we picked it up!
misswinchester84's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-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
4.75
lydiawoods's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
thaonhi001's review
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-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
3.25
Since it is a children book, the plot is very simplified, and many details are overlooked. The writing fits the targeted audience’s reading ability. It is a very easy read and somewhat boring in my opinion.