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A review by insearchofanook
Two Girls, a Clock, and a Crooked House by Michael Poore
5.0
"She had a nervous feeling in her stomach, because going to Moo's house was another kind of experiment. An adventure, in a way.
In order to get there, see, you had to get past the woods.
The woods where the witch lived. The witch who ate kids.
Seriously."
Amy is the daughter of scientists, and likes to live her life as a series of experiments. After she is struck by lightning she begins to see the world a little differently. While her parents are busy trying to ward off a behemoth of a drilling machine, Amy and her best friend Moo set off into the legendary woods. They may find cows, or the witch who eats children, but they will definitely find adventure.
Two Girls, a Clock and a Crooked House (while the title is a mouthful) is so whimsical and spirited! The main characters are eccentric, but not made into stereotypes. Amy and Moo are smart and brave, and the kind of kids I wish I had been friends with. I love the way magic is woven into the story. And beneath all the magic, the book also handles some serious issues like bullying and environmental activism. My review copy did not have the finished illustrations, but it looks like they will be amazing. Overall, this is a delightful middle grade book that I think will inspire curious minds of all ages.
Thank you NetGalley and Random House Children's for the review copy in exchange for an honest opinion.
In order to get there, see, you had to get past the woods.
The woods where the witch lived. The witch who ate kids.
Seriously."
Amy is the daughter of scientists, and likes to live her life as a series of experiments. After she is struck by lightning she begins to see the world a little differently. While her parents are busy trying to ward off a behemoth of a drilling machine, Amy and her best friend Moo set off into the legendary woods. They may find cows, or the witch who eats children, but they will definitely find adventure.
Two Girls, a Clock and a Crooked House (while the title is a mouthful) is so whimsical and spirited! The main characters are eccentric, but not made into stereotypes. Amy and Moo are smart and brave, and the kind of kids I wish I had been friends with. I love the way magic is woven into the story. And beneath all the magic, the book also handles some serious issues like bullying and environmental activism. My review copy did not have the finished illustrations, but it looks like they will be amazing. Overall, this is a delightful middle grade book that I think will inspire curious minds of all ages.
Thank you NetGalley and Random House Children's for the review copy in exchange for an honest opinion.