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owlyreadsalot 's review for:
The House with Chicken Legs
by Sophie Anderson
This was a quick read, but full of emotion and heart. It wasn't always what I had expected, or the book I'd want my child reading at the moment. Even so, it did have a lot of moments that meant something, stood for something, and that's definitely a plus. At times, the main character was too much to handle, an attitude that I could have done without, but as the story progresses the reader can see why it's needed.
I wasn't as fond of the chicken legs on the house. I loved the concept, the need to move, where it led everyone involved, but somehow seeing chicken legs led my mind to a different type of story. Yes, it added a more whimsical tale to this, but I would have liked the house moving due to something more supernatural. It would possibly be more spooky in an adult setting, but I also get that this is a middle grade story, so I'll take it. Just feels a little out of place.
Okay, okay enough about that. Aside from the legs, and a few other tidbits, this is a pretty emotional read, with an elderly couple lovingly passing through the celestial gate, a young girl who realizes she is so much more than just the child her parents "left behind", and a growth done so perfectly well. And even more so, it's a really unique type of story, that changes pace as the chapters move along. Really nice, fast-paced read.
***I was provided use of this copy through my library Portage County. All opinions are my own.***
I wasn't as fond of the chicken legs on the house. I loved the concept, the need to move, where it led everyone involved, but somehow seeing chicken legs led my mind to a different type of story. Yes, it added a more whimsical tale to this, but I would have liked the house moving due to something more supernatural. It would possibly be more spooky in an adult setting, but I also get that this is a middle grade story, so I'll take it. Just feels a little out of place.
Okay, okay enough about that. Aside from the legs, and a few other tidbits, this is a pretty emotional read, with an elderly couple lovingly passing through the celestial gate, a young girl who realizes she is so much more than just the child her parents "left behind", and a growth done so perfectly well. And even more so, it's a really unique type of story, that changes pace as the chapters move along. Really nice, fast-paced read.
***I was provided use of this copy through my library Portage County. All opinions are my own.***