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A review by lisawreading
Woundabout by Lev AC Rosen
5.0
I can't say enough about this wonderful middle grade novel! Woundabout is the touching -- yet not heavy -- story of orphaned siblings Connor and Cordelia, who go to live with their aunt Marigold in the very weird town of Woundabout after the death of their parents. Woundabout is a strange, strange place, under the firm control of a dictatorial mayor who hates questions and any deviation from routine. The park is brown and dried up, the river barely flows, and wind constantly buffets the cliffs of the town. Connor and Cordelia, still reeling from their loss, have to adjust to their new lives, and decide to figure out the mysteries of Woundabout, both as diversion and to see if they can somehow find a place for themselves.
The writing is wonderful. There's humor and a light touch, even on the darkest of subjects. I love the portrayal of Connor and Cordelia (ages 11 and 9), who are tightly bonded, yet each have their own personality and interests.
The author and illustrator, who are brothers, are clearly in sync. The marvelous black and white illustrations throughout the book are wonderfully detailed and expressive, and perfectly capture the personalities of the characters and the town.
Woundabout is a terrific read -- whether you're an adult who enjoys reading good children's books for your own enjoyment, or you're looking for a book to share with the younger folks in your life, or you want a book to give to a young reader. Woundabout strikes me as a good choice for an adult/child read-aloud, or a great book for an independent reader in the 8 - 12 age range (or so -- I hate pinning a label on a book that older and younger kids would enjoy too.)
Check it out... for yourself, or for a kid you'd like to treat to a great read.
See more at Bookshelf Fantasies.
The writing is wonderful. There's humor and a light touch, even on the darkest of subjects. I love the portrayal of Connor and Cordelia (ages 11 and 9), who are tightly bonded, yet each have their own personality and interests.
The author and illustrator, who are brothers, are clearly in sync. The marvelous black and white illustrations throughout the book are wonderfully detailed and expressive, and perfectly capture the personalities of the characters and the town.
Woundabout is a terrific read -- whether you're an adult who enjoys reading good children's books for your own enjoyment, or you're looking for a book to share with the younger folks in your life, or you want a book to give to a young reader. Woundabout strikes me as a good choice for an adult/child read-aloud, or a great book for an independent reader in the 8 - 12 age range (or so -- I hate pinning a label on a book that older and younger kids would enjoy too.)
Check it out... for yourself, or for a kid you'd like to treat to a great read.
See more at Bookshelf Fantasies.