A review by scostner
Annie's Adventures by Lauren Baratz-Logsted

2.0

The story was alright and had some funny parts, but seemed very derivative. Kids with missing/dead parents are so common in books (Harry Potter, Charlie Bone, Sisters Grimm, Kane Chronicles, Series of Unfortunate Events, ...) that you feel like saying, "Not again." And then there is the popular story line of the characters finding out they have powers or gifts (see first list). I understand that these common elements will probably make this a series kids will try since it reminds them of those other books - but I really hope there is a clever twist somewhere along the way and it doesn't stay so predictable.