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A review by mallorykjorgensen
The Museum of Mary Child by Cassandra Golds
3.0
Awards Won: Aurealis Award Nominee for Best Young Adult Novel (2009)
Reading level: Young Adult
This book was fairly different than anything that I have ever read. The cover is misleading, and I thought that the book was a true story, or at least based on one. I have since found that there is another addition of the story with a different cover, which I feel is far more suited for the story.
Surprisingly, The Museum of Mary Child is a mix of both fantasy and realistic fiction. The two genres almost seem like separate entities until the climax of the story. Also, I feel that the story was definitely too macabre for middle grade students, though I feel that the plot might not be very appealing to young adults. The story centers around dolls, which would appeal to a younger audience.
As an adult I quite enjoyed the story of Mary Child, though I am not certain that most children or young adults would share my opinion. This book is definitely designed for a special type of reader.
Reading level: Young Adult
This book was fairly different than anything that I have ever read. The cover is misleading, and I thought that the book was a true story, or at least based on one. I have since found that there is another addition of the story with a different cover, which I feel is far more suited for the story.
Surprisingly, The Museum of Mary Child is a mix of both fantasy and realistic fiction. The two genres almost seem like separate entities until the climax of the story. Also, I feel that the story was definitely too macabre for middle grade students, though I feel that the plot might not be very appealing to young adults. The story centers around dolls, which would appeal to a younger audience.
As an adult I quite enjoyed the story of Mary Child, though I am not certain that most children or young adults would share my opinion. This book is definitely designed for a special type of reader.