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The Cabinet of Wonders
by Marie Rutkoski
This creative historical fiction/fantasy is a must read for older children who love fantasy. It's unique, well written and offers something different from all the Harry Potter wannabees out there. It's set in the European Renaissance at the end of the sixteenth century in Bohemia, part of the Hapsburg Empire.
The main character Petra is smart, interesting and while strong, not annoyingly so. Her father has the ability to manipulate metal and has created a clock for the Prince of Bohemia. This is no ordinary clock. When her father returns, his eyes have been taken by the Prince. Petra also finds out that the clock is very dangerous. She sets out on a quest to go to Prague, find her father's eyes and prevent the Prince from using the clock. Along the way, Petra meets some interesting characters who help her on her quest. We also get a peek inside the Prince's head.
I'm excited to read the next book in the series. I'd recommend this for older children. I listened to the audiobook version of the book and really liked the narrator.
The main character Petra is smart, interesting and while strong, not annoyingly so. Her father has the ability to manipulate metal and has created a clock for the Prince of Bohemia. This is no ordinary clock. When her father returns, his eyes have been taken by the Prince. Petra also finds out that the clock is very dangerous. She sets out on a quest to go to Prague, find her father's eyes and prevent the Prince from using the clock. Along the way, Petra meets some interesting characters who help her on her quest. We also get a peek inside the Prince's head.
I'm excited to read the next book in the series. I'd recommend this for older children. I listened to the audiobook version of the book and really liked the narrator.