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A review by tallpaul
The Figure in the Shadows by John Bellairs
5.0
Apparently, this is the second book in the series. I happened to get this on the cheap and figured I'd read it before buying the first book in the series, The House with a Clock in it's Walls.
The Figure in the Shadows
Lewis, an overweight 11 year old who is always being picked on, comes across a lucky curio in his grandfather's old trunk. With his best friend Rose-Rita, who always stands up for Lewis when push comes to shove, they unlock the secret of this mysterious item. Rose Rita is arguably the stronger and more memorable character here. The topics of bullying and gender roles are strong in this one.
My daughter (7) and I fell in love with these characters. Admittedly, I tend to like stories that have strong female protagonist. That's not to say Lewis wasn't well written. I could relate to this wimpy preteens more than I'd like to admit.
Anyway, now we have to go read the first in the series!
The Figure in the Shadows
Lewis, an overweight 11 year old who is always being picked on, comes across a lucky curio in his grandfather's old trunk. With his best friend Rose-Rita, who always stands up for Lewis when push comes to shove, they unlock the secret of this mysterious item. Rose Rita is arguably the stronger and more memorable character here. The topics of bullying and gender roles are strong in this one.
My daughter (7) and I fell in love with these characters. Admittedly, I tend to like stories that have strong female protagonist. That's not to say Lewis wasn't well written. I could relate to this wimpy preteens more than I'd like to admit.
Anyway, now we have to go read the first in the series!