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Abarat
by Clive Barker
I picked this book for the "book with an ugly cover" (sorry Mr. Barker!) prompt for this year's reading challenge. This definitely proves the old saying of "never judge a book by its cover"! Inside this unusual cover is one of the best, most unique fantasy novels I have read!
Candy Quackenbush lives in Chickentown, Minnesota. As Candy is wishing she could escape her town, she meets John Mischief and his 7 brothers that are all named John...and live on John Mischief's antlers. From that moment Candy's life will never be the same, or dull, as she is taken by a huge wave into The Abarat. The Abarat is an archipelago of 25 islands, one for every hour of the day and a mysterious 25th island. Here, Candy will go on an unimaginable adventure.
Clive Barker is a true master at bringing The Abarat to life. You feel as though you've been immersed into this unique fantasy world where every island and its inhabitants are different.
At one point, I felt like The Abarat was a mix of The Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland, and Harry Potter. But honestly, it really isn't...it is a fantasy/magical creation that cannot be compared to anything else. Don't let the cover dissuade you from reading The Abarat otherwise you will miss one of the best fantasy books ever written!
Candy Quackenbush lives in Chickentown, Minnesota. As Candy is wishing she could escape her town, she meets John Mischief and his 7 brothers that are all named John...and live on John Mischief's antlers. From that moment Candy's life will never be the same, or dull, as she is taken by a huge wave into The Abarat. The Abarat is an archipelago of 25 islands, one for every hour of the day and a mysterious 25th island. Here, Candy will go on an unimaginable adventure.
Clive Barker is a true master at bringing The Abarat to life. You feel as though you've been immersed into this unique fantasy world where every island and its inhabitants are different.
At one point, I felt like The Abarat was a mix of The Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland, and Harry Potter. But honestly, it really isn't...it is a fantasy/magical creation that cannot be compared to anything else. Don't let the cover dissuade you from reading The Abarat otherwise you will miss one of the best fantasy books ever written!