I thought this was cute, but very typical of MG. No doubt, Ms. Oliver can write. I had really quite enjoyed Delirium--it's probably one of my favorites--and I looked forward to seeing how this would win me over. I don't read MG too often anymore to be completely fair, because I can never seem to fin...
It has been done before and done better. A young girl who sees more of the world than tv and bills. She loses her baby brother to goblins/insert paranormal or supernatural creature here____________. In this case, disturbing spider-like creatures called Spindlers steal young Patrick's soul. Only Liza...
I'm in love with Lauren Oliver's writing, and to be honest all I've read so far are her Middle Grade novels. If they are at all indicative of her overall writing style, I'm sold. Head over heels in love. Even as an adult reader The Spindlers captured my heart and mind. You couldn't have pried this b...
Girl's little brother is replaced with a changeling; she goes to get him back. It's the plot of [b:Outside Over There|120711|Outside Over There|Maurice Sendak|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1347629960s/120711.jpg|1060865]and Labyrinth, familiar as any folktale. Oliver has some kind of magic that takes...
Liza is the only one who realizes her brother Patrick's soul has been stolen by wicked Spindlers, spider-ish creatures who live Below. Liza slips through a secret hole in the wall in her family's basement to search for her brother. She befriends a giant rat, Mirabella, who agrees to take her to the ...
This is the first book I've read by this author. (*gasp* I know, I know. I'm really far behind.) This was a cute idea and it was executed really well, but it just didn't hit home for me. Maybe it was the combination of how simplistic it was and the predictability. Honestly, I'm not one-hundred perce...
I don't read a lot of Young Adult books, but I wanted to read this one because I love Lauren Oliver so much. I had oral surgery so it seemed like a good time for some easy reading. This was a good choice.I'd recommend this book to kids who enjoyed Alice in Wonderland, the Oz books, or Coraline. Or e...
Loved it! How does Lauren Oliver do it? This book was full of action, wonderful imagery, and the beautiful narration we have come to associate with Oliver's work. Add a brave and loyal heroine out to save her little brother and the book becomes epic! Just when you think Liza has reached the end, ano...
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