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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
Sometimes the old middle school library lady comes bubbling to the surface, which explains this book. I would have been selling this one pretty hard; it has a catchy plot, spunky heroine, patient hero, and lots of action. Imagine being a little girl called upon to save the world from the evil Snow Queen, and it goes on from there. Would be an excellent gift to a young reader.
A fairy tale about the Snow Queen with a plucky and nerdy heroine who wears glasses and carries a puffer. Was listening to the audio book but kept sneaking a peek at the paper copy. Only thing I didn't like - the chapter headings as they gave too much away.
I read this to my six year old son and we both really enjoyed it. The challenges that Ophelia undertook during her quest were exciting and just the right amount of scary for my son to peer wide-eyed and breathless from under his blanket. The pacing and consistency in theme made it enjoyable to read aloud.
Five stars from the both of us.
Five stars from the both of us.
Quite wonderful retelling of the Snow Queen, reminded me a little of Coraline in one place...
Why I chose this book: I discovered this book while perusing net galley, and couldn't resist the charm that I found in-between the lines of the synopsis. Ophelia Jane Worthington-Whittard is a girl that stumbles upon an adventure inside a museum. What is not to love? It also had a cover that resembled a mixture of The Series of Unfortunate Events and The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making; both books I love. I simply had to give this book a try.
Five Things You Need to Know:
1. Ophelia Jane Worthington-Whittard is a girl who isn't very brave. One of the many things I enjoyed about this book was the characterization of Ophelia. She is an 11-year-old girl with typical 11-year-old problems (like asthma and an ever growing hole in her jacket pocket). While Ophelia claims she isn't very brave, she does many brave things. This girl comes from very dim circumstances at the beginning of the novel, including a checked-out father and deceased mother, yet she doesn't let her hardships control who she is or what decisions she makes. She is resilient and able to rise above the challenges life throws at her.
2. Ophelia Jane Worthington-Whittard lives in a world that is nothing short of magical. I wouldn't be exaggerating when I say the setting in this book is magically charming. If Ophelia and her adventure take the lead roles, then the museum is her stage upon which she tramples about endlessly. Karen Foxlee creates room after room of displays that literally come to life. Alongside this, Foxlee creates a dichotomy between Ophelia and the magic that surrounds her. While she embraces the magic, she is still realistic and quite sassy.
Five Things You Need to Know:
1. Ophelia Jane Worthington-Whittard is a girl who isn't very brave. One of the many things I enjoyed about this book was the characterization of Ophelia. She is an 11-year-old girl with typical 11-year-old problems (like asthma and an ever growing hole in her jacket pocket). While Ophelia claims she isn't very brave, she does many brave things. This girl comes from very dim circumstances at the beginning of the novel, including a checked-out father and deceased mother, yet she doesn't let her hardships control who she is or what decisions she makes. She is resilient and able to rise above the challenges life throws at her.
2. Ophelia Jane Worthington-Whittard lives in a world that is nothing short of magical. I wouldn't be exaggerating when I say the setting in this book is magically charming. If Ophelia and her adventure take the lead roles, then the museum is her stage upon which she tramples about endlessly. Karen Foxlee creates room after room of displays that literally come to life. Alongside this, Foxlee creates a dichotomy between Ophelia and the magic that surrounds her. While she embraces the magic, she is still realistic and quite sassy.
