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Kneeknock Rise by Natalie Babbitt
4.0
Everyone in the village of Instep is afraid of the Megrimum, a monster they believe leaves at the top of the low hill Kneeknock Rise. Though none have seen the beast, they can hear scary sounds when it rains--at it rains frequently.
Young Egan visits relatives living at the base of the Rise, just in time for the annual fair. The story of the Megrimum intrigues him, as does the sudden disappearance of Uncle Ott, who is feared a victim of the monster.
Upon a dare from his young spoiled cousin, Egan travels to the top of Kneeknock Rise...
This book well expresses the way that fears and superstitions arise, and how people don't want to lose those cherished beliefs--even if it means living in fear.
Enjoyable!
Young Egan visits relatives living at the base of the Rise, just in time for the annual fair. The story of the Megrimum intrigues him, as does the sudden disappearance of Uncle Ott, who is feared a victim of the monster.
Upon a dare from his young spoiled cousin, Egan travels to the top of Kneeknock Rise...
This book well expresses the way that fears and superstitions arise, and how people don't want to lose those cherished beliefs--even if it means living in fear.
Enjoyable!