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A review by aoosterwyk
The Mostly True Story of Jack by Kelly Barnhill
2.0
I read this story in my search for a 6th grade read aloud. It would not suit them. This is a tale of deep magic and love and family, but to really get it, you need familiarity with the genre and a mature viewpoint. I think my students would still be waiting for something to happen after it was over and this is not a traditional A-Z plot.
I enjoyed the mystery surrounding Jack and how his odd little life slowly began to make sense. The small town is "owned" by the richest man in town, whose family has made a deal with the devil generations ago. People disappear and are forgotten and strange things happen and only a few people notice. It is these sensitive and "prickly" souls who made the book for me. These are the ones who welcome Jack into their community and help him figure out his true nature and purpose.
I enjoyed the mystery surrounding Jack and how his odd little life slowly began to make sense. The small town is "owned" by the richest man in town, whose family has made a deal with the devil generations ago. People disappear and are forgotten and strange things happen and only a few people notice. It is these sensitive and "prickly" souls who made the book for me. These are the ones who welcome Jack into their community and help him figure out his true nature and purpose.