A review by bookworm32
The Book of Lost Things by Cynthia Voigt

3.0

This is one of the Battle of the Books selections at my school and I e read it to be sure I can have good discussion with my students. Max's parents are actors and somewhat self absorbed, but Max doesn't let this bother him much. His parents do love him and he knows that. When a new adventure, in the form of a mysterious letter inviting his parents to India appears, Max has no idea his life is about to take a drastic turn. His parents board a boat without him, he is left home with just his grandmother to help figure out the mysterious disappearance.

This book felt a little slow at the beginning, but it was enjoyable. It felt, at times, very predictable and yet it was definitely enjoyable and definitely perfect for 4/5th graders.