Language: G (0 swears, 0 “f”); Mature Content: G; Violence: PG
BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
The only things 12-year-old Laura knows about the world outside her village is what she’s been taught -- and what she’s managed to glimpse from the cracks in the north wall. Laura and her people, Lysors, are supposed to be safe in the walls, but, when the walls start to fall, someone needs to leave to find the crystal crown to save them. Laura is willing to go.
On a quest to save her village, Laura’s quest is exciting to read about because of the bizarre problems and solutions it takes to be successful. I never knew what was coming next, and the ridiculousness of some situations was a delight to read. This book isn’t just about Laura, though; the ideas for this story came from an 11-year-old in New York, and the last third of the book is dedicated to tips, exercises, and encouragement for readers to write their own stories -- no matter your age or experience.
Reviewer: Carolina Herdegen
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