Mercury by Hope Larson - OPTIONAL

Larson, Hope Mercury. Atheneum Books, 2010. GRAPHIC NOVEL. 233 pages

Language: G, Violence: PG, Sexual Content: G

Told through the point of view of two girls from different time periods, comes the story of two love-bird couples. In 1859 Nova Scotia lives Josey Fraser and her family. Owning a farm, money is tight. When Asa, a gentleman prospector, comes to their farm looking for a chance to mine on their land. Josey and Asa hit it off, but her father and mother don’t approve of their relationship. Can Josey and Asa overcome the odds and end up together?

In the same town, 150 years later, Tara Fraser moves back into town after her family’s house burns down in a fire. Living with her aunt and uncle while her mom is doing a job far away from home, Tara meets a young boy named Ben, who looks just like her. After a misunderstanding, the two hit off and start dating. When Tara’s mom calls and says that she no longer wants to rebuild the Fraser house, Tara decides her only hope is to find the hidden Fraser treasure that her grandfather told her about. Can Tara find the treasure?

Although the story line is interesting, the way the author presented it in the book is extremely confusing. The characters are hard to keep straight. Graphic Novel fans who like adventure, romance, and a mystery will probably enjoy reading this book.

EL, MS. OPTIONAL.

Reviewer: Kira M, Youth Services Librarian, WHI Public Library.