Content: G
BUYING ADVISORY: EL - OPTIONAL
APPEALS TO: SOME
12yo (13yo?) Vivian and her father have returned to Vivian’s mother’s hometown of Midnight Lake to start over. While her father seems to fail at every DIY project he attempts, Vivian is dealing with her anger over the move and life in general. RIght the mean girls at school have it out for her. The only place she seems to fit is with the Beasts and Battlements group that meets under the stairs in a hidden alcove. Strange happenings are afoot. As Vivian researches the history of the middle school, which is built in the old sanitorium, for an assignment, she discovers that whoever created B and B, seems to know all about the mysterious creatures that were described by the inhabitants of the sanitorium. It may be that Vivian, with some help from her new friends, may be the answer to an old prophecy.
Witwer tries really hard to create a new teen savior character for a new generation. In fact, Vivian herself mentions HP as often as she possibly can. I only found it to be extremely annoying. At least Vivian is more competent than HP! Only purchase if you have a large, steady stream of fantasy readers.
Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS
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