If you enjoyed the magical world of Harry Potter and Narnia, you will definitely enjoy Jacqueline West's first book The Shadows, which is volume one of what promises to be an exciting series. Olive Dunwoody, whose family moves around quite a bit, has finally found a home where she feels she belongs. It is a huge, old house with lots of dusty rooms to explore, and there are no kids around to judge her and make her feel like an outsider (well, it is summer, after all). She meets some mysterious talking cats, and there is a sinister presence in the house that stays just out of sight. It's almost like the house is keeping a secret. Olive soon launches on a mission to solve the mystery and finds herself in quite a predicament. Full of mystery, magic, and suspense, this is a thrilling read. Poly Bernatene masterfully illustrates this story. (grades 4-7)
West, J. (2010). The book of elsewhere: The shadows. (P. Bernatene, illustrator).
New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.
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