Review: Captivating read for both my 8 yr old daughter and me!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 11, 2012
This was a particularly  fun book for me to review since I read it to my daughter who is nine and we both thoroughly enjoyed it!  It was a captivating book for the both of us. I loved the character of Esmeralda and Robert who are have no idea in the beginning of the book that there would be anything in store for them except for the monotony of seventh grade. However, the story takes quite a different spin when they meet Mr. Chandrasekhar, the substitute teacher.  They are both pulled into the Largo after she plays on a special drum given to Esmeralda by Mr. Chandrasekhar as a birthday gift.  And neither is prepared for the world they are about to enter, and the role that they will play in it. It is a fantastic tale that I think will be enjoyed by both the child and the parent.I received a complimentary copy of this book to review, but my opinions are completely my own.