Review: Good entry into speculative fiction.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 12, 2013
The Bewitching of Alison Allbright is a re-release of Alan Davidson's 1987 novel of the same title. Alison is quiet an shy and not living in her imagine ideal circumstances when she has the chance to live in the place of wealthy Mrs. Considine's deceased daughter.  Alison serves a purpose to middle grade readers that the grass isn't always greener and sometimes you have to make the best of the life you're living and to recognize its happiness. I think most people of a certain age can identify with Alison in wishing as children we could change something about our circumstances. The character of Alison as Davidson writes her is real and relatable.  Allison is in no way the perfect child. She's shallow and self-centered and believes life owes her a certain standard. While the character was annoying to this adult at first, she certainly grew on me. The characters of Alison's home life are a little thinly written but with the true focus Alison and Mrs. Considine, young readers will not miss the development.The Bewitching of Alison Allbright is a good introduction to speculative fiction for children 9-12.