Review: Finally a YA novel that's not about vapid girls and vampires!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 25, 2013
I absolutely loved this book from page one until the ending where I wished for more. I read this back to back with another of Funke's novels and am astonished at the versatility that is displayed in his writing style.This book follows brothers Jerry & Benny Banks through adversity and shows us how even siblings who spend all of their time bickering and arguing have an underlying love and loyalty that shines when it needs to.I loved to follow the journey and realize with each page that siblings, especially brothers or sisters, have a bond that is unbreakable.We are seeing so much in the news about bullying because it's a hot button issue, but this shows us what bullying looks like when it's something more than a political agenda speaking point.  In the world of rights and wrongs and revenge, Ordeal at the Old Ivy Oak slams a home run. You won't be sorry you've read this- even if you are an adult!