Review: The very young may like this book.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 03 2, 2014
I've purchased books before that fell into the "young adult" category and liked them. Harry Potter was a good example, as were other ones geared for mid- to late-teens. But I have a feeling this is not for the young adult and is just for the young. Perhaps ten, eleven or twelve years old? The main character is about to go into the eighth grade, and I couldn't help but think that the book was geared for someone about that age. I'm giving it three stars because I think it may be fine for a younger reader, but older readers (mid teens onward) will likely lose interest.--edit 3/13/2014--Other than commenting on the age I thought the book was geared towards, I didn't go much into the story itself. I think younger readers will like the story. The main character is a basically good kid, though a bit shy. Many kids will relate to the feeling of not quite fitting in and not being understood by their parents. The story is filled with super powers, which is sure to attract the attention of younger kids, and helps introduce them to more complex plotlines and lengthy storytelling.