by R. G. Fraser-Green
MG Fantasy, 2020 by Fota Press, 182 Pages
What I Didn’t Like:
- I wasn’t a fan of the introduction. I guess it’s cute but it didn’t kick off the story with a vibe I wanted. That being said, I could’ve easily skipped it. It’s not part of the story.
- This does suffer from a typical middle grade story problem of foreshadowing a bit too hard to the point where it’s pretty obvious.
- I’m not a fan of phonetic spelling to draw attention to a character’s speech patterns and there is one in this book.
What I Did Like:
- The pronunciation guide was great!
- The Greek traditions and culture brought into this one is well done. It’s introduced well and explained in a way that will help other cultures understand the terms and traditions while still giving those who celebrate the same way that fun feeling of nostalgia.
- The ending works. It’s got a cute feeling while still staying true to the legend we were trying to tell. Plus, there’s some good lessons hidden in there for kids!
Who Should Read This One:
- Middle grade readers who don’t mind a little scary monster style story. Good characters, good lessons, and good introduction to Greek customs.
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