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The Librarian #1
Little Boy Lost
Neverland? Wonderland? Oz? They’re all a reality in Astoria’s library!After a cross-country move, twelve-year-old Wesley finds himself at the bottom of his school’s popularity ladder. Even worse, bullies seems to wait around every corner just for him.That’s why Wes lives with his nose in a book. Every read is an opportunity to escape.But what if we could disappear into a world of books for real?Young Wesley is about to discover this dream isn’t that crazy. The magic hiding within his local library is waiting to whisk him into a world of fantasy…No more gym class losses.No more lunchroom drama.No more worries about fitting in.And while the exploration of his favorite storybook lands is everything Wesley could have hoped for, he’ll also learn the opportunity for adventure comes with a price. Dark forces are fighting to exploit the library’s magic. If he’s to help the Librarian protect it, Wesley will have to face the fears he’s been dodging in the real world and one of the biggest bullies of all time!An action-packed book for kids 9-12 … and their families!You’ll love this new series because it gives children a chance to experience the classics in a brand new through the eyes of kids just like them! Pick up the first three books in this epic fantasy-adventure and begin your journey today!
173 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 22, 2011
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June 12, 2016
THE REVIEW
Why this book?
The description reminded me of Inkheart
What I thought
Well it was a cute fast paced read, I'll read the sequel since it ended with cliffhanger. It was nothing like Inkheart like I was hoping. It did have some magic and did have them go into the land of OZ and someone come out of Neverland which was exciting. I probably would of liked it better if I was younger but I did enjoy it for what it was. Overall an cute read!
Why this book?
The description reminded me of Inkheart
What I thought
Well it was a cute fast paced read, I'll read the sequel since it ended with cliffhanger. It was nothing like Inkheart like I was hoping. It did have some magic and did have them go into the land of OZ and someone come out of Neverland which was exciting. I probably would of liked it better if I was younger but I did enjoy it for what it was. Overall an cute read!
December 22, 2016
4 STARS!
I was scared going into this this, not because of the plot but because I was listening to this as an audio book only without the physical book to keep my attention. I've been wanting to try it again for a while and decided to do that with this one. Turns out I didn't need the book after all, this was a fun, thrill ride of a read and I think the fact that I enjoyed this so much also had to do with the audio book being 2 hours and 30 mins long, which went by super quick for me. I like my books short anyway, so if an audio book is short too, that's even better! I'm really interested to see what happens with the sequel and will read the audio only for that as well. - Richard
I was scared going into this this, not because of the plot but because I was listening to this as an audio book only without the physical book to keep my attention. I've been wanting to try it again for a while and decided to do that with this one. Turns out I didn't need the book after all, this was a fun, thrill ride of a read and I think the fact that I enjoyed this so much also had to do with the audio book being 2 hours and 30 mins long, which went by super quick for me. I like my books short anyway, so if an audio book is short too, that's even better! I'm really interested to see what happens with the sequel and will read the audio only for that as well. - Richard
December 3, 2015
Fun little story with a great concept. I'd read the second one!
March 3, 2022
interesting and quick read
I read this to see if it was something for my granddaughter and didn’t realize that the story doesn’t end in this book. I will now have to see if I can get the second and third books to finish the series.
I read this to see if it was something for my granddaughter and didn’t realize that the story doesn’t end in this book. I will now have to see if I can get the second and third books to finish the series.
March 30, 2018
Little Boy Lost
PLOT: Locke (a Lost Boy) has always wanted to escape the predictability of Neverland, where the same events happen day after day over and over the same way. Meanwhile, in Astoria, a boy named Wesley also wants to escape his life of being beaten down daily by the school's bully Randall and his crew. Little does he know that he and his best friend Taylor's eyes are going to be opened to something extraordinary, proving that the magical lands of fiction lore go way beyond the ink and pages of books. On a class trip, they visit a beautiful, ancient, old library. Which turns out to be more than meets the eye. Because inside the walls of this grand building are wall carvings that when certain distinctive objects are fitted inside certain image matches, in a flash of blinding lights doors are opened and the stories come to life. Taylor, Locke, and Wesley find themselves in the middle of the story of OZ after a brush with the mysterious Librarian and the villainous man in the black, hooded, cape, and Randall's dad. What could they be plotting? Once in Oz, they reunite a familiar face with her long, lost, love which just so happens to be the Tin Man. But in doing so everything gets altered and the story changes.
MY THOUGHTS: I found this book because I was searching for one about the tv show The Librarians. Which similarly is about a magically based library and it's keeper (keepers) and all its literary treasures. Also similarly there's a door to other worlds. As well as a mix of literary characters. Sadly tho this book was lacking and I needed it to be more. The Library in itself I imagined to look like the one on the show because there's no other library more grand and exquisite than that! But the setting itself in my mind was more impressive than the story. The "premise" of the story itself was a really good idea. I liked the detail of the carvings/doors and the slots in which to place the objects as "keys". That was nicely done and made me think of Kingdom Hearts (my favorite game). I was slightly disappointed that we only got descriptions for a couple of the doors. And I wondered would we see another land or more lands in the next book. Or would the story take place again in Oz? I also liked the idea (though not original) of visiting these worlds and not being able to interfere or the events of the story itself would go south. Just think of how some of these classic stories would read with alternate versions. I'd never heard the tale of the Munchkin girl and the Tin Man and I'm sure I've read the Oz story several times. So that was a new one on me. Tho I was slightly confused. I was happy that they reunited and the message that after all this time despite how much a person's appearance changes, or situation, or how long their gone, true love will always find its way back. What a VERY hopeful message! But the characters kept saying you don't need a physical heart to feel love. HUNH? Then what do you feel love with? I guess this goes along with the original story that the Tin Man indeed possess heart without him actually having a physical heart in his body, but in reality not only would not be able to feel love without a heart you wouldn't be able to feel ANYTHING! You'd be dead! Locke also gave a good message that if you don't like a situation then it's up to YOU to change it rather than sit around and whine about how unfair it is or how someone has it better. YOU have to take charge of your own story! And it felt good to see Wesley "the nerd" stand up for himself. I'm glad we got to find out who the hooded man was. I was about to call him "Organization X" member. (Chain of Memories KH) And I did find the book which his story is from (The Legend of Sleepy Hollow). And I plan to read it. It would make a good October read. So there were good parts about the book. It just didn't feel like enough of something that I can't quite place. It was an easy read but an average one. But the ending was intriguing enough to read the next and find out if all gets righted in OZ and what the mysterious thing is that Randall's Dad is after will we get to know in the next book.
RATING: 5
PLOT: Locke (a Lost Boy) has always wanted to escape the predictability of Neverland, where the same events happen day after day over and over the same way. Meanwhile, in Astoria, a boy named Wesley also wants to escape his life of being beaten down daily by the school's bully Randall and his crew. Little does he know that he and his best friend Taylor's eyes are going to be opened to something extraordinary, proving that the magical lands of fiction lore go way beyond the ink and pages of books. On a class trip, they visit a beautiful, ancient, old library. Which turns out to be more than meets the eye. Because inside the walls of this grand building are wall carvings that when certain distinctive objects are fitted inside certain image matches, in a flash of blinding lights doors are opened and the stories come to life. Taylor, Locke, and Wesley find themselves in the middle of the story of OZ after a brush with the mysterious Librarian and the villainous man in the black, hooded, cape, and Randall's dad. What could they be plotting? Once in Oz, they reunite a familiar face with her long, lost, love which just so happens to be the Tin Man. But in doing so everything gets altered and the story changes.
MY THOUGHTS: I found this book because I was searching for one about the tv show The Librarians. Which similarly is about a magically based library and it's keeper (keepers) and all its literary treasures. Also similarly there's a door to other worlds. As well as a mix of literary characters. Sadly tho this book was lacking and I needed it to be more. The Library in itself I imagined to look like the one on the show because there's no other library more grand and exquisite than that! But the setting itself in my mind was more impressive than the story. The "premise" of the story itself was a really good idea. I liked the detail of the carvings/doors and the slots in which to place the objects as "keys". That was nicely done and made me think of Kingdom Hearts (my favorite game). I was slightly disappointed that we only got descriptions for a couple of the doors. And I wondered would we see another land or more lands in the next book. Or would the story take place again in Oz? I also liked the idea (though not original) of visiting these worlds and not being able to interfere or the events of the story itself would go south. Just think of how some of these classic stories would read with alternate versions. I'd never heard the tale of the Munchkin girl and the Tin Man and I'm sure I've read the Oz story several times. So that was a new one on me. Tho I was slightly confused. I was happy that they reunited and the message that after all this time despite how much a person's appearance changes, or situation, or how long their gone, true love will always find its way back. What a VERY hopeful message! But the characters kept saying you don't need a physical heart to feel love. HUNH? Then what do you feel love with? I guess this goes along with the original story that the Tin Man indeed possess heart without him actually having a physical heart in his body, but in reality not only would not be able to feel love without a heart you wouldn't be able to feel ANYTHING! You'd be dead! Locke also gave a good message that if you don't like a situation then it's up to YOU to change it rather than sit around and whine about how unfair it is or how someone has it better. YOU have to take charge of your own story! And it felt good to see Wesley "the nerd" stand up for himself. I'm glad we got to find out who the hooded man was. I was about to call him "Organization X" member. (Chain of Memories KH) And I did find the book which his story is from (The Legend of Sleepy Hollow). And I plan to read it. It would make a good October read. So there were good parts about the book. It just didn't feel like enough of something that I can't quite place. It was an easy read but an average one. But the ending was intriguing enough to read the next and find out if all gets righted in OZ and what the mysterious thing is that Randall's Dad is after will we get to know in the next book.
RATING: 5
January 13, 2012
I would have given this one 3.5 stars if I was able to.
The story is about two friends who go on a class excursion to an old library. The library has been put on the demolition list and is due to be bulldozed to make room for a shopping centre. Whilst at the library strange things start to happen, which include characters from Peter Pan and the Wizard of Oz.
The book is for younger readers, but there is some swearing and minor violence in it.
I enjoyed the story, it was interesting. The main characters were likable. The young protagonist was a pain, but I felt sorry for him in some ways too. I liked the concept of the library and what happened within its walls. And I enjoyed the way the author put today’s kids into classic stories. I would have loved something like that to happen to me when I was a kid so I believe (for that reason) this will entice younger readers to the series.
I had two problems with the book: 1) I didn’t ‘feel’ the excitement the kids should have felt when they found themselves in Oz and that made the place feel unreal and wrong, and 2) I hate cliff hangers!
Having said that, I would read book 2 to find out what happens next.
The story is about two friends who go on a class excursion to an old library. The library has been put on the demolition list and is due to be bulldozed to make room for a shopping centre. Whilst at the library strange things start to happen, which include characters from Peter Pan and the Wizard of Oz.
The book is for younger readers, but there is some swearing and minor violence in it.
I enjoyed the story, it was interesting. The main characters were likable. The young protagonist was a pain, but I felt sorry for him in some ways too. I liked the concept of the library and what happened within its walls. And I enjoyed the way the author put today’s kids into classic stories. I would have loved something like that to happen to me when I was a kid so I believe (for that reason) this will entice younger readers to the series.
I had two problems with the book: 1) I didn’t ‘feel’ the excitement the kids should have felt when they found themselves in Oz and that made the place feel unreal and wrong, and 2) I hate cliff hangers!
Having said that, I would read book 2 to find out what happens next.
June 2, 2020
"You've got a chance to write your own story..."
Oh my god, I can't believe that I read this in one day!
So here's the story of how I got this book. My library has this Valentine's Day Program where you will have to have a "blind date" with a book. Somehow I chose this book because of its description. I also borrowed its sequel, Unhappily Ever After.
This is about Wesley and Taylor, who escapes the drama of middle grade and goes on an adventure in the world of Oz.
In this book, Wesley really got that character development. He learned how to defend himself and make himself a better person who can stand on his own.
I also learned that you are in charge of the life that you are living right now. You need to make choices that matter to you and your surroundings.
Overall, I would like to rate this 5/5 stars and I am now reading the next book.
xoxo
November 6, 2011
Imagine a library that led you to places that only books have dared to go. Visit the yellow brick road from Oz, see Neverland in person, but what if you did something to change these stories while happily hopping along. Would it change the course of all stories related to the original? Wesley and Taylor find out the hard way the answers to these questions.
I thought this was a great opening to a series that can only grow with time, it could even encourage those who have never read the original stories (know only the movie versions) to pick up the book!
I thought this was a great opening to a series that can only grow with time, it could even encourage those who have never read the original stories (know only the movie versions) to pick up the book!
September 20, 2014
A truly enjoyable book, well written and a great story. I really would love to visit this Library. I have not read all the classics listed in this book, but am familiar with them and think it would be great fun to step into the pages.. If we could only visit our favorite books like this. I'm sure young readers will love this book, very engaging.
I'm looking forward to the next book in the series, I must find out what happens to Oz.
I'm looking forward to the next book in the series, I must find out what happens to Oz.
March 18, 2019
What an adventure!!
This story follows kids on a library trip. What happens on this visit is so cool that I am left wanting more.
As a book lover, the idea of a library being the setting is awesome enough, then you add elements of existing classic stories and you have a smash!!
The magic and adventure in this book is perfect for young readers. Not too scary, and packed fun of things they will connect to.
I look forward to the other book in this series. I hope it is just as much fun!
This story follows kids on a library trip. What happens on this visit is so cool that I am left wanting more.
As a book lover, the idea of a library being the setting is awesome enough, then you add elements of existing classic stories and you have a smash!!
The magic and adventure in this book is perfect for young readers. Not too scary, and packed fun of things they will connect to.
I look forward to the other book in this series. I hope it is just as much fun!
November 5, 2011
A very sweet and fun little adventure for preteens. All about the power of books.
March 7, 2019
The worlds within books frequently seem much more inviting than reality, but as in The Librarian (Book One: Little Boy Lost) by Eric Hobbs it could be more dangerous to experience those worlds than you might think.
To read this, and other book reviews, visit my website: http://makinggoodstories.wordpress.com/.
Wesley Bates has a fairly typical life with typical problems prevalent in middle school, including bullies, uncertainty of how to convey his feelings about his female friend, and establishing and embracing his own identity. When his class goes on a field trip to Astoria’s local library, which is something of a historical wonder enhanced by the lore surrounding the elusive old man serving as the librarian, Wesley is in awe of the possibilities housed within the library. Quickly embracing the opportunity to explore the library and satiate his curiosity and feed his reading habit, Wesley and his best friend Taylor go on an adventure into Oz after finding a portal engraved on a bookcase end. When they change an element of the story, they find that the consequences are larger than they could have anticipated and inadvertently find themselves in the midst of an old fight for the library and control over its magic.
An entertaining, if predictable, story based on an interesting concept of being able to traverse throughout beloved tales, the narrative develops fairly well as it incorporates elements and characters from across a variety of classic literature. The writing is clear and accessible while managing to not talk down to younger readers, but there's not much provided in the way of developing the world beyond the familiar and the stereotypical magical elements. This first installment in the series is rather brief, focusing on establishing the key players in the story and introducing the mechanics driving the conflicts within the world and travel through the books, making it feel rather more expository in nature.
To read this, and other book reviews, visit my website: http://makinggoodstories.wordpress.com/.
Wesley Bates has a fairly typical life with typical problems prevalent in middle school, including bullies, uncertainty of how to convey his feelings about his female friend, and establishing and embracing his own identity. When his class goes on a field trip to Astoria’s local library, which is something of a historical wonder enhanced by the lore surrounding the elusive old man serving as the librarian, Wesley is in awe of the possibilities housed within the library. Quickly embracing the opportunity to explore the library and satiate his curiosity and feed his reading habit, Wesley and his best friend Taylor go on an adventure into Oz after finding a portal engraved on a bookcase end. When they change an element of the story, they find that the consequences are larger than they could have anticipated and inadvertently find themselves in the midst of an old fight for the library and control over its magic.
An entertaining, if predictable, story based on an interesting concept of being able to traverse throughout beloved tales, the narrative develops fairly well as it incorporates elements and characters from across a variety of classic literature. The writing is clear and accessible while managing to not talk down to younger readers, but there's not much provided in the way of developing the world beyond the familiar and the stereotypical magical elements. This first installment in the series is rather brief, focusing on establishing the key players in the story and introducing the mechanics driving the conflicts within the world and travel through the books, making it feel rather more expository in nature.
May 9, 2017
Saw this compared to Percy Jackson, so I grabbed it. I wouldn't make that comparison, but it's a good middle-grade read nonetheless. A bit of fantasy, a bit of preteen angst, a bit of unlikely friendship development...
Wesley Bates' class heads to a local historical building, "the library," that's in danger of being closed. Wesley and his friend Taylor explore more of the library than they ought to, and they end up finding out the mystery of the library...that it contains two-way portals tot books. A character from Peter Pan ends up in the library, and when they can't find the magical element to reopen the portal back to his book, they need to get him somewhere else, as there's an 88-minute time limit in an area that isn't your original entry point. They end up in Oz, where they inadvertently mess with the plot, creating havoc and changing the storyline completely. The cliffhanger ends up with the Librarian setting out to right their wrongs.
Wesley Bates' class heads to a local historical building, "the library," that's in danger of being closed. Wesley and his friend Taylor explore more of the library than they ought to, and they end up finding out the mystery of the library...that it contains two-way portals tot books. A character from Peter Pan ends up in the library, and when they can't find the magical element to reopen the portal back to his book, they need to get him somewhere else, as there's an 88-minute time limit in an area that isn't your original entry point. They end up in Oz, where they inadvertently mess with the plot, creating havoc and changing the storyline completely. The cliffhanger ends up with the Librarian setting out to right their wrongs.
November 20, 2017
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest review.
I enjoyed this book, and I'm anxious to get to book 2. Hobbs blends some of our favorite children's stories into this tale but gives them a distinct twist. Our main character Wesley finds himself on a field trip to tour a local library. Also on the trip are his best friend Taylor and worst enemy Randy. Wesley is regularly bullied by Randy and his crew of goons, while Taylor is always sticking up for him and telling him to stand up for himself. Wesley and Taylor break away from the history lesson on the tour and end up learning that the historical library is more than it seems. There are some truly magical things hiding in its walls. Randy's father is also on the trip with the class, but it turns out he wants to demolish the historical library and all its magic. While trying to stay out of Randy and his father's sights, Wesley finds himself drawn to a strange painting of Neverland. He also runs into Locke, who happens to be one of Peter Pan's Lost Boy's from Neverland. Locke is looking for the mysterious Librarian.
Wesley, Locke, and Taylor can't find the Librarian, but they do discover that Locke must get back to his own story. The kids end up in Oz and learn that once a story is written, it must not be changed. Taylor won't be swayed though and she is determined to help the Tin Man find his true love. If you know the rules of time travel, they kind of apply here, you don't mess with the timeline or it will have consequences. Eventually the kids face off with Randy and his dad to get the Neverland key back so Locke can go back. The find the Librarian and face off with the Headless Horseman. Wesley who is almost irritatingly weak throughout the story, finds his inner strength and starts to stand up for himself. He gets tired of being pushed around all the time which is a good lesson for young readers especially if they are in a similar situation with a kid like Randy. Locke heads back to Neverland, but Wes, Taylor, and the Librarian are left in the real world to deal with the mess they've made. The story ends with a bit of a cliffhanger, but not a bad one. I kind of saw it coming.
I enjoyed this book, and I'm anxious to get to book 2. Hobbs blends some of our favorite children's stories into this tale but gives them a distinct twist. Our main character Wesley finds himself on a field trip to tour a local library. Also on the trip are his best friend Taylor and worst enemy Randy. Wesley is regularly bullied by Randy and his crew of goons, while Taylor is always sticking up for him and telling him to stand up for himself. Wesley and Taylor break away from the history lesson on the tour and end up learning that the historical library is more than it seems. There are some truly magical things hiding in its walls. Randy's father is also on the trip with the class, but it turns out he wants to demolish the historical library and all its magic. While trying to stay out of Randy and his father's sights, Wesley finds himself drawn to a strange painting of Neverland. He also runs into Locke, who happens to be one of Peter Pan's Lost Boy's from Neverland. Locke is looking for the mysterious Librarian.
Wesley, Locke, and Taylor can't find the Librarian, but they do discover that Locke must get back to his own story. The kids end up in Oz and learn that once a story is written, it must not be changed. Taylor won't be swayed though and she is determined to help the Tin Man find his true love. If you know the rules of time travel, they kind of apply here, you don't mess with the timeline or it will have consequences. Eventually the kids face off with Randy and his dad to get the Neverland key back so Locke can go back. The find the Librarian and face off with the Headless Horseman. Wesley who is almost irritatingly weak throughout the story, finds his inner strength and starts to stand up for himself. He gets tired of being pushed around all the time which is a good lesson for young readers especially if they are in a similar situation with a kid like Randy. Locke heads back to Neverland, but Wes, Taylor, and the Librarian are left in the real world to deal with the mess they've made. The story ends with a bit of a cliffhanger, but not a bad one. I kind of saw it coming.
March 12, 2021
I loved the premise of the book which is why I picked it up. I’m a sucker for books about books and jumping into stories. However, I rarely find one that I find is done really well.
Unfortunately, I this book just average. It was good, entertaining but not super compelling to me. I must admit I had drawn some assumptions based on the cover that let me down. The librarian. On the cover he looks like a kind of mischievous, snarky old man that seems full of secrets and hidden wisdom. While does seem to have many secrets, he was just kind of... kind? I know that sounds bad, but wasn’t what I was expecting.
Unfortunately, I this book just average. It was good, entertaining but not super compelling to me. I must admit I had drawn some assumptions based on the cover that let me down. The librarian. On the cover he looks like a kind of mischievous, snarky old man that seems full of secrets and hidden wisdom. While does seem to have many secrets, he was just kind of... kind? I know that sounds bad, but wasn’t what I was expecting.
June 7, 2019
This would probably be a great story for someone who has actually read (and liked) the Oz books, not just the movie. Unfortunately, I haven't, and likely never will. There are a fair number of characters and events that feature prominently in the Oz books, and the reader is expected to at least have a clue to their relevance. Sadly, I did not. The non-Oz bits were interesting, but not enough to want to read on. I would recommend this to all fans of the Oz books - but if you haven't read, and liked, those books, don't bother with this one.
November 28, 2018
It could have been just another field trip to an old library, but for Wesley and Taylor, it turned into an adventure that would change their lives. You see, there are portals into books, and if the wrong people use them, it changes the course of beloved stories. When a mysterious stranger from the "real" world turns up in Peter Pan, a minor character, who is actually a sort of story guardian, must renter the library and solicit the help of the librarian. That's where our two friends come in. But to tell you more would be to spoil the story.
January 16, 2019
It was OK
Great idea but pretty predictable in execution, my kids and I found this book slightly disappointing. I gave it three stars because there was nothing WRONG with it per se, other than being exactly what you would expect with less “world-building” than I had hoped. It felt like the set up to a series, though, and that’s exactly what it is. Maybe future books are more satisfying. We probably won’t find out.
Great idea but pretty predictable in execution, my kids and I found this book slightly disappointing. I gave it three stars because there was nothing WRONG with it per se, other than being exactly what you would expect with less “world-building” than I had hoped. It felt like the set up to a series, though, and that’s exactly what it is. Maybe future books are more satisfying. We probably won’t find out.
January 21, 2019
I love the idea of re-visiting classic stories through these characters. The library is such a fantastic setting, and the mysterious Librarian is perfect. This is a story of friendship and self-growth that all kids can relate to, set in an exciting adventure in a fairy tale world, that I'll be sure to share with my nieces and nephew. They will love it! I will definitely be ordering more in this series.
January 16, 2020
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to adventure in your favorite childhood book, the kids in the librarian can experience the magic of their childhood stories when they venture into the big library in the middle of town. The kids meet a lost boy and help him get back to Neverland and help save Neverland, people who would like this book are people that like fantasy and children's literature books.
June 12, 2017
What a treat!
My kid and I love the Land of Stories series ... and to this day believe that it is the best story ever told ... until now. The Librarian is definitely worth a read. Even thou short, it was still good. The author did a fantastic job setting up what is to be a great series. Now I have to get my kid to read it ... she will and I can guarantee she will like it.
My kid and I love the Land of Stories series ... and to this day believe that it is the best story ever told ... until now. The Librarian is definitely worth a read. Even thou short, it was still good. The author did a fantastic job setting up what is to be a great series. Now I have to get my kid to read it ... she will and I can guarantee she will like it.
September 1, 2017
Cute Children's story
A bit short, but most likely the right size for kids. The story line seemed to have an air of the television show that came out "Once Upon A Time" but for childern so a simpler story line. Because it is a trend to rewrite fairy tales I gave it a lower score, but it was a fun read.
A bit short, but most likely the right size for kids. The story line seemed to have an air of the television show that came out "Once Upon A Time" but for childern so a simpler story line. Because it is a trend to rewrite fairy tales I gave it a lower score, but it was a fun read.
September 2, 2017
This was a pretty decent middle school book - which perhaps I should have realized from the cover art. (this book has been on my kindle for years and I just finally got around to reading it) I'm glad I have the 2nd one as well, since this one ends rather abruptly and I do want to know what how the characters are going to fix the problems they created with their actions in this one.
January 14, 2018
After downloading the sample on Kindle, I knew I had to read the rest of it! It was an exciting and quick read. I did notice some of it went fast and it was difficult to grasp what was happening and I had to read it a few times to make sense of it. I loved the ending and am intrigued to check out the second book of the series.
April 14, 2022
I read this to my eight year old daughter before bed a few nights. The book ends on quite the cliffhanger and her face was priceless. She said ‘that’s it?!’ And I said ‘that’s it! Maybe we should get the second book?’ Her response was ‘there’s more books? GET THE OTHER BOOKS!’
Needless to say, I think she enjoyed it 😂
Needless to say, I think she enjoyed it 😂
November 1, 2017
Was slightly disappointed with this fractured tale. When the real world and children’s literature collide, you can buy in or close the book. I feel mid to upper elementary students will like this book, but not young adults.
November 12, 2018
Have you ever thought about what life will be like living in the fairy tales? What will you do if villains are getting into the story land and changing your favorite story? Interesting setting and fast-paced story. Recommended to Year 7 students.
January 10, 2019
I really liked this children’s book a lot. Held my interest to the end so I’m sure it will hold a child’s. Taylor and Wesley get themselves into a situation during a library visit. In the process they alter the Wizard of Oz story. Now they must go back and fix it.
February 26, 2019
Great quick read. This story is why we don’t edit the books post publication, folks. You never know the ramifications. Perfect for grades 5-7ish, probably. Or whatever age they start thinking a bit more.
March 23, 2019
This book has a great premise, but I don't think it's very well written. The point of view kept jumping around, along with the personalities and actions of the characters. Great idea, not well executed.
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