I loved the look of this graphic novel; beautifully bound with a lovely muted illustration on the cover, with a girl climbing over mounds of books - what’s not to like?
However, I found the artwork hard to decipher, and was unsure what exactly was happening on a couple of pages. I also felt the story didn’t quite work for me - it all seemed too contrived and not particularly logical. I was disappointed.
I was also surprised by the sudden ending….this is apparently the first book in a trilogy.
It’s on the NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge list for Years 7-9, however, I don’t know if this will appeal to all kids.