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Wildwood
by Colin Meloy
Age: 4th-6th grade (advanced readers)
Read-alike: Narnia
Well, of course I had to read it because the lead singer of my favorite band (The Decemberists) wrote it. Meloy writes amazing lyrics for his band that are mini-tales full of characterization, conflict, metaphor, and any other literary device he can get his hand on. Meloy's lyrics are complex and flavorful, fun or deeply sorrowful. His venture into novel writing is a welcome addition to his creativity.
Although the main character is a young girl (like 14?) this book reminds me of an adult version of Narnia with complex vocabulary (although not forced), a lengthy read, and twists in a common plot line. I found it interesting how snobby & hipster the first chapter was and what a turn-off it would be to many readers. However, the rest of the book bars away from precociousness and instead focuses on character development, plot, and action. I enjoyed the dual story line and the scattered pictures throughout the book. At the beginning, I was expecting Curtis to be a clone of Edward, but his choices are less selfish and gradually mature throughout the novel.
Read-alike: Narnia
Well, of course I had to read it because the lead singer of my favorite band (The Decemberists) wrote it. Meloy writes amazing lyrics for his band that are mini-tales full of characterization, conflict, metaphor, and any other literary device he can get his hand on. Meloy's lyrics are complex and flavorful, fun or deeply sorrowful. His venture into novel writing is a welcome addition to his creativity.
Although the main character is a young girl (like 14?) this book reminds me of an adult version of Narnia with complex vocabulary (although not forced), a lengthy read, and twists in a common plot line. I found it interesting how snobby & hipster the first chapter was and what a turn-off it would be to many readers. However, the rest of the book bars away from precociousness and instead focuses on character development, plot, and action. I enjoyed the dual story line and the scattered pictures throughout the book. At the beginning, I was expecting Curtis to be a clone of Edward, but his choices are less selfish and gradually mature throughout the novel.