Proof that Young Reader books can be engaging, interesting and relevent for all readers. The Thickety is one of only a handful of Young Reader books that managed to terrify me. I thin it's probably most comparable to Neil Gaiman's "Coraline" in tone and style. It's great to read another story about a young, strong, positive female who is forced into making moral choices. This is the kind of story I will be recommending to everyone I know, possibly even forcing copies into the hands of my friends and family. The story is compelling and fast enough that it's impossible to get bored. The ending will only make you long for the next book in the series. When this book hits shelves I suggest you buy a copy at once. You'll want to own it because then you can reread it over and over. Trust me, you will want to do that.