Porter has blended folklore and contemporary fiction to tell the story of Dead Papa Toothwort, older than anything, and Lanny, a free-spirited child who finds himself missing. The book swaps perspectives from the two characters, plus Lannys parents and others in the village, to tell a story not just of a boy gone missing, but of social issues, biases, media hounding, and the magical aspects of the tale. 4.5/5