I've had this book in my pile for quite some time. I've been reading to read the story for quite some time. I finally grabbed the book off the pile, started reading yesterday and finished today. I could not put it down.
What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
1. *Amberland is a special place. The residents of this "country" have access to Amber which enables them to be the best version of themselves.2. *Mira and her family aren't originally from this country which means they don't have access to the Amber like the citizens of the country.
3. *All Mira has wanted since moving to Amberland, is the ability to take her daily dose of Amber as her classmates are able to.
4. *Once Mira, and her professional parents, are granted citizenship, Mira believes everything will work out perfectly for not only for herself, but some of her classmates as well.
5. *Being the "outsider" taught Mira a lot, but once she becomes an "insider", she learns even more about herself, doing the right thing, and the world in which she lives.
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
1. *I wasn't expecting the fantasy element to the story. Normally, I'm not a huge fan of fantasy, but with this novel, I absolutely loved it.
2. *On the surface, the story may seem like a simple plot about kids wanting to take a medication that will make them perfect. There is so much more within the pages of the book.
3. *As I mentioned, once I began, I was HOOKED. I could not stop reading. I wanted to find out what was going to happen and what Mira was going to do.
4. *The topics of racism, immigration, politics, and citizenship are presented in the most kid friendly way I think I've ever seen.
5. *Not only is the story enjoyable and a page-turner, but the events in the book will lead to some deep and meaningful discussions.
Who Should Read It:
*I would recommend the book to all middle-grade readers. I can't imagine a young reader not enjoying what the story has to offer. I'm thinking of using the novel either as a class read aloud or a "Breakfast with Books" book club selection. Readers in graders four through six, and middle-school, would be ideal for the book. Happy Reading!
Rating: 5 STARS out of 5 Stars
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