*I was so excited when I came across this title on NetGalley. I put in a request and the wait began. I almost forgot I put in request when I got a notification that I was granted an E-Galley of the upcoming middle-grade novel. I quickly downloaded and began to read, read, and read!
What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
*Ravani is a lonely young boy who lives in Slaughterville.
*Late one night, Ravani finds himself looking out his window and notices a truck pull up to the house across the street.
*What he sees changes his existing life; seven children exit the truck and enter the house.
*Without realizing his inner courage and strength, Ravani sets out to uncover the mysteries and secrets behind the closed door of the "mystery" house.
*With the help of a new friend, Ravani faces past challenges, and learns to be strong and stand up for what he believes.
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
*A beautiful and tender story about a young boy and the journey he embarks on.
*I've loved everything Dan has written and his newest work of fiction does NOT disappoint.
*Ravani was a thoughtful, authentic, and kind young boy who I grew to love the more I read.
*The story is full of mystery, suspense, and incredible moments.
*The cast of characters DROVE the story and I so enjoyed them all.
Who Should Read It:
*Dan's novels are perfect for readers in grades four and above. All of his stories would appeal to a wide range of children. I think I'm going to use The Midnight Children as our final class read aloud this spring. I don't think I can wait until the fall of 2022. This book is for both young and "old" readers. Happy Reading!
Rating: 5 STARS out of 5 Stars
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