*A novel that was sent to me via Amulet Books. A reading friend also had a copy of the book and highly recommended it so I brought it to the top of my TBR pile.
What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
*Tag lives in a world where the "wind" is quite dangerous.
*When the younger children venture out into the world, they are being "swept" away and vanishing.
*Tag keeps herself safe. That is until her own sisters are "windswept". Tag knows she must venture out into the dangerous world to locate her sisters.
*As tag enters the cold and unknown world, she meets up with several young children who all seem to have talents that will lead them to the missing children.
*Tag isn't sure she has a skill or talent, but is determined to not only find her own sisters, but the other missing children as well.
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections
*This was another middle-grade novel I read over winter break which was perfect timing because of the setting and plot of this novel.
*I enjoyed reading about Tag and all of her adventures.
*There were some spots that moved a bit slow for my taste, but I kept on reading.
*I'm not normally a fan of fantasy, but I found myself intrigued about this particular fantasy.
*There were lots of unique and fantastical characters throughout the story and I know young readers will enjoy this tale.
Who Should Read It:
*Fantasy readers will quite enjoy Tag and her friends adventures in the "windswept" world. The book is most likely geared toward readers in the upper elementary grades along with middle-school readers. Happy Reading!
Rating: 3 STARS out of 5 Stars
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