*While attending #NCTE25 in Denver, I was given this ARC from the Penguin Random House booth. I knew nothing of the story, but loved the cover, the title, and the recommendation from the representative.
What It's About - Five Things You Need to Know... *Denver family has changed and he has a new younger step-brother named Harlan.
*Denver, Harlan, and their parents are spending the summer at a camp where the mother will work.
*Denver is sick of his younger brother and his ruining things of Denver's.
*While in the forest of their new home, Denver comes across a tree that is alive in more ways than one.
*When the tree informs Denver he can turn Harlan into a tree for a short amount of time, Denver jumps at the chance, but doesn't realize the consequences that will follow.
What I Thought of It - Five Observations/Reflections...
*The beginning of the story was engaging and caught my attention right away.
*When the "fantasy" elements came into play, I wasn't as invested in the story as I thought I would be.
*I enjoyed the friendship between Denver and another child from the area. Their quest to save Harlan was amazing.
*I'm not the biggest fantasy reader, but I don't mind "magical realism" and that was how I viewed the story as I read.
*There were some parts where I skimmed and scanned, but overall enjoyed the story.
Who Should Read It...
*This would be the best part for young readers of fantasy and magical realism. In my opinion, it is geared for the reader in grades four, five, and six. Middle-school readers would also be a great audience for the story. Happy Reading!
Rating...
3 out of 5 stars
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