This is one of the best books I have read in a really long time. When I finished, I was genuinely sad because I didn't want it to end. It was a good story that also made me feel really good, a dose of needed serotonin in paper form, more comforting than the best bowl of mashed potatoes. It's the story of Linus Baker, a dull and dreary government worker whose only friend is a cantankerous cat. Linus is a social worker, but the children he works with are magical beings who are sent to orphanages to protect them - and the world - from powers they can't always control. When Linus is sent on a monthlong mission to examine the leader and residents of one mysterious - and possibly dangerous - school, his life is turned upside down. He meets Lucy, the 6-year-old son of Satan who struggles to be accepted as an average kid despite his dark heritage; Talia, a gnome who fiercely protects her garden and her friends; and Chauncey, an alien-like creature who dreams of becoming a hotel bellboy. These and other quirky characters teach Linus about accepting each others' differences, taking risks and finding love. This is a sweet, funny and exciting story that might remind readers of their favorite things about Harry Potter, the Umbrella Academy and Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. Its message about looking past our differences and accepting everyone for who they are is an important one.
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AuthorMrs. McHugh is a librarian and instructional technology specialist. She loves talking books and pop culture with her students at Hanover High School. Archives
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