I actually got to read 2 books this weekend..TWO! So, we got in The Everafter from library processing so I decided to check it out to see what it was all about. The cover which has a picture of an orchid is very intriguing. So the gist of the book is a girl who has passed on is trying to figure out where exactly she is and she finds objects that surround her "being". These objects are lke clues to her past and help her figure out who she is, why she died and what she needs to do. It's beautifully written. The imagery the writer creates with her words are almost poetic. However, because it is so ethereal (meaning spiritual and thinking about life beyond death) it sometimes could be difficult for an average middle schooler to grasp. I did love this book but I think Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin was easier to "get". The content was pretty PG and didn't push any limites. If I had a student who was a strong reader and had the maturity and wanting to explore life aftter death, I would give it to them in a heartbeat (along with Elsewhere).
Library Chick Rating...Scrambled, Almost an Omelet
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