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Narcolepsy
2 Reviews
(3)
YA
A series of suicides preceded by strange, sinister crow sightings plunges social outcast Koda into the supernatural underpinnings of the tragedies in his small town. Aided by a mysterious new student, Koda races to stop the ancient vendetta from victimizing his community. Romney balances folkloric menace, real-world conflicts, and snarky character notes in this eerie, urgent mystery set in modern-day Japan.
Reviewer: Claire E. Gross
(2)
4-6
Nicholas Benedict is the brilliant narcoleptic mentor of the eccentric, puzzle-loving Mysterious Benedict Society. In this story from his childhood, nine-year-old orphan Nicholas discovers a mystery but also a gang of bullies. The mystery drives the plot, the bullies add tension, and Nicholas's emotional development deepens the tenderness. Fans will be pleased with the entirely earned, feel-good ending they expect from Stewart.
Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
March, 2012
2 reviews
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