The Whisperer

Reviewed by: Peg Becksvoort - Falmouth Middle, Falmouth, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: February 9, 2016

Review

From the beginning, this felt like a "Prince and the Pauper" story.

In this thinly contrived story, Lute, Crown Prince, and Griff, child of a poor falconer, come together to realize that they are twins. It is a bit slow, but will engage some who enjoy a slower pace. There are magical creatures, there is evil, and the characters do grow and become stronger as the plot develops. The ending is predictable and yet we are left wanting more story at the end.

Overall Book Score: good

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About the Book

Author:

McIntosh, Fiona

Illustrator: ,

Publisher: Knopf

Book Type: chapter book fiction

Genre: adventure,fantasy

Audience: grades 4-6,grades 7-9

Binding Type: reinforced trade binding

Binding Quality: good

ISBN: 9780553498271

Price: 16.99