The Lost Lullaby

Reviewed by: Jill O'Connor - North Yarmouth Academy Library, Yarmouth, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: January 10, 2017

Review

This book by Segel and Kirsten Miller is the third in what appears to be a trilogy (do nightmares ever really end?). In this page-turner, Charlie and his family and friends are once again up against some strange creatures, but this time the evil mastermind is an 80-year-old human child who has entered the Waking World while her equally devious sister is stuck in the Dream World. At least this is how the hero, Charlie, sees things. Charlie, the pragmatist, is desperate to capture the little British trouble-maker and return her to her sister beyond the portal. His brother Jack, the nurturer, wants to befriend her and find out what she needs. Will the two brothers reconcile in time to save all of the worlds from the fury of the world's most wholesome-looking villains? This book picks up after some crazy events in book two (also involving these dastardly sisters) and while there is enough explanation and backstory given to skip that book and move right to book three, reading book one is a necessity to understand the plot of this one. That being said, the entire trilogy is worth a read for those who enjoy stories with mild horror, suspense, deadly plants, realistic family subplots, and a friendship with the president of the Netherworld, Medusa. Segel and Miller have created a wonderful world, some lovable characters, and a very solid middle school horror series.

Overall Book Score: very good