The Silver Gate

Reviewed by: Amy McInerney - Falmouth Elementary School , Falmouth, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: February 13, 2018

Review

Although Wynn was born with developmental delays, her village believes babies like her are changelings, sent to the village to bring bad luck. The fate for so-called changelings is abandonment in the woods. Yet when her mother refuses to lose her daughter, they create a life for themselves on the outskirts of the village, away from judging eyes. It is here, in this secret cabin that her brother Elric visits, doting upon his sister as she grows. When their mother unexpectedly passes away, their father sells Wynn as a maid, where she will fight for scraps of food and sleep on the floor. Unwilling to let her sister fall to such a fate, Elric sets off on an adventure to bring her to safety. Touches of magic, beautiful descriptions, and lore woven throughout the pages will draw in fans of fantasy. An initially enthralling beginning leads to a meandering plot which requires the attention of a sophisticated reader. Recommended as a secondary purchase.

Overall Book Score: good