The Crooked Sixpence

Reviewed by: Kelley Goodfield - Sacopee Valley Middle School , Hiram , Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: June 13, 2018

Review

When Ivy's grandmother falls and is taken to the hospital, Ivy and her brother Seb are thrown into a magical underground world called Lundinor. At Lundinor they discover uncommon objects (like a toilet brush) that have magical powers, mysterious constables, clocks that do more than tell time, and many mysterious events that seem to be linked to their grandmother. Ivy and Seb must enlist the help of an uncommoner to solve the mystery, free their parents and clear the family name. Complete with mystery, adventure and a little horror, this debut novel is sure to be a hit. A few illustrations scattered throughout the story add to the charm.

Overall Book Score: very good