...While the core of this fantastical story poses an interesting question about the nature of free will versus fate, its encapsulation in a formulaic melodrama does not provide much of an opportunity for the characters to explore it. Molly is likable enough, but she is often almost obscured by her many issues. Finally, the remarkably unfeasible ending and the frustrating lack of explanation as to why Molly is the only one who is able to make the "Who-Meter" work render the novel unsatisfying.
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What is Anokaberry Annotated?
Anokaberry posted the Best Books of 2008 for Middle Grade Readers on January 9, 2009. Anokaberry is now Anokaberry Annotated. This new aspect of the blog means an accent, a tone, a personal, distinct voice may surface. This blog continues to present books published in the current year for middle grade readers but will also have editorial comment and attitude. Look for more ordered labeling for the coming year -- most obviously labeling that denotes genre: realistic fiction, historical fiction, science fiction, biography, poetry and verse, folklore/folktale and fantasy. Next January's list will honor books of excellence by genre.
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...While the core of this fantastical story poses an interesting question about the nature of free will versus fate, its encapsulation in a formulaic melodrama does not provide much of an opportunity for the characters to explore it. Molly is likable enough, but she is often almost obscured by her many issues. Finally, the remarkably unfeasible ending and the frustrating lack of explanation as to why Molly is the only one who is able to make the "Who-Meter" work render the novel unsatisfying.
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