Lexile level- 720, age 8-12
John Stephens is a talented story teller. He has woven a compelling story about three children who find themselves on a surprising, terrifying, exhilarating journey. Right from the beginning, this story catches you off guard. Late on Christmas Eve, Kate, Michael, and Emma's parents reluctantly give them away to an old man who hides them in an orphanage. The children go from one orphanage to another. After angering their latest headmaster, they find themselves traveling to a remote city where people are strange and their new home stranger. The new orphange only has three children in it- them. Their new headmaster, Dr. Pym has many secrets.
I really enjoyed this story. John Stephens really developed strong characters. I found that I was rooting for the children throughout the book. I would warn that the plot is SUPER twisty. So, if you are a younger reader, you may want to keep notes (or draw pictures) to keep the events in order.
This is the first book in a series....so jump on now!
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