
This story for younger readers may lack some of the intense complexity and bizarre quirkiness of her Hoffman's books for teens and adults, but it is immensely enjoyable nonetheless. Maya is a tough, likable character, and the magical concepts that underlie the book are fresh and intriguing. As always with Hoffman's books, there is more than meets the eye to the characters and their situations, and she never relies on cliches or stereotypes in her storytelling. I recommend this one to tweens and younger teens (Maya attends middle school) who enjoy thoughtful and exciting magical tales.
Books in the Magic Next Door series:
1. Thresholds
2. Meeting
Thresholds (#1 in the Magic Next Door series) by Nina Kiriki Hoffman (Viking, 2010)
Other reviews of books by this author:
A Stir of Bones
Hoffman, Nina Kiriki - Fall of Light
Past the Size of Dreaming
Red Heart of Memories
Spirits That Walk in Shadow
The Thread That Binds the Bones
I've been meaning to read this one for ages--thanks for the nudge to actually do so!
ReplyDeleteCharlotte - I hope you enjoy it! I have the second one checked out from the library and hope to get to it soon.
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