Colleen's review
The Nobodies
by N.E. Bode, Julianna Baggott
Colleen's review
The Nobodies by N.E. Bode, Julianna Baggott
Colleen's review
rating:
recommended for: Sixth graders and up
Although I read this sequel before the original, I really enjoyed it. It can be read on many levels-- as a thrilling adventure, a lovely trot through references to other children's books, and a reflection on how to live life in the moment and embrace change. I know that sounds like a pile of hooey-- who would see such depth in a young person's novel?-- but the main character's struggles with expressing her tru character enough to find the truth (who captured the Nobodies) is a wonderful metaphor for modern life, with so many choices. The author reminds us all to be ourselves; it's the best choice in the end. Or maybe I'm just assuming that because I'm in the middle of a personal quest myself.
