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The Order of the Odd-Fish is compelling, completely drawing the reader in to the fantasy world the author has so carefully and fully (sub)created; the action is all over the place, reminding one of the cross-country tours involved in The Man Who Was Thursday, The Ball and the Cross, and even Manalive.

The imagination of Mr. Kennedy is wild, wooly, and incredibly active. But lest you think that there is just creative genius at work in descriptive writing, let me assure you there is a wild and serious plot, and a protagonist whom you quickly learn to care about.

The language is rich, the scenery detailed, the story humorous and amazing. I recommend it for about ages 15 and up. Unless you have a 13-14 year old with a strong stomach, as there are some scenes which could cause those to become squeamish (on the other hand, I enjoyed those scenes, but I'm 40 something.)]]>