During detention one night at Middleberry Junior High, Ryan Jacobson and Sophia Kelly unlock Classroom 19 to find a mop for the school’s janitor. But the mop isn’t there. Instead, a secret, magical part of the school leads them to strange – and sometimes dangerous – rooms. Finding their way back to safety isn’t as easy as it seems.
I thoroughly enjoyed the fantastic adventures that this duo got to take on together. Reading this book felt like being a kid again and living in a world of imagination! Mariah Montoya illustrates a wild and wonderful journey that also holds developmental importance for the main character. The plot is fast-paced and action-packed, which also makes this a quick and digestible read. A wonderful choice for anyone, but especially kids who are starting to read chapter books.
This is a book meant for a younger reader - a more advanced chapter book. I liked the story and the exploration of grief intended to guide the story, but I didn't like the fact that Sophia seemed to just serve as a love interest to Ryan. I wish that she stood more on her own and that the end of the story doesn't end with the two protagonists becoming each other's love interests.