Should I read the Internal Devices series?

[Emma]

I've been noticing this book a lot lately so do you think I should read it? Do you think I should put it in my sixth grade classroom? (Please no spoilers for the book!) Could you also give me a summary?

[Olivia]

I would definitely recommend that you read this book! I find it appropriate for sixth-seventh grade students and older, as there is some older content in a few chapters. Don't worry, there's nothing graphic. It should be up to your discretion as whether or not you wish to place it in your classroom. Sixth graders would definitely enjoy the book, but they may not find all of the underlying themes presented in the book. Here's a description from my review of the book:

Tessa Gray, the novel's protagonist, has lived in New York for her entire life with her brother, Nathaniel, and her Aunt Harriet. Her brother, seeking work, travels to London where he secures a job shortly before their aunt's death. After the funeral, Tessa receives a later from Nate, containing a one-way ticket to London via ship. However, when she arrives in London, her brother is nowhere to be found. Instead, she is introduced to two women, who are referred to as the Dark Sisters. They deceptively inform her that they had been sent on her brother's behalf to accompany her back to the house - he had been caught up at work. A carriage ride through the busy, cobble-stone streets of London brings her to the Dark House, where Tessa is imprisoned by the Dark Sisters. These so called Dark Sisters claim they are training Tessa, teaching her about her unknown power. Terrified, confused, and alone, Tessa is introduced to an entirely new world, one she never even knew existed that is full of both wonder and danger.

[Emma]

Thanks so much! I'll absolutely read the book now! After I read the book I'll decide to put the book in my classroom or not and that was an amazing summary so thank you!!!!!

[Olivia]

No problem! I'm glad I could help. I hope you enjoy the book!

[Emma]

I hope I do to! I think I'm going to read it in a few weeks but it looks like a lot of people have requests on it already at the library! Thanks again!!! It means a lot!

[Rodica]

yup... its the best book ever