Moss Whelan

Disclaimer: I received a free copy.
I was a bit hesitant when starting this book, as i'm not a big fan of stories narrated by children. But, what can i say, this book reminded me a lot of Alice in the Wonderland, and maybe even Harry Potter! The imagination here is fantastic and very well put into words.

Moss makes a point of putting things upside down. This kind of quirk sometimes felt a bit overdone to the point where it's predictable, but it suited both the caracter and the story, so i'm not mad about it.

Our main character is Mool, an adolescent girl with a wildly creative imagination. Mool not only has problems fitting in, but also problems staying rooted to one concrete reality. This spoke to me deeply, and I think a lot of people have been there and so a lot of readers will definitely relate to Mool.

I like to think of myself as a pretty imaginative person, but as I progressed through this book I was just blown away by the author’s talent for conjuring up the most original and quirky characters. Overall, 5 stars!… (mais)

I did enjoy this book very much! Worlds of fantasy, stepping through unseen doors and crossing magical bridges and encountering fantastical creatures-- it was a tale that as a child I would have adored and read again and again.
Mool lives in Vancouver, but her father has been dead since she was small and she has never had really any friends except for an imaginary green lion named Inbrel and two talking mice names Robert and Pierre. Her mother has received word that she must go to help take care of her ailing brother, Mool's Uncle Matthew. Mool does not want to leave the only home she has ever known, but upon arriving at their destination, can't quite believe where she is. Nothing is as it is supposed to be and her mother informs her that this "other" world is actually where she and Mool's father are from. The land of Terrapin and her "imaginary" friends Inbrel, Pierre, and Robert actually live here. Danger abounds-- children are disappearing, Inbrel is illegally arrested, there is a war going on and no one can be trusted. Mool reluctantly makes "friends" with Olga her cousin and they have many adventures together trying to find Inbrel and avoid capture themselves. Mool doesn't think much of herself until she discovers her destiny, which is something she would have never guessed. I received this book from the author for an honest review, and it was a delight to read!… (mais)