Bestselling author Alice Hoffman's children's book, 'Nightbird,' receives mostly positive reviews
Hoffman's book tells the story of a girl whose family had a curse placed upon them and whose town is fearful of what they believe to be a monster living in their midst.
'Nightbird' is by Alice Hoffman.
鈥淭he Dovekeepers鈥� author Alice Hoffman is receiving mostly positive reviews for her upcoming book, 鈥淣ightbird,鈥� which is written for young readers.
鈥淣ightbird鈥� is being released on March 10 and is being marketed as a middle-grade novel. The book centers on young Twig Fowler, who lives in a Massachusetts town with her mother and works to stop people from finding out their family secret: a curse was placed on the male members of their family. However, new arrivals in town may be able to help the Fowlers.聽
In addition to 鈥淒ovekeepers,鈥� Hoffman is behind the books, 鈥淧ractical Magic鈥� and 鈥淭he Museum of Extraordinary Things,鈥� and such young adult titles as 鈥淎quamarine鈥� and 鈥淕reen Angel.鈥澛�
writer Jennifer M. Brown called 鈥淣ightbird鈥� 鈥渆nchanting.鈥�
鈥淐onsummate storyteller Alice Hoffman delivers a layered tale of fear and faith,鈥� Brown wrote.聽
Meanwhile, Publishers Weekly wrote of the book, 鈥淭he book鈥檚 evocative setting and distinctive characters will immediately hook readers, and the history of Twig鈥檚 family, uncovered bit by bit, will keep them engaged鈥� and Kirkus Reviews also called 鈥淣ightbird鈥� 鈥渆nchanting.鈥澛�
鈥淭he mix of romance and magic is irresistible and the tension compelling,鈥� KR wrote.聽
Meanwhile, writer Meghan Cox Gurdon called the book 鈥渕emorable鈥� and 鈥済ently eventful.鈥澛�
However, School Library Journal writer Elisabeth Gattullo Marrocolla of Connecticut鈥檚 Darien Library gave the book a more mixed review, though she said the book should prove popular.聽
鈥淪weet, if somewhat uneven,鈥� she wrote. 鈥淎 clever narrator, beautiful imagery, and the quirky cast of secondary characters who populate the oddball town are the bright spots in this mix of fantasy and mystery. Unfortunately, the climax ties every plot line together neatly, and the overly pat ending undercuts an otherwise sophisticated narrative. Still, the spunky protagonist, copious descriptions of mouth-watering baked goods, and terrific cover art guarantee this magical story will find an audience.鈥�