Ok, so, you never know when you are going to learn of a new and exciting read. Last week we were at the dentist and while I was waiting for the Hubs to get done with his appointment I had a lovely conversation with the office manager, Donna, who I count as a friend not just someone who takes my payment.
We were talking about “Stranger Things” and how we both, surprisingly, enjoyed it. Then she told me about her latest read — “The Midnight Children” by Dan Gemeinhart. It is the story of Ravani, a very lonely only child and his parents and then the seven orphans who take up camp in the vacant house across the street. There is much excitement, adventure, mystery and learning that takes place in this book. Now, I have to say that the descriptions of the slaughterhouse, the main industry of the small town it is set in, is maybe a bit over the top and I could have done with less of that but the overall premise of the story was good and the characters of Ravani and Virginia were very well fleshed out.
I enjoyed this book as an adult, I think kids would like it and I am going to buy a copy for my own library — I don’t do that much anymore so for me to do that it has to be good. I will let you know what the kid thinks about it.
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