Title: Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy
By Karen Foxlee
The Gist:
When Ophelia’s father takes a job organizing an
exhibition of swords at a museum in a city where it always snows, she has no
idea that her life will change from scientific to mystical, and her perception
of herself will go from boring to brave.
On the first day at the museum, Ophelia stumbles upon the Marvelous Boy,
who is being kept prisoner by the evil Snow Queen. He has been waiting for Ophelia to come and help him to
defeat her, and in doing so save the world from certain doom.
In this story with-in a story, readers are taken on a
magical journey complete with wizards, swords, snow leopards, ghosts, and one
unlikely heroine who has yet to discover just how special she truly is.
What I thought:
You have got to pick up this book! It is one of those stories that sticks
to you as you’re reading it. Every
time that I was forced to take a step away to complete another necessary task,
I found myself thinking about this book.
Ms. Foxlee writes so beautifully with just enough imagery so that you
can clearly see everything through her words, but not too much so as to not
confuse a young reader.
The reading level on this book is between grades
3-7, and I would agree with that range, although, being an adult, I thoroughly
enjoyed this book as well! I think
that the themes in this book, and the tension that is created would be too
intense for younger children, or those children prone to nightmares.
All in all, this is a wonderful, imaginative story
that is sure to spark many creative thoughts in your child, or yourself. The illustrations at the beginning of
each section are absolutely beautiful, and add to the fanciful feeling that
this book exudes. You will find
yourself bundling under a cover to stay warm as you race through this eclectic
museum as a young girl discovers the bravery that lives within all of us. I cannot wait to read more from Ms. Foxlee.
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