Reviewed by: Michael Thal
Genre: Fantasy/Middle Grade
Approximate word count:60-65,000 words
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Author:
A daughter
of missionaries, J.L. McCreedy grew up in Southeast Asia. In college she
studied English and earned a law degree. Today she freelances as a writer and
consultant for charitable causes. She is currently working on her next Liberty
Frye adventure.
Description:
Liberty
Frye, a middle school student’s world is turned upside down when a stranger
named Iorgu enters her small Mississippi village requesting directions to the
most unvisited house in town—the Frye home. He has come all the way from
Germany with a manila envelope for Libby’s mom. It’s also the day Libby meets
Ginny, a sad chubby girl destined to become her best friend. The message in the
envelope precipitates an unexpected trip to Mrs. Frye’s native Germany, meeting
grandparents Libby didn’t know were alive, and discovering a family heritage of
witches.
Appraisal:
In a
playful writing style kids enjoy, J.L. McCreedy brings us Liberty Frye and the Witches of Hessen. The entertaining cast of
characters include the Snookles, Ginny’s foster parents, Uncle Frank, an
eccentric inventor living in a dilapidated home in the woods, and Libby’s mom
and dad, who keep dark secrets as they hide away in Baluhla, Mississippi. When
the setting moves to Germany the characters become even more bizarre. Take
Iorgu, the messenger, who has the perfect job for a man who can transform
himself into a crow. Though Libby’s grandmother comes across a bit weird, she
seems normal next to Sabine, the ugliest woman Libby had ever met. However, her
frightful exterior is nothing compared to the beautiful Zelna, an evil witch
whose plans, if come to fruition, could destroy Libby forever.
Format/Typo Issues:
No
significant issues
Rating: **** 4 stars
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