FICTION

Archibald Finch and the Lost Witches

by Michel GUYON
illus. by Zina Kostitch. 350p. Line 8. Oct. 2018. Tr $19.99. ISBN 9781732569928.
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Gr 4–6—Archibald Finch is a unique combo of quirks. He knows everything, but he doesn't know how he's acquired his knowledge and he's scared of monsters. So scared that he insists on sharing a room with his older sister Hailee, which is odd considering that their new home is a manor with 20 rooms that the family just inherited from Archibald's grandma. He is constantly bullied at school and he feels he has no friends. While exploring his large new home one day, a globe captures Archibald's attention. He's soon absorbed right into the globe, with his sister as a witness. His parents call Scotland Yard. Meanwhile, Archibald has entered a new world and sets off on a magical adventure. Hailee is soon off on her own adventure searching for Archibald.
VERDICT This page-turner is sure to capture the attention of readers who enjoy magical fantasy adventures.
Reviewed by Helen Foster James, University of California at San Diego , Dec 01, 2018

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