FICTION

Marvelous

by Travis THRASHER
352p. (The Books of Marvella: Bk. 1). NavPress/TH1NK. 2014. Tr $14.99. ISBN 9781612916231.
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Gr 7–10—Thrasher is known for writing about teens dealing with less than perfect circumstances. In Marvelous, Brandon is coping with an abusive alcoholic father and too-busy-to-notice mother. When Marvel enters his life, her upbeat quirkiness and the air of mystery captivate him. Unfortunately, her character is never very well developed beyond her 1970s-style clothing and unwavering devotion to God. The record-store setting and music references (there are playlists in the back of the book, which include everything from Justin Timberlake to The Smiths) add a little hipness to an otherwise standard summer vacation murder mystery. While the book may not appeal to typical YA readers, this is a solid purchase, especially where Christian fiction is popular.—Sarah Jones, Clinton-Macomb Public Library, MI
Reviewed by Sarah Jones , Oct 01, 2014

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