Remarkable, by Lizzie
K. Foley
4.5 stars
Description:
Visit the town of Remarkable, where you are sure to stay right next door to
adventure! You can tour the Museum of Remarkablility and may also have time to
meet the rest of Remarkable’s incredibly talented citizens – which actually
would include everyone. Everyone, that is, except Jane. Plain Jane Doe (aged
10), is the only one in Remarkable without a single talent. When you first
get acquainted you may find her life a bit boring, but don’t pack up
and leave town yet, because this is where things start to get exciting: dangerous-minded
twins enroll in Jane’s school following the appearance of a mysterious pirate
on her doorstep; someone plants a bomb that turns everyone blue; there is a
kidnapping conducted by a devious gang of pirates; and even the lake monster
gets in on the action! In the midst of all the swirling confusion, you will be
right there beside Jane when she discovers the secret that will rock her world.
But when the key to fame involves risking the happiness of a friend, will Jane
be willing to release her dream of a famous life?
Concerns: There
is some brief but uncomfortably intense fortune telling (my reason for not
rating this 5 stars).
Summary: This
book can only be described as remarkable! I love the sense of humor the author
brings to every page, while cleverly enticing the reader to become a part of
the story by getting them caught up in the lives of the intriguing characters.
After all, who wouldn’t love a story where there are jelly wars, a pirate with
two peg legs who can ride a bike, a monster saves the day, and a local dentist
who is furious because everyone in Remarkable has perfect teeth?
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