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Hereville: How Mirka Met A Meteorite (2012)

by Barry Deutsch(Favorite Author)

3.78 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

1613123736 (ISBN13: 9781613123737)

languge

English

genre

Fantasy

publisher

Amulet Books

series

Hereville

review 1: While I liked this book a lot, I didn't like it as much as the first _Hereville_ book. For one thing, I don't like the doppleganger conceit—it may help Mirka grow up in the end, but it's a tired cliché that I wish didn't show up in this book. Secondly, I realized that the knitting's drawn incorrectly, which, as a knitter, really bothered me, considering how major of a plot point it is for the series. Outside of those things, though, this is still a fun series. Mirka's always entertaining with a great family, and I love the look at Orthodox Jewish life. Additionally, the coloring and layouts are always a step outside of the norm and really bring something different to this book. I hope there's a third book in the series soon!
review 2: Mirka is a rarely... more seen protagonist- an orthodox Jewish girl. There is a nice balance of realism and fantasy and the spiritual elements are authentic. The relationship she has with her strict, yet wise and loving step-mother, is refreshing. The adult figure is neither a caricature of wickedness nor witlessness and she is not over-bearing; she provides instruction and guidance but Mirka is left to sort out her problems on her own. less

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