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Title: A Curious Tale of the In-Between
Author: Lauren DeStefano
Narrator: Brittany Pressley
Format: Unabridged
Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins
Language: English
Release date: 09-01-15
Publisher: Audible Studios
Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10
Publisher's Summary:
Pram Bellamy is special - she can talk to ghosts. She doesn't have too many friends amongst the living, but that's all right. She has her books, she has her aunts, and she has her best friend, the ghostly Felix. Then Pram meets Clarence, a boy from school who has also lost a parent and is looking for answers.
Together they arrive at the door of the mysterious Lady Savant, who promises to help. But this spiritualist knows the true nature of Pram's power, and what she has planned is more terrifying than any ghost.
New York Times best-selling author Lauren DeStefano is beloved by critics and readers alike, and her middle grade debut is lyrical, evocative and not to be missed.
Members Reviews:
Really good
Couldn't put the book down, it was an excellent story. I recommend this book to any body who enjoys ghostly tales.
Awesome read.
I loved it. I just wish their was a sequel.
Five Stars
My friend liked this quite a lot.
Pramâs adventures are exciting and touching, making A CURIOUS TALE OF THE IN-BETWEEN a gripping story that I couldn't put down
Lauren DeStefano --- author of the young adult series the Internment Chronicles and the Chemical Garden Trilogy --- delivers A CURIOUS TALE OF THE IN-BETWEEN, a magical middle grade novel following a young girl named Pram.
Pram, short for Pragmatic, is raised by her aunts in a home for the elderly. Her only friend growing up was Felix, a ghost only she could see. However, when Pram starts going to public school, she befriends a boy named Clarence who is grieving for his late mother. The three of them search for Pramâs mystery father and the ghost of Clarenceâs mother and find plenty of adventure on the way.
At the start of the story, I found myself wondering if A CURIOUS TALE OF THE IN-BETWEEN should truly be middle grade. The opening scene describes a nurse discovering a pregnant woman, Pramâs mother, hanging from a dogwood tree. If the reader is comfortable with that passage, the tale DeStefano weaves is great for that age range.
There is an eerie tone in this book, and the presence of ghosts and a spirit world make it an amazing read to prepare for the Halloween season. However, just like I believe that this middle grade book is great for readers above that age range, it would also be a good read at all times of the year.
Pramâs adventures are both exciting and touching, making A CURIOUS TALE OF THE IN-BETWEEN a gripping story that I could not put down.
DeStefano knows how to build enchanting characters. As a curious young girl with an ability to see ghosts, Pram sees the world through a unique perspective. She is an intelligent, caring girl who comes into herself throughout the tale. As Clarence, another complex character, grows closer to Pram, he teaches both her and the readers about the meaning of friendship.
At its heart, A CURIOUS TALE OF THE IN-BETWEEN is about two grieving 11-year-olds, and their experiences navigating loss will teach readers of any age different outlooks on death and how to deal with death in their own lives. The amazing learning opportunities are not limited to mourning; this book has taught me about the meaning of family and the importance of loving yourself.
Pramâs adventures are both exciting and touching, making A CURIOUS TALE OF THE IN-BETWEEN a gripping story that I could not put down. Even though the events in this book came to a satisfying resolution, there is plenty of room to continue with Pramâs story.
