Linda Newbery is a popular children's author. She's won numerous awards for her books, and has written books covering a wide range of topics for middle readers and teens.
Her book "Nevermore" is, in my opinion, appropriate for about 4th to 7th graders (obviously this can vary by child though). The basic story line is that Tizzie (a year 7 student) moves with her mother from the city to the countryside (where her mother has taken a job on a mysterious estate). Tizzie meets new people and begins learning about a past that becomes increasingly personal to her.
Overall, this is not Newbery's best work, nor is it the best book I've read in this genre. Having said that, it is still a good book that older elementary and middle schoolers (especially girls) will enjoy. The majority of the plot is pretty straight-forward and predictable, but there are some nice interludes and narrative moments. Most adults will not be overly drawn to this book, but it should be enjoyed by kids in its target audience.
To read my longer review of "Nevermore" by Linda Newbery, click here.
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