Encanto meets Coraline in this spooky middle grade story that deals with family ties, fear of change, and generational trauma as it follows a girl who must convince an old, haunted house to release its hold on her and her family.Eleven-year-old Micah has no interest in moving out of her grandfather’s house. She loves living with Poppop and their shared hobby of driving around rich neighborhoods to find treasures in others’ trash. To avoid packing, Micah goes for a bike ride and ends up at Finch House, the decrepit Victorian that Poppop says is Off Limits. Except when she gets there, it’s all fixed up and there’s a boy named Theo in the front yard. Surely that means Finch House isn’t Off Limits anymore? But when Poppop finds her there, Micah is only met with his disappointment. By the next day, Poppop is nowhere to be found. After searching everywhere, Micah’s instincts lead her back to Finch House. But once Theo invites her inside, Micah realizes she can’t leave. And that, with its strange whispers and deep-dark shadows, Finch House isn’t just a house…it’s alive. Can Micah find a way to convince the house to let her go? Or will she be forced to stay in Finch House forever?
Publication Year: 2023
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Have you ever felt like things were about to change and weren't ready? Micah is having a hard time moving away from her best friend. Granted, that person is her grandpa Poppop, but she will miss all the time they have spent together, from going and grabbing random pieces of furniture off the side of the road to getting breakfast and doughnuts at the local bakery. She wants to spend more time with him before she moves, but when an unexpected bike ride takes her towards the one house, Poppop tells her not to go near. "Finch House" has a history of being the last place missing kids have been seen; things change between them. Poppop becomes different. He wants to be alone and won't answer Micah's questions about the house. When Poppop goes missing, Micah is not sure everything is what it seems at the Finch House, and she will get to the bottom of it! With the new owner of the house, Theo. They will see if all of Poppop's warnings are true or if it is all a ghost story.
I was fascinated by this book! The way that the author wove the atmosphere around and created a story about belonging and letting things go made this book enjoyable, and I could not put it down until it was finished. The way the author put a little bit of history about segregational housing with black families was a surprise. Still, it does it in a way that younger children will be able to understand. The book is a little faster pace, and certain plot points seem rushed, but I didn't feel like it took away from the story. This story is about feeling like you have no control over your life and wanting to take a more proactive stand on the things you care about the most. I recommend this book to everyone!
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*This book was given to me by NetGalley for an honest review*
Have you ever felt like things were about to change and weren't ready? Micah is having a hard time moving away from her best friend. Granted, that person is her grandpa Poppop, but she will miss all the time they have spent together, from going and grabbing random pieces of furniture off the side of the road to getting breakfast and doughnuts at the local bakery. She wants to spend more time with him before she moves, but when an unexpected bike ride takes her towards the one house, Poppop tells her not to go near. "Finch House" has a history of being the last place missing kids have been seen; things change between them. Poppop becomes different. He wants to be alone and won't answer Micah's questions about the house. When Poppop goes missing, Micah is not sure everything is what it seems at the Finch House, and she will get to the bottom of it! With the new owner of the house, Theo. They will see if all of Poppop's warnings are true or if it is all a ghost story.
I was fascinated by this book! The way that the author wove the atmosphere around and created a story about belonging and letting things go made this book enjoyable, and I could not put it down until it was finished. The way the author put a little bit of history about segregational housing with black families was a surprise. Still, it does it in a way that younger children will be able to understand. The book is a little faster pace, and certain plot points seem rushed, but I didn't feel like it took away from the story. This story is about feeling like you have no control over your life and wanting to take a more proactive stand on the things you care about the most. I recommend this book to everyone!
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