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Barnhill, Kelly

The Mostly True Story of Jack

323 pp. | Little | August, 2011 | Trade ISBN 978-0-316-05670-0 $16.99
(3) 4-6 Jack goes to stay with his aunt and uncle in Iowa. How do people in this place he's never been seem to know him? Barnhill's novel explores issues of magic, good and evil, and family with an effective sense of visual setting and brisk pacing. The story ends in a narratively satisfying place while leaving some intrigue, suggesting a sequel.
Reviewer: Nina Lindsay

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