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The Oak Hotel: The Chronicles of Burnam Tau’roh: Book One by Walter G. Klimczak
Autumn Harbor Press, 2008
ISBN: 978-0-6152-0160-3
Available: Pre-order (June,2008 release)
When Kayleigh’s grandfather dies, her parents tell her that she can choose a few things for herself. Kayleigh decides this is an excellent opportunity for an adventure. She convinces her friend, Lincoln, to join her in a journey from their hometown to a mystical world, where they are pursued by the mysterious Mayor Stitch. The Oak Hotel is the beginning of an intriguing new young adult fantasy series. Kayleigh and Lincoln are appealing characters who will hold readers’ interest. Many fantasy novels depend on exposition to establish their setting, but The Oak Hotel flows well, and the pacing will keep the reader turning the pages. Unfortunately, the book has a maddening ending, with an unfinished and unsatisfying feel. Readers caught by the story will be impatient for the next installment in this series. Recommended for public and school libraries.
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