Published by: Simon & Schuster UK, February 26th 2015
Genre: MG, Fantasy
Pages: 208
Format: Ebook
Source: Simon & Schuster, via Netgalley
In her first novel for middle-grade readers , bestselling author Alice Hoffman tells a bewitching story of love and friendship that is truly magical.
Twig lives in Sidwell, where people whisper that fairy tales are real. After all, her town is rumored to hide a monster. And two hundred years ago, a witch placed a curse on Twig’s family that was meant to last forever. But this summer, everything will change when the red moon rises. It’s time to break the spell.
Nightbird is a bittersweet tale of friendship, secrets, and familial love. With a hidden, winged brother, Twig Fowler lives surrounded by secrets. Her town has history of witchcraft. Her family is cursed. And a new family just moved into the witch's old house. Her summer is shaping up to be
I enjoyed this once it got going. I didn't really get into it until about 40% but then I found myself interested in the story, the secrets, and especially Twig's brother James. I liked the magic of the town, both the fantastical kind and the fascination Twig found in everyday things and people. I especially loved the historian and the garden Twig planted. But there was something that kept me from loving the book. I liked parts but was a little bored in others, didn't feel the characters sometimes, and found the book slow. But still, it was a nice enough story.The ending was probably my favourite part, and I liked the message of acceptance it shows, with James and the townspeople. I could have done without Twig's dad's appearance being the magical salve for her family and life but it didn't ruin the book so much.
This is a sweet children's story of magic and friendship and the secrets families keep to protect each other.
Characters ★★★☆☆
Setting/world building ★★★☆☆
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