Nevermoor vs Piecing Me Together

Piecing Me Together by Renee Watson

This was a great read for me because it
felt relatable (from when I was a teenager)
and it was well crafted. I found the storyline
to be a bit of a sleeper, however. What I mean
is that the climax was pretty subtle. It is a nice,
gentle read. I think it is a great for junior high
students who like realistic fiction. DS

Nevermoor - The Trials of Morrigan Crow
by Jessica Townsend

This was a fantastic book. I had trouble
putting it down. I loved the characters and
that it kept me guessing about the plot.
This is a great story for students (and adults)
who like clean fantasy, with a hint of danger,
and strong characters. The narrative is also
well crafted. Between the two stories, my
vote goes to Morrigan Crow and her trials. DS

Ellerslie really enjoyed both the
books for very different reasons,
and we will be purchasing both
books to have in our classroom
libraries and school library, however
all of us agree that Nevermoor
is the winner. We all thought
it was well crafted, well written,
engaging and would be enjoyed
by students of all ages (and as adults, we all loved it!)