5 REASONS WHY: OSCAR FROM ELSEWHERE
Hello, friends! Welcome to my space. In this blog, usually, I posted a review of the book that I read, but this time, I decided to post something different. I named it 5 Reasons Why. It contains 5 reasons why you should read the book. In this article, the book is Oscar From Elsewhere.
Oscar From Elsewhere by Jaclyn Moriarty
Publishing date: November 15th, 2022
Synopsis:
DURING A SLEEPOVER, a letter comes to five children begging for the urgent assistance of Esther Mettlestone-Staranise, the newly-realized Rain Weaver; she must arrive before 10am on Monday to save an entire town of elves. When they arrive, the children find two incredibly odd things: first, the town of elves, buried under layers of silver; and second, a regular-size boy who, soon after seeing the children, dies.
Oscar is that boy who skipped school in our world on Monday to skate, and found himself in the city of the elves at just the wrong moment: He fled as fast as he could, but not fast enough because the silver wave struck him and he fell down dead.
Oscar From Elsewhere is the fourth installment of Kingdoms and Empires series. Here are 5 reasons why you should read this book.
1. Great writing style
The story starts with Oscar who is assigned to write a report about the reasons why he was absent from school for the whole week, and that is what this book is about. It's written in a journal style.
2. Unique point of view
Usually, a story with dual pov would feel separated. Each character tells their own story with their own perspective. But not in this book. Like I said before, this book is supposed to be Oscar's report, but there is another person who also writes in it, Imogen. And throughout this book they write back to each other. It is so fun!
3. It's funny
This book is so easy to read, not only because the story is good but also the hilarious moments. There are so many moments that would make you think "What on earth is happening?"
4. Good setting
From the synopsis you'd find that the elves' city is covered with silver things. I like how the author connects it with a skate park.
5. The Wizard of Oz vibes
I think the Wizard of Oz fans would love this book!
Jaclyn Moriarty
Jaclyn Moriarty is an Australian writer of young adult literature.
She studied English at the University of Sydney, and law at Yale University and Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, where she was awarded a PhD.
She is the younger sister of Liane Moriarty. She was previously married to Canadian writer Colin McAdam, and has a son, Charlie. She currently lives in Sydney.
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