Though aimed at a younger audience, the novel reminded me a bit of His Dark Materials trilogy. I think that honestly just may be the animal side kick here that reminded me of the daemon familiars in Pullman’s story. Other than that, it’s probably more reminiscent of Narnia, with a human girl chosen to cross the borders between two worlds and save a magical, wintery land – in this case one where favorite, beloved pets go after they die. Full review. Also, this may be one of my favorite covers […]
A girl is called to save a snow-covered magical kingdom populated by animals – no, it’s not Narnia, why do you ask?
Eleven-year-old Lindelin “Lin” Rosenquist is mourning the death of her pet vole, Rufus, and miserable in her new home away from her best friend and childhood haunts. One dark evening, she receives a mysterious package labelled “Twistrose” with a rose-shaped key inside. She discovers that the key unlocks a strange portal in the cellar under the house, and the portal leads to the magical kingdom of Sylver, entirely populated by animals with some kind of special bond to children on Earth. The petlings are deceased […]