Morris Gleitzman would have to be one of the best writers of Children's fiction writing today. With his latest offering he utilises his insightful talents to dissect a religious cult that has to deal with a rebellious and free thinking young girl, Grace.
Grace loves her family and has a special relationship with her father who has always taught her to true to herself. The family belong to a religious cult that seems to be confused over the difference between the word of God and the word of man. When Grace shows independent views in her class work at school the Elders of the Cult, including her maternal grandfather, blame the father then dismiss the father from the Cult and forbid him to see his wife and family. Grace has to do something and gets herself into a right pickle as Gleitzman uses his Biblical knowledge to telling effect.
Brilliantly told in language that is very accessible to children and structured to appeal to the most reluctant of readers. He explains the issues in simple terms and uses humour to disarm even the most hostile of situations.
Will have wide appeal with readers from middle school through to junior secondary.
Reviewed by Bob
Published by Viking (2009)
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