PRAISE FOR THE BOOKS OF ELSEWHERE, VOL. 5: STILL LIFE : "The suspenseful and well-realized world that West has created comes to a satisfying conclusion. Hand these books to fans of Lemony Snicket, Pseudonymous Bosch, and Angie Sage."-- SLJ *"This final volume emphasizes the importance of friendship and support. Olive's efforts bring great rewards for herself and her readers. Order the series."-- VOYA (starred review) "A thoroughly satisfying reward for loyal fans of the series."-- Kirkus "West is a fine plot-spinner .
Still Life winds up the McMartin saga with emotional complexity and suspense, and the denouement of the tale is generous and joyful."-- Minneapolis Star Tribune "It's like Coraline meets Harry Potter ."-- Nerdist "If you or your kids are enthralled by the darker side of storytelling--think Neil Gaiman and Roald Dahl--then The Books of Elsewhere should be on your reading list. Full of magic, mystery, curiosity, and just enough danger . impossible to put down."-- Geekmom "This exciting book will have you on the edge of your seat." -- Newsday PRAISE FOR THE BOOKS OF ELSEWHERE, VOL. I: THE SHADOWS : New York Times bestseller "A suspenseful plot.
handily amplified by Bernatene's moody and dramatically lit black and white illustrations--will have readers anxiously awaiting the next book."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review "This will be a hit with young fantasists ready for a measured helping of menace."--BCCB, starred review "Recommend for fans of Neil Gaiman's Coraline ."-- School Library Journal Amazon Best Books of the Month , "From the first few pages of The Shadows: The Books of Elsewhere , middle grade readers will be hooked on this spooky new series."--Amazon.com "Middle grade writing as it should be."--Minneapolis Star Tribune "Spook-tacular fun!"--Discovery Girls "A fantastic story full of magic and mysteries."-- San Francisco Chronicle "This haunting fantasy thriller brings together the quirkiness of Roald Dahl and darkness of Neil Gaimen.
"--Austin Family "The story was well-written, clever, and completely unpredictable.a great summer read that will let your imagination run wild."--TIME for Kids "The Shadows does not disappoint.West introduces a spooky magical world that will captivate middle schoolers."--Bookpage.com "Full of magic and mystery, this spine-tingling tale features a spunky heroine and first rate storytelling."--Education.com "The Books of Elsewhere just blew me away.
"--New Richmond News A Junior Library Guild Selection winner of the Cybil Award.