Spring 2005 Review:

The House on Falling Star Hill is a great book. It has excitement, suspense, intrigue, everything combining to make an interesting and genuinely fun to read novel.

The story begins with the teenage narrator, Tim Swift, and his dog, Josh, arriving in the odd town of Enton. They are met by mystery which surrounds the village: a weeping woman roaming about at night, the absence of flowers, the legendary Falling Star Hill and its grumpy owner. Suddenly Tim meets Sarre, an extraordinary girl with amazing powers, and they are swept into a stairway leading to Tallis, a strange fantasy world with floating leaves, huge birds, fantastic, intricate crystal flower blossoms, and many other crazy treasures. Danger abounds, though, and Tim finds his way into an adventure which could reveal the secrets of Enton and ruin or save all of Tallis.

I thought this book was really fun. It was well crafted and thought out, fast-paced and thrilling. Its vivid descriptions of details gave me a great picture of the magical world of Tallis, and the characters really seemed to come alive. Though it was a little slow starting off, I loved how the mysteries intertwine with the plot only to be revealed at the end through hints and foreshadowing. I recommend this book for ages twelve and older, even for adults looking for a creative, enjoyable novel. I had a great time reading it.

 ~Ellyanna Kessler, Grade 8, Boardman Center Middle School

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