The second book in the fantastic Dopple-Ganger Chronicles re-meets
the clever Dopple twins, Sadie and Saskia. Muzz Elliott decided to send the
twins back to Isambard Dunstan's School for Wayward Children. The twins and
Erik stumble into a mystery. The antagonist is that awful magician from the first
novel stealing treasures from a neighbor through a series of underground
tunnels. And we also learn that the beloved Miss Olivia was - or should
I say is as she is still alive - no angel...
Dorcas Potts also comes into the picture as a detective whose uncle is being robbed. He is the neighbor next to Isambard's.
The graphics aspect part of the novel is fascinating. I wasn't a fan of graphic novels until I read this one, which is cleverly pieced together and tells the story of the Dopples and Erik well.
The book and the experiences the sisters and Erik make the reader think. Muzz seems to want to be a part-time mother, which is hard on children but something that a lot of mothers seem to want to be lately in society. It also brings up personal responsibility and decision-making.
Taylor raises important issues, such as abandonment, guilt,
revenge, the moral ethics of certain experiments, loneliness and adoption. It also brings in family issues and themes.
All in all, a must read.
About Me
- Rachel
- I have two Bachelor of Arts' degrees from Southeast Missouri State University, an English degree with an option in Writing and a Mass Communication degree with an emphasis in Journalism. I also have a minor in Spanish. I am proficient in Spanish, AP Style, Microsoft Office Suite, Pages Office Suite, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Photoshop.
