Title: Violet’s Secret
Author: Lori Rill
Year: 2012
Genre: Fantasy
Age: 7th grade up
Summary: A young girl faces challenges and uncovers her history by learning how to use her gift, reading others' thoughts through their colors.
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Violet and her world in this book. Middle school girls will be especially drawn to her because of the every-girl characterization. Don’t think Violet is unremarkable just because she’s relatable, though! Her ability doesn’t make her a superhero, just a very special and observant girl.
Lori Rill (full disclosure: she’s a friend and a teacher here at Susquehanna Township Middle School) really shines in her description of colors and settings. Though I first read the book months ago, specific turns of phrase have stuck with me, including the descriptions of objects as simple as a seat or a desk. I look forward to reading what else she comes up with!
I recommend this book to students here at STMS and STHS (they’ll see a lot of their lives in the world Rill created). Also, readers who enjoy fantasy and realistic fiction.
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