A review by lazygal
The Problim Children by Natalie Lloyd

4.0

Really cute use of the "Monday's child" poem! Each child was different enough, albeit in a rather stereotypical manner (Mona was particularly one-dimensional), not that target readers will mind. The mysteries of the bones, the Great Feud, who exactly is living next door, what caused the explosion and what happened to Grandfather Problim (among others) are all left just out of our reach, while others are resolved in the book. However, the abruptness of the ending? A little too "Series of Unfortunate Events"-esque. Perfect for those readers, ditto "Mysterious Benedict Society" lovers.

ARC provided by publisher.