A review by yatllive
Any Which Wall by Laurel Snyder
4.0
Though Any Which Wall by Laurel Snyder is not in my young adult realm it is still a fantasy book and on that I greatly enjoyed. Despite its appeal to younger kids this book is filled with magical and adventurous schemes. The story goes like this: Susan (the oldest) Roy, Emma (the youngest) and Henry find a massive wall beyond their houses in a field. Accidentally they find out that they can be transported anywhere. But before they figure the secret of the wall they have to figure out the rules of the wall. The curiosity and the bright nature of the kids is a true gem in this book and we easily follow the kids on their hot summer fun through milkshakes to pirates to dogs and outlaws all via a big magical wall that grants you and wish… the only rule is though….. well you should read it to find out.
This book is a treasure for young readers. Laurel takes us along with the four kids on a ride; truly a book all kids young or old can immerse themselves in and go on an adventure where anything is possible. Look at the four kids: they went to see Merlin and Queen Guinevere; they went back in American history and even got to see pirates. But despite it all Any Which Wall is a witty and clever book that takes the reader into the magical world that is simple and fun and filled with rules. But what we should all remember, though cliché is Be Careful What You Wish For.
The summer foursome learned just that. But MOST importantly….you are never too old for magic.
This book is a treasure for young readers. Laurel takes us along with the four kids on a ride; truly a book all kids young or old can immerse themselves in and go on an adventure where anything is possible. Look at the four kids: they went to see Merlin and Queen Guinevere; they went back in American history and even got to see pirates. But despite it all Any Which Wall is a witty and clever book that takes the reader into the magical world that is simple and fun and filled with rules. But what we should all remember, though cliché is Be Careful What You Wish For.
The summer foursome learned just that. But MOST importantly….you are never too old for magic.