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“It was the last day of school and everything was singing.“

This book is good for students in grades 3-6 as it is filled with mystery and magic. The book offers adventure as it takes you on the journey of Rufus and Abigail's way back home from a fantasy world. This book would be great to read with a class as it is in a series and you could complete many activities about their journeys

The Book of Fatal Errors is a fantasy book about Rufus and his cousin, Abigail, and how they become entangled into a fantasy world. This book is about family, friendship, and magic and shares Rufus and Abigail's journey back home.

“Of course, Rufus knew better than to actually sing out loud, because people already thought he was weird.“

This story is intended for children ages eight to twelve years old. Thus, kids in the fourth to sixth grade. After looking over the book I would have to agree. This appears to be a funny and fast paced fantasy story appropriate for middle grade students. This book is also the second book in a series. A series can allow children the opportunity to build their understanding across books within the series.

This story is an example of speculative fiction as it possesses elements including fantasy, magic, and mythological fairy-like creatures. The main characters in this story are Rufus and Abigail. This story follows the two children on their quest as they explore the mysterious wildlands at their grandfather's home. But the children quickly become entangled in the world of mischievous fairy-like creatures struggling to find their way home.

“'Please?' she said quietly. 'Please help us?' Rufus put his hand on the train. He had the feeling he was about to make yet another Fatal Error. 'Okay,' he said. 'I'll help you.“

I would use this book with older elementary (4-5) students to provide an example of how a book can contain multiple elements of speculative fiction to tell a story, discuss which aspects of each element to look for within the book, and discuss the importance of friendship, family, and that making mistakes is okay! I also think this would be a good book to read in a club, as its mystery and adventure aspects create for enthralling class discussions

“The Book of Fatal Errors“ is a speculative fiction book that contains aspects of mystery, fantasy, and adventure all in one. This story contains an imaginary and elusive world of feylings full of magical, immortal creatures, an aspect of mystery when Rufus travels down a mysterious, dark path that leaves readers follow along his adventure, wondering what he will discover or what fatal mistake he'll make next.

Quote:
“I've traipsed all over town, made an enemy of a goblin, and been turned into a fish...“

Blurb:
This book is great for children between the ages of 9-14. It has lots of magic in it and would work for a book club or anyone who likes magic. It seems like a very engaging book!

Review:
This book is speculative fiction and fantasy too. It has immortal creatures, magic, and goblins. A boy and his cousin fall into a fantasy world with those creatures and help them find their way home, wherever that is.

“A small, furry woman leaned against a willow tree near the edge of the creek.“

This book is appropriate for children who are 8-12 years old. It is an exciting, fast-paced, fantasy. It is a great read for anyone who loves magic. Also, this book is apart of a series, which would encourage children to read more!

This book is fantasy. Rufus and his cousin Abigail become entangled in the elusive world of the “feylings“, mischievous immortal creatures who are desperate to find their way home.

This was a pretty intense fantasy. There was quite the dissertation on death. Still, very imaginative and creepy

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What a fun way to start a middle grade book. I could see the whole thing. Can you?? Here‘s to hoping the rest of this book is as fun as the opening paragraph.

Released July 7, 2020. Thanks Edelweiss+ for the opportunity to read The Book of Fatal Errors by Dashka Slater in lieu of my honest review.