What would you do for someone you love? How far would you go to save them? Patrick is a typical brother. He's a boy; he's annoying. BUT Liza loves him so much she goes tho the Below to retrieve his soul. On her Hobbitish journey, she becomes friends with a rat who turns out to be a rat. Liza faces many obstacles from various creatures in the underworld. She must use her wit if she is every to see her brother again. As she learns what creatures of the underworld value-like pink and mirrors, she gains a greater knowledge of what is really important. On her quest to the Web of souls, she finds herself.
The Spindlers is a fabulous pleasure reading book for boys and girls. Lauren Oliver is also the author of
Delirium. This middle school fantasy book serves for children to appreciate an author they can grow with.
Extra Fun: After reading, create a map of Liza's journey through the Below showing all the places she goes.
Read a
letter from Lauren Oliver about
The Spindlers.
Title: The Spindlers
Author:
Lauren OliverCopyright: 20012
ISBN: 0061978086
Reading Range: 9+ independent reading; 7+ read aloud
CCSS Anchor Standards: R1, R2, R3 & R10
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