Bookworm Wednesday (on a Thursday)

Lately much of my time has been consumed painting, we have decide to repaint the living room.  So I forgot all about bookworm Wednesday, but fear not, a review is coming your way.

Today's review is

100 Cupboards by N.D. Wilson

100 Cupboards is a children's book, and all the descriptions that I have read say it is for 9 to 12 year olds.  It is still a good book. It is simple but interesting.  The book stars Henry York, a young boy that moves to the country to live with an aunt and uncle after his parents go missing.  While sleeping in his new attic bedroom in his new farm house home, Henry discovers a cupboard behind in the wall that leads to another world.  Upon further exploration there appears to be 99 cupboards.  

The story revolves around discovering why there are these cupboards, and how Henry is somehow attached to them.  

The story is interesting in a way that all good adventures on.  It has intrigue and just a little suspense.  The characters are kooky ( though I admit not all that deep )  The only disappointment is the ending.  I really believe this should have been a stand alone endeavour,  However it is the first of a trilogy.  I found the second and third books take off in a completely different and confusing direction.  

I recommend the first book, and leave you to your own discretion as to whether you want to continue with the trilogy.

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