Ophelia and the
Marvelous Boy by Karen Foxlee
Ophelia, whose father is a museum curator, finds herself in
a foreign city while he prepares an exhibition of hundreds of swords. Because her mother has recently died, her father hopes that this week will give
them a white Christmas away from their too quiet home. In the museum, she stumbles upon a golden
keyhole. When she peers though it, she
sees a boy! And so begins her strange
adventures.
This book captured my imagination and compelled me to read. I enjoyed the setting of the museum, a rather
dusty and down-to-earth place, which contrasted with the fantasy of the story
line. Ophelia was an admirable character
who struggled with her role in the story.
The Marvelous Boy was quite intriguing as he encouraged Ophelia to
fulfill her destiny. Fairy-tale lovers
will enjoy this story, which was written for children. I would recommend it for third grade children
and older, as younger children might find it a bit unsettling. It was a very enjoyable read.
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