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Keepers of the Labyrinth by Erin Moulton (NH Author) 2015 SLJ Grade 5-8 Fantasy Recommended by Merrimack Public Library

"Secret societies, Greek mythology, and a group of strong female characters are all wrapped up in a mystery which will hit the mark with readers who have finished Rick Riordan’s “Percy Jackson” series."-- //School Library Journal //

Comments: I am presently reading this novel and enjoying it. I have the author coming to my school in March and she will be spending time with our sixth graders. I am sure it will be enjoyed by them as their LA teacher read it and is sharing it with interested students.

Started a bit slow but picked up. Yes we've seen this "gifted kids" formula before, and some of the stakes seem a bit high (and too life & death), but it's a nice mix of Greek culture, a new spin on mythology, and Lil working out her grief over her mother's death. I'd be ok keeping it on the list. Yvette/Merrimack

I really like the idea behind the story, from the strong female presence to the revisiting old myths. I wondered if the Zeus group was a nod to the current presence of religious terrorists in our world. I was periodically disappointed in the writing. I found the storyline jumpy at times, and sometimes felt the author was in a hurry to finish the scene, or even the story itself. Having said that, I am ok with keeping it in consideration. Amy P, Barrington Middle School