Jamie Brazil

I don't know how better to describe this book to you than to tell you to read the official description. Vegan-geologist Mom. Thousands of years old Oni Buddhist Dad. Private mining company town with evil cheerleaders and a gate to hell. What more could you want?

I thought this book would be laugh after laugh, and it was, but I also thought that was all it would be. There's a level of seriousness threaded through it, of Mari dealing with turning into a demon on top of being a teenager in a new town, and of Mari and her family having to save the entire earth. The book was at turns funny, sweet, and exciting. I'll be looking for more from this author.

(Provided by publisher)… (altro)

I enjoyed reading this book immensely. I was thoroughly charmed by the characters and the story.

From the first page on I was immersed in the story and followed the adventure of Jennifer until the end. It is historical fiction, and as fiction there are certain liberties the author takes, as she explains at the end of the book. Some characters actually existed, like Susan B. Anthony and Commodore Perry, but Jennifer didn't, and the adventure she lives is not historical fact either. But that is what makes this story so original and entertaining. I think children will enjoy this book as much as I did. And I hope there is a sequel, so we can find out what happens to Jennifer, Kaiko and Ryu.… (altro)

I enjoyed reading this book immensely. I was thoroughly charmed by the characters and the story.

From the first page on I was immersed in the story and followed the adventure of Jennifer until the end. It is historical fiction, and as fiction there are certain liberties the author takes, as she explains at the end of the book. Some characters actually existed, like Susan B. Anthony and Commodore Perry, but Jennifer didn't, and the adventure she lives is not historical fact either. But that is what makes this story so original and entertaining. I think children will enjoy this book as much as I did. And I hope there is a sequel, so we can find out what happens to Jennifer, Kaiko and Ryu.… (altro)