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Outside the window, a squirrel in a tree popped out with a little black suitcase. At first, Jane was sure she must be mistaken, but as she watched, the squirrel opened the tiny suitcase and began arranging nuts and acorns inside...The animals clearly knew something was wrong. Even her pet iguana scrawled a warning in the sand of his tank: He is coming.Soon all the animals are fleeing the suburb where Jane lives. But they aren't the only ones acting strange. Jane's parents seem to be hypnotized by their cell phones and the TV. And her grandma starts controlling the weather and speaking in a funny language. But when Jane meets an old blind man who can drive a car and claims Jane is the only one who can save the world, well, that's when things really start to get weird...
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Originally posted http://creativemadnessmama.com/blog/2011/01/06/jane-and-the-raven-king-by-stephen-chambers/The first thing that stands out to me is the cover. It just spells adventure to me. At first learning the synopsis of the book I jump to the though that it is a very modern plot & thee... However on second thought an anti-technology theme is something that I have seen year after year in many a fantasy world gone awry. Then to add dragons, shape-shifting creatures & a magical world with an edgy quality, what kid would not be attracted to such a book? Thanks to Sourcebooks, Inc for providing a copy for review.*