The Book of Lost Things by John ConnollyTwelve year old David has been through a lot... his mother dies from cancer, then his father remarries and begins a new family. He moves into his stepmothers' house, where his room is filled with books that seem to whisper to him. A mystery surrounds the disappearance of the boy who lived there before him, which also lands David in a strange world where your fears come to life.
Sometimes funny, sad, or gruesome, this story reminded me of a slightly twisted Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe. Both are set during WWII, and involve children entering a fantastical world, but that's where the similarities end. This story is more about learning to accept your life for what it is, along with some quests and bloody conquests along the way. It's not preachy, and for those that like fairy tales, it's fun to read some "alternate" versions... the tale of an overweight, shrewish Snow White was my favorite.
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