Megan Frazer Blakemore
Author of The Water Castle
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- Birthdate
- 1977-02-07
- Gender
- female
- Nationality
- USA
- Country (for map)
- USA
- Birthplace
- Fall River, Massachusetts, USA
- Places of residence
- Durham, New Hampshire, USA
New York, New York, USA
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Kennebunk, Maine, USA - Education
- Columbia University
Simmons School of Library and Information Science - Agent
- Sara Crowe
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- Works
- 17
- Members
- 923
- Popularity
- #27,803
- Rating
- 3.7
- Reviews
- 59
- ISBNs
- 118
- Languages
- 1
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- 1
Yet somehow these three end up becoming friends as they investigate the secrets of the Water Castle. Where do all the hidden tunnels lead? Are the legends about the Fountain of Youth true? Is the secret to immortality hidden somewhere inside?
A neat blend of science and possible magic, fair warning, this book leaves a lot of questions unanswered when it's over. The novel's themes of scientific discovery and rivalry are played out both in the present day and in a parellel story set in 1908. Both the modern and historical plots are connected to the Peary expedition to the North Pole. The author also explores the dynamics of ruptured families. Ephraim's father has just suffered a stroke and is not recovering well. Mallory's parents are separated. Will's father is distant and angry.
Ephraim is a flawed hero that I never really warmed up to, but I really liked Mallory and wished there had been more about Will. Though the writing was good, I wished the book were not quite so long. Recommended for children who can handle ambiguity and like challenging reads.… (more)