Book Review - The Great and Terrible Quest

I loved, loved, loved The Great and Terrible Quest by Margaret Lovett! It's not a very popular book. In fact, I'd never heard of it until I received it from Sonlight as a free gift for requesting their catalog.

Here's my review:

A fantastic book! This is the story of a man who lost is memory, though he knows he's supposed to be on a quest, and a young boy, who accompanies the man on his quest after escaping his abusive grandfather. The good vs. evil plot is reminiscent of Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. There's a strong emphasis on being bold and brave, strong and tenacious, while also being compassionate and kind. The mystery of the quest unfolds along with the book and would keep a middle school reader guessing about the outcome. The characters are layered and complex, which keeps the story from being entirely plot-driven. I'll be on the look-out for more of Lovett's books to add to the bookshelf!