Book Review — Emmy Levels Up
Luck was on my side this weekend. I preordered Emmy Levels Up from Waterstones … and it was delivered yesterday. It’s not even released yet, officially. How did that happen? (Emmy might say it was a magical anti-mulch time travel spell — you will understand if you read the book).
I read it late into the night, not able to put it down. I enjoyed the creative, fun and fast-paced game element, as I expected. I didn’t expect to be so moved by it. Three plots are seamlessly woven together. The fun, inventive, adventurous game, the tensions at school as bullying and friendships come into play, and a changing dynamic in Emmy’s family. The bullying especially took me back to when I was in school, and the dark relationships that can exist under the nose of teachers and parents. I think many children will take heart in Emmy’s beautiful though sometimes painful journey.
I highly recommend discovering Emmy Levels Up by Helen Harvey and being inspired to seek community. This book is for the 8–12 yr old audience (and of course young-at-hearts like me!)
The book has the beautiful message that, sometimes to move forward, we need to do it with friends.
