Aunt Puff and Missing Minerva
by David Whitewolf
ISBN-10: 0595666736
Review by Heather Froeschl
Alexandra is visiting her Aunt Puff when things start to get weird. Aunt Puff's friend Minerva stops by but soon vanishes through an open window. Does this have anything to do with the secrets of the Elcarim Foundation of which Aunt Puff and Minerva both belong? Why won't anyone tell Alexandra exactly what is going on?
Aunt Puff, Alexandra, the Great Dane Ludwig and Minerva's cockatoo Ciber all rush to save Minerva, but it just might take a miracle. It's a good thing that miracles run in the family. There are some others who need saving as well, and it looks like it is up to Alexandra to make the rescue.
The story is quite fantastical and full of twists and turns. The plot is somewhat like a dream in which anything, and I mean ANYTHING, can happen, and usually does. It may be a little too "out there" for some readers but most kids age 12 and up will enjoy the book immensely. Alexandra is easy to care for and readers will find themselves rooting for her. The book sends positive messages that are universal, dream world and real world alike.
David Whitewolf offers a well-written fantasy full of fairies, dragons, bubble gum and very helpful dogs.
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