Messenger - Lois Lowry

When I was in fourth grade I read a book that I immediately feel in love with. The Giver by Lois Lowry.  I read it many times between then and now, and it is still a favourite of mine. A few years ago I learned that Lowry has since written more books in the series. I admit I was not very excited at first, because I also learned that it was not about Jonas (the main character), and it was him I wanted to learn more about. However last year, while in France, I came across a copy of the second book (Gathering Blue), in Enlgish!, so I had to give it a try.  I really enjoyed it.

So now I have read the third book in the series (with the fourth, and final, sitting next to me).  Messenger follows one of the characters from the second novel and links three main characters together (although without naming one of them). I will admit that when I saw one of the characters again I squealed out loud! I really enjoyed it. Although I did find that the book moved through the story really quickly, I have to remember that it is labelled juvenile fiction, and is aimed at 10 year olds.

Once again Lowry has written a story that has captured my imagination, and I am well past her target age. I only wish I could have read these books when I was back in grade four (although Messenger was not written until 2004).  I recommend this book to anyone who is in its target age (about 8 -13), and anyone who is a fan of The Giver (although read the second one first).  This novel got a 4/5 stars from me!!