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From School Library Journal

Gr 3–6—Ursu's latest novel follows the story of Iris and Lark as they start fifth grade. Iris prides herself on her knowledge, rationality, and assertiveness while Lark is more dreamy and artistic. When they find out that they have been assigned different teachers for the first time ever, their world is shaken. Lark's shyness and anxiety seem to make her wilt and Iris has difficulty connecting to her new classmates while worrying about her twin. Meanwhile, a new store called "Treasure Hunters" sets up shop in their Minneapolis neighborhood. The odd messages on the sign intrigue the sisters, setting Iris on the trail of an ominous mystery as Lark retreats inside herself. Although the sisters initially seem to be too purposely disparate in character, the characterization is not all that it seems. In fact, the magical realism of the book allows an almost metaphoric view of the world as Iris grapples with both supernatural and psychological threats. The style of the novel echoes the mysteriousness of the plot: the viewpoint shifts between Iris, an unnamed observer, and the omniscient chronicler of the disappearance of state treasures. The prose is lovely, unafraid to echo the mysterious questions posed or Iris's comforting refrain that she and Lark have better outcomes when they are together. The sense of adventure and mystery make this appealing to a wide audience. VERDICT A beautiful, timeless tale of love conquering darkness in the midst of mystery and the angst of change. A must-have for any middle grade collection.—Erin Reilly-Sanders, University of Wisconsin-Madison

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“Ursu ends this passionate and complex story with a celebration of sibling autonomy, youthful agency and the power of friends.” (New York Times Book Review)★“National Book Award nominee Ursu laces her story with fairy-tale elements and real-life monsters, while taking great care to cast girls in an empowering light and as authors (and heroes) of their own stories. It is a layered, mysterious tale that will speak to many.” (ALA Booklist (starred review))★“As intriguing as it is eerie… This suspenseful mystery offers a story of empowerment, showing how one girl with the help of others can triumph.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))★”The sense of adventure and mystery make this appealing to a wide audience. A beautiful, timeless tale of love conquering darkness in the midst of mystery and the angst of change. A must-have for any middle grade collection.” (School Library Journal (starred review))“Ursu unleashes a sharp, timely, age-appropriate critique of the myriad ways in which patriarchal culture devalues female agency, especially that of young girls. The novel finely balances the importance of self-reliance with the power of collective action.” (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books)“Ursu’s fans will find much to love.” (Kirkus Reviews)“A magical story of sisterly love and loss and friendship.” (Tulsa Book Review)

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Product details

Age Range: 8 - 12 years

Grade Level: 3 - 7

Hardcover: 368 pages

Publisher: Walden Pond Press (February 12, 2019)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0062275097

ISBN-13: 978-0062275097

Product Dimensions:

5.5 x 1.2 x 8.2 inches

Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review:

5.0 out of 5 stars

11 customer reviews

Amazon Best Sellers Rank:

#14,633 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

This book is magic. No, I don't mean it's about magic -- although magic there is, to be sure. No, I mean exactly that -- this book is magic. The magic of sisters. The magic of friends you didn't know you had, until you most needed them. The magic of discovering you've been so very wrong about so very much (yes, that's magic, too). The magic of losing yourself, and finding yourself again. The magic of defeating the monsters in our lives.Most of all -- and I have to admit bias here -- the magic of those who live too much in their own heads; who lose things and spill things and stumble because they are more intent on what they're thinking than what they are doing; whose minds spin story upon story of how things could go . . . not well. And who end up astonishing the very people who thought they needed to be protected.And then, of course, there's the cat.

I write this fully realizing that book perfection is in the eye of the reader. So what. Don’t at me. This book is perfection. It is honorable. It is spectacular in its prose, its characters, its story, and ITS MESSAGES.THE LOST GIRL has found me. It has helped make me whole again. It has given me a deeper perspective in who I am and what I can do with my voice, with my friends, FOR my friends. EVERY CHILD needs these kinds of messages.THE LOST GIRL is distinguished. It needs to be in the hands of every MG & YA reader in this country for all time, but especially at this moment. It is perfection in a beautiful binding.

It's a book that remembers what it's like to be a child, and all the angry, terrified moments of dealing with a world that doesn't make sense. And it really understands sisters, too.The Minneapolis facts and the crowd also made me very happy. Best book for this age group since _Breadcrumbs_, which also made me cry. But in a really cathartic way.

This is one of those special books that grownups can enjoy, kids will love, and the world will benefit from. Beyond the empowering message woven into the tale, it’s a story about friendship and magic—set in the real world, with its very real dangers. This book is hilarious, heartwarming, and absolutely thrilling in turns. It will go down as one of the best most important books of the year.

Spoiler Alert: I don’t typically do this in my reviews, but there will be some spoiler-y discussion (in the middle two paragraphs), so please proceed with caution. My thanks to Walden Pond Press and Edelweiss+ for providing an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.More than any other book I’ve read, The Lost Girl defends the middle grade girl as a person to be valued, respected, and taken seriously. The novel posits that every young woman needs a girl gang of her own, a group of friends and fellow warriors to lift each other up and prove to the world (and themselves) that girls are a force to be reckoned with. Everybody needs to read this book: adults who dismiss girls for being insubstantial or overly emotional; boys who think girls are weak or silly; women who need to be reminded of what they were, what they could have been, and what they can still be; and above all, young girls who will see themselves in these pages and know that they are worthy, they are capable, and they are filled with magic that can do amazing things when they work together.There are times when this dark fairy tale feels like a howl of rage, directed at a society that wants to make sure its damsels stay in distress. Though I think it will age well, this book is very timely: the villain of the piece is revealed to bear an uncanny resemblance to a certain world leader. He has a vast collection of the world’s rarest and most valuable objects, but he doesn’t appreciate their true value; he simply acquires them as status symbols to prove to the world that he is an important person of wealth and class. He doesn’t believe in science and he uses up finite resources without any consideration for the future or the needs of other people; even certain pompous verbal mannerisms call to mind this Individual.In the most frightening parts of the book, the villain abuses girls and treats them like property. Young girls will relate to this allegory all too well, since they are growing up in a society that sends misogynistic messages through its popular culture and elected leaders. The characters are hardly damsels waiting for someone to come rescue them, though. They are sisters, superheroes, and girl gang warriors, and they save the day. They save themselves, and they show the girls reading the story that they can save themselves as well.Anne Ursu sees the truth beneath the surface of the world. Her words are lyrical and poetic; when you read a particularly beautiful passage, you want to linger on it, holding the words in your mouth to savor the taste and the texture. Since nearly every other paragraph had a passage like that, it took me quite a while to finish the book, but it was worth every second. The Lost Girl belongs on every bookshelf — it is a compelling mystery, a beautiful ode to sisterhood and friendship, and a heartbreaking exploration of finding yourself when you didn’t even realize you were lost.

Few people have achieved the perfect balance of "classic fairy tale voice" and modern sensibilities; Anne Ursu is one of those few.Her newest MG novel tackles identity, self-reliance, confusion and - perfectly - aspects of the mess that is our ingrained reliance on the patriarchy. Strong, smart, three-dimensional girls take on magic and monsters in a brilliant novel.

Iris and Lark are twins. Iris is the practical one. Lark is the dreamer. The two have always been together. Iris taking care of Lark. Lark relying on Iris. But in fifth grade, things change. They are placed in separate classes. The Lost Girl is the story of how the two cope with this situation.Interwoven throughout the main story is a subplot of the arrival of a mysterious antique shop, its quirky owner, and a case of disappearing items. Why have things gone missing? Why are there crows in the town? Is magic real? It gets downright sinister when the story reaches its climax. So much so that sensitive readers may find themselves hiding under their covers. It's the subplot that keeps readers turning the pages.The Lost Girl is an imaginative coming-of-age tale. Children who have experienced being separated from a sibling, twin or otherwise, can relate. The author does a nice job of getting into each of the protagonists' heads. By the end of the story, each girl experiences personal growth and learns something new. The only thing that could have been developed a little more is the backstory of the villain. Readers may be left wondering why the villain was so evil.The Lost Girl is a very good middle grade read. Recommended for children in grades 4-6. -Sherry Ellis, author of Bubba and Squirt' Big Dig to China

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