Cloak

Recently, I was rereading a fantasy story, set in the modern day.  Cloak, written by James Gough, is a good book for someone who enjoys mythological creatures.

The main character, thirteen year-old Will Tuttle is allergic to almost everything. He spends his days, bored and friendless. His world changes when he discovers a race called enchants, a society of half-humans hidden in plain sight, who manage to keep ordinary people from noticing their non-human aspects. Will is the only one to be able to see through their disguises.  The story is about what happens to Will as he finds himself in a world he would have previously thought of as just a myth.

I think this book deserves the rating 9 out of 10. Though not overly challenging in vocabulary, it is an interesting tale with several humorous characters and a strong plot. The world created by the author is both amazing and engaging.  I’d suggest this book for readers ages 12 and up.