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.