Definitely meant for a younger audience. Writing is third person omniscient and is direct in telling the reader what the character is thinking or feeling. Characters have simple motivations. The author would occasionally address the reader and acknowledge they were telling a story, this made me feel like I was reading a bad Snicket copy cat.

I did like the concept of the story, but not the execution. Ending feels like Carman took his story and cut it directly down the middle, which is probably what happened.

Won't be reading the 2nd book.