The second story by John Bellairs following Lewis, Jonathan, and Mrs. Zimmerman in their experiences with scary forces also introduces, Rose Rita, Lewis’ now best friend. Again, on these re-reads, the characters and stories really remind me of Harry Potter, with Rose Rita being parallel to Hermoine Granger in many ways. Maybe this is why I like the Harry Potter books so much, they connect with my childhood reading memories in a way that I am just now realizing. This book deals with a civil war medallion, a snow storm, and an intense car chase through the backwoods of Michigan. It was great fun to re-read since enough years had passed that I really did not remember how the stories ended.
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