Hidden by Serina Hartwell: A Book Review
Hidden by Serina Hartwell kicks off with the death of a grandfather in what appear to be two realms, Earth and another world, and - in this one - introduces us to his granddaughter Bronte, the novel's heroine. A YA fantasy with a nostalgic essence, echoing Spielberg's warmer movies, and perhaps other pop culture touchstones (ahem) over the last century, appears to be set in more contemporary times than both, around the turn of the millennium. A distributor that might support a movie of this book The fantasy world is an element that is not believed by some of Bronte's family members. This can be read as a corollary into real world aspects of social and family life, like arguments about religious belief and faith. But if you knew of a world beyond ours that you've traveled to, and you're telling your children or parents about it, the chances are high that they will be concerned for your sanity and remain incredulous. The religious faith analogy has a wonderful subtl...