FICTION

Still Life

by Jacqueline WEST
illus. by Poly Bernatene. 352p. (The Books of Elsewhere: Bk. 5). Dial. 2014. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780803736917. LC 2013041383.
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Gr 4–7—In this fifth and final book of the series, Olive discovers something unusual on a trip to an art museum. Her journey leads her to uncover how Elsewhere was created, and along the way, she struggles to know whom to trust. The suspenseful and well-realized world that West has created comes to a satisfying conclusion. Now that the series has ended, libraries may wish to purchase it in its entirety. Hand these books to fans of Lemony Snicket, Pseudonymous Bosch, and Angie Sage.
In this series-ending fifth installment, Olive learns further secrets behind the paintings-as-portals magic of Elsewhere, its origins, and the world's creator. The magic's ability to preserve life indefinitely gets creepy, but characters with silly quirks keep the tone from becoming too dark. Illustrations are shadowy but still manage to make the heroes appear friendly.
Reviewed by Staff , Aug 01, 2014

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