Book Review: The Collectors

"The Collectors," by Jacqueline West creates a magical world that exists out of sight for most, but not Van. He sees creatures others can't and can hear their adorable companion animals speak. It's like a wish come true, which Van soon learns is not always a good thing.

This is the first book in a series, and the ending sets us up for the next adventure in a land where wishes run wild.  It is an imaginative choice for middle grade readers that features a main character with hearing loss and no desire to change the way he perceives the world.