Book details
Mennyms In The Wilderness
Description
The Mennyms are a suburban family, living what seems on the surface to be an 'ordinary' life which in reality is very far from ordinary, and has at its core a devastating secret to be kept at all costs from the outside world.
Age
10-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
256 pages
Book in series
#3
Why to read
- Exploration of Family Dynamics: 'Mennyms in the Wilderness' continues to delve into the complex relationships and challenges faced by the Mennyms family, offering readers insight into the intricacies of family life and the bonds that hold them together.
- Imaginative Storytelling: Sylvia Waugh's unique concept of a family of life-sized rag dolls living autonomously in human society sparks the imagination and invites readers into a whimsically creative world that is both fantastical and relatable.
- Themes of Survival and Identity: The book explores profound themes such as survival in the face of adversity and the quest for identity, as the Mennyms are thrust into unfamiliar territory and must adapt to survive while preserving their secret existence.
- Character Development: As the third book in the series, 'Mennyms in the Wilderness' offers continued character development and growth, allowing readers to further connect with and understand the individual members of the Mennyms family as they encounter new challenges.