ARC Review: Lenny's Book of Everything

ARC Review: Lenny's Book of Everything

In my book, “Lenny's Book of Everything,” by Karen Foxlee, Lenny Spink and her little brother face many challenges in their own heads. Her brother, Davey, has a rare form of gigantism, and they are bullied because of it. To avoid the pain of others, they escape to the monthly installment of, “Build-It-at-Home Encyclopedia,” and soon find themselves lost in the fantasy. They adapt to this environment and it sounds become their life. For instance, Lenny vowed to become a beetle expert, and Davey wants to run away to Canada and build a log cabin. They start to pull themselves back to reality as Davey's disease gets worse. The story is about two very young children, leaving behind the real world, for an extremely imagined world, and using their bonds of siblingship, they escape the world, and grow up. 

I personally believe this is one of best books I have ever read, not only does it show, the true unbreakable bond between them, it inspired me to be more caring towards my sister. She is by no means the best sister at all, and I will not lie I am a bad brother, but I have been trying to be nicer. I view this try, as a priceless asset I have gained from this read, it is extremely important to be loving towards your sibling, and if you have the same problem as me, I consider reading this book. The plot is absolutely astonishing, as it unfolds you get to know Lenny and Davey, and it is too the point where you start to want to help them. You watch them detach themselves from society, and actually start to believe that these fantasy stories are real. It is kind of crazy to imagine people actually doing this, but they were still children and they grew up. Whilst you may see this as a goofball book with a goofball plot, the words cut deeper than a knife, and I truly believe this book is a masterpiece. I seriously recommend you read this, it tells of them fighting Davey's disease as it worsens, and how the hard truth is sometimes too hard to face, and therefore they turned to a fake believe world.

In conclusion, “Lenny's Book of Everything,” is an absolutely astonishing book, with an amazing plot, and a very well worded one too. It really teaches the read lessons whilst sharing a great story. In my opinion, the undying love between Lenny and Davey, make the book one of my favorites of all time and have taught me what I need to know to become a better person. Ultimately, you should definitely invest in the book, or check it out from your local library because this book is absolutely beautiful.  

Title: Lenny's Book of Everything

Author: Karen Foxlee

Publisher: Random House Children's Books

Reviewed By: John L.