Jeremy Johnson Johnson is left alone in his town because of the voice he hears in his head -- the ghost of fairy tale writer Jacob Grimm. Very few people will even talk to Jeremy - one of the few being classmate Ginger. But that isn't the only problem Jeremy has. The bank is about to foreclose on his house as his father hasn't left the house in years to work. Jeremy is further ostracized when Ginger convinces him to play a prank on the town baker. And then he becomes the fixation of a man who has been kidnapping children from around the area.
Far Far Away by Tom McNeal was on several best book lists for the past year including YALSA's Best Books for Teens. It was also a finalist for the National Book Award.
It is a great mix of fairy tale, paranormal, suspense, mystery and romance. It has an old-fashioned feel to the story as if it was taking place many years in the past yet is timely in its portrayal of a recession and bank foreclosures. This is a great book for teens and adults who enjoy fairy tale retellings and mysteries.
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