Melanie (MELNELYNN) reviewed on 5/2/2012 + 669 more book reviews

Witch and Wizard is about two teenagers, a brother and sister who are a wizard and witch. They get taken out of their home, thrown into prison, starved, and put through hell by a New Order or "N.O." of adults that are afraid of kids' powers but especially theirs. Throughout the book, the brother and sister, learn about their powers and their destiny to help others and to save kids from this New Order and new rules.

This book may remind some readers of the Salem witch trials, Hitler's rule, the book and "1984' by George Orwell. All of these events are times when bad things happen to good people just because they are different and have the power to influence the world in a good yet powerful way. This book helps to remind readers that things that happen in history can continue to happen if we do not learn from our mistakes and if we do not learn to accept each others' differences. We need to keep remembering that differences do not make us bad and can actually change the world in positive ways and give everyone hope. James Pattern conveys this message in a powerful way and keeps his readers guessing until the very end and wanting to know what happens next. He really lets the reader feel like they can relate to the characters and that even one person can make a difference if they are willing to stand up for what they believe in. It is not only a book about important lessons, but it has people with special powers, escape scenes and there is something for every kind of reader in this book.

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