Fish & Sphinx
Third in the MiddleGate series
by Rae Bridgman
Illustrated by Rae Bridgman
Sophie and Wil are back exploring secrets in MiddleGate, a magical world cleverly hidden within the city of Winnipeg,
Canada. First introduced in the Serpent's Spell (also
reviewed on Myshelf), which was a finalist in the McNally Robinson Book for Young People Award in 2007, these
cousins have learn about magic and snakes and the history of MiddleGate.
The current edition, Fish & Sphinx, is the third book in the series. Here Sophie and Wil seem to be
bombarded with fish imagery; they are seeing fish everywhere. What does it all mean? Somehow it all connects to a
nefarious plot by an ancient secret society to take control of the Palace of the Blazing Star that exists as
Manitoba's Legislative Building in Winnipeg in the ordinary world. They must use all of their wits to unlock a
hidden code.
As chock fun of fanciful characters, intrigue, and action as ever, author Rae Bridgman has crafted another
delightful adventure for these magical cousins. Introducing each chapter are Latin inscriptions (gratefully
translated into English, which helps even those of us who studied four years of that classical language so many
years ago there must be at least an inch of dust on that file in our brains!). That touch is a Rae Bridgman
signature. Latin is one of her favorite languages - and she's very proficient at it. Also, laced throughout the book
are Bridgman's own ink illustrations - and fish abound everywhere. These are a fun addition to an already wonderful
fish story.
I love these books. It is my wish that Fish & Sphinx won't be the last we hear of Sophie and Wil and
MiddleGate. |
The Book |
Great Plains |
April 2008 |
Trade paperback |
1894283813 / 978-1894283816 |
Children's Fantasy / ages 9-12 |
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The Reviewer |
Janie Franz |
Reviewed 2008 |
NOTE: Reviewer Janie
Franz is the author of Freelance Writing: It’s a Business, Stupid!and co-author of
The Ultimate Wedding Reception Book and The Ultimate Wedding Ceremony Book.
Coming Soon: The Ultimate Wedding Workbook. |
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