Still Life

Name: Still Life
Brand: Penguin Random House
Availability: InStock
Author: Jacqueline West
ISBN: 9780698154841

Author: Jacqueline West

Series: The Books of Elsewhere #5

Narrator: Lexy Fridell

Unabridged: 7 hr 29 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Listening Library

Published: 06/17/2014

Categories: Children's Fiction, Horror Stories, Children's Social Themes, Fantasy Stories

Synopsis

The fifth and final book in The Books of Elsewhere, the award-winning, New York Times bestselling, fan-favorite series--absolutely not to be missed.

Annabelle McMartin is gone for good, but something worse lurks just out of sight--watching, waiting, preparing to strike. Then a field trip to the local art museum reveals a shock. What Olive discovers will create a chain of events that propel her to discoveries she may not wish to uncover, involving Morton's vanished parents and the very deepest, darkest roots of Aldous McMartin's creepy painted world. In this fifth and final book, Olive must seek the full, complex story of Elsewhere, its magical origins, and its creator, and in so doing, face her own fears and limitations--and possibly the destruction of Elsewhere itself. How far will Olive go to save the people and home she loves? And what will be the final cost?

A must-read fantasy series for fans of Pseudonymous Bosch, Coraline, and Septimus Heap.

About The Author

A two-time Pushcart nominee for poetry, Jacqueline West lives amid the bluffs of Red Wing, Minnesota, with her husband and their dog, Brom Bones. This is her fifth novel.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Emily on October 31, 2014

The main character is Olive and she is very kind because she is nice to everyone. Another character is Rutherford and he is very smart because whenever another character is wondering something, he always knows the answer. Another character is Leopold and he is very mature and loyal, because he gives......more

Goodreads review by Rick on October 28, 2017

What a delightful and exciting conclusion to this lovely series. I had not known what to expect when we started, but I certainly had not anticipated how much I would enjoy these Books of Elsewhere. An engaging, interesting, story line, with compelling and endearing characters, all five books held ou......more

Goodreads review by Boutayna on September 08, 2016

Maybe my favourite of the series ? A pretty cool ending note......more

Goodreads review by Deb on September 07, 2022

We were so sad the series ended because it has been a family favorite. Jacqueline West is a fantastic writer. We loved reading these books aloud and "doing the voices", especially Harvey.......more

Quotes

PRIASE FOR THE BOOKS OF ELSEWHERE, VOL. 5: STILL LIFE:
“The suspenseful and well-realized world that West has created comes to a satisfying conclusion. . . . Hand these books to fans of Lemony Snicket, Pseudonymous Bosch, and Angie Sage.”—SLJ
*“This final volume emphasizes the importance of friendship and support. . . . Olive’s efforts bring great rewards for herself and her readers. . . . Order the series.”—VOYA (starred review)
"A thoroughly satisfying reward for loyal fans of the series."—Kirkus
“West is a fine plot-spinner . . . Still Life winds up the McMartin saga with emotional complexity and suspense, and the denouement of the tale is generous and joyful.”—Minneapolis Star Tribune
"It's like Coraline meets Harry Potter."—Nerdist
“If you or your kids are enthralled by the darker side of storytelling—think Neil Gaiman and Roald Dahl—then The Books of Elsewhere should be on your reading list. Full of magic, mystery, curiosity, and just enough danger . . . impossible to put down.”—Geekmom