Name: A Measure of Disorder
ISBN: 9780982686416

Alan Tucker

Eighth-grade life becomes a thing of the past when Jenni and her science class go on a field trip and are unknowingly transported to another world. There they encounter amazing creatures, some of which think a kid shish kebab would be a tasty treat.

A Measure of Disorder

Jessica Nottingham

When Alan asked me to review this book, I was excited! I've always been a huge fantasy fan, and anything in that realm usually tends to be right up my alley. After reading the synopsis and realizing that this was about a school class, I was even more excited. I work with children, and finding books to hold their interest for long periods of time is always difficult. Thus, I dove in.

A Measure of Disorder revolves around a class trip gone awry. The students find themselves mysteriously transported to another land, where amazing things can and do happen. I extremely enjoyed the land of Mother! Following the characters through their adventure felt so much more vivid because of the landscape that Alan had built.

I will admit that this story does start out a bit slow. Please don't be put off by that. The build up doesn't really begin until the students leave their Earthen home, but it is well worth the wait. As I neared the end of the book, I found myself reading ravenously to find out what happened.

Overall I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to younger age lovers of fantasy. Make sure to read the teaser at the end of the book for book two! I am excited to see where Alan takes the story in the sequel.