“In the opinion of Sheed Alston-one half of the duo known as the Legendary Alston Boys of Logan County-his cousin Otto (the other, more annoying half) sometimes needed to be punched.“
“In the opinion of Sheed Alston-one half of the duo known as the Legendary Alston Boys of Logan County-his cousin Otto (the other, more annoying half) sometimes needed to be punched.“
This book is perfect for students in grades 3-5 as it is filled with adventure. The book is very heartwarming as it discusses the topic of justice and finding trust through challenging times.
The book, The Last Mirror on the Left, is about Otto and Sheed's dangerous journey to bring a fugitive justice in a world that mirrors their own. This book is heartwarming and centers on fantasy and friendship. Overall, the book highlights a valuable lesson about what justice should look like.
“Two more knocks, followed by a voice that almost made Sheed run screaming.“
This would be a good book to have students read independently and practice comprehension. Or the teacher can use this book to read a chapter a day to students as they pack up for the day to keep them settled down.
This is a speculative fiction novel. Two boys go on a dangerous journey to bring a fugitive back into a world that mirrors their own but has its own rules. These boys are Otto and Sheen. It is an Edgar Award nominee.
Last Mirror on the Left, Lamar Giles, 2020. This is the second book in the series of the Alston Boys. They are the Boys of Logan County. There was a tragedy last year where time froze and they remember unlike everyone else. They messed up and the lady that stole from them last time is willing to let is go if they help her instead of getting an unforgivable one million-year sentence.