As a parent, I found the book interesting and thought-provoking, but I did not allow my 7 year old to finish it! Don't assume that advanced reading skills make the 7-10 year old set ready for this one, even though Ms. Reid-Banks other books are appropriate. It might be an entertaining point  of discussion with a child 12 or older, but it's too dark for younger ones,  unless you're ready to talk about true evil, adult motivations,  supernatural forces, and fratricide!
It might be an entertaining point  of discussion with a child 12 or older, but it's too dark for younger ones,  unless you're ready to talk about true evil, adult motivations,  supernatural forces, and fratricide!