Ever since Hazel was six years old, Jack has been her best friend. They understand each other in a way that no one else can. When Jack stops talking to Hazel, it is obvious that something is wrong. While everyone else tells her that he is only growing up, Hazel is determined to rescue her friend.
AGE RANGE INTERMEDIATE
Interest Level: ages 12+
Reading Level: ages 10+
THEMES
Fantasy
Friends
Coming of age
Adventure
Magic
Winter
Adoption Depression
Divorce
OVERALL RATING 8/10
Poetic and beautiful, fantasy story dealing with real issues
Heartfelt and mysterious, Breadcrumbs will have you feeling all the emotions right along with Hazel as her story unfolds. The book is written in a very poetic way, describing everything beautifully. In this story, real-life problems faced by 5th graders are brought into the realm of fantasy, tying heartbreaking reality in with fantastical adventure.