A Measure of Disorder

This YA book about teenagers having an extraordinary adventure quite surprised me. I read a few pages on a whim and then just dropped all other books until I finished it. I am not in the target demographic, but this old codger quite enjoyed the story.

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.