Hmm, well, it was an interesting read, what with all the alternate realities and parallel universes and 29 dimensions and Jessica's lonely fate as the guardian of the true universe, even though I had a good idea of how it was all going to go down for poor Jessica. I also can only hope that this is the first of a series, because it had one heck of an open ending, not too mention The Battle of Bluntwick, so often referenced and never explained, leading me to think that it was a future event not yet occurred. Also, Miss Star? Jessica, obviously, from the future. Cerebrus = awesome. How does she get the dog? Dale, the only other real player, could have benefited from some deeper characterization, as could all of our mystery characters that he and Jess run into, from Elwig and Margarine to the Director, etc. But Jess' characterization is solid and, as before, I hope there are more books forthcoming about her and Dale and, hopefully, Cerebrus.There is a conversation between Jess and Dale about something more real than real, behind the veil and all that, but I lost my marker and will have to put it in when I reread it. ( )

This was another multiple-timelines story. Pretty lightweight but entertaining, featuring an uber-library. ( )

When Jessica Sternhagen walks into a bookstore and finds a volume entitled Her Lif waiting for her, she thinks it’s a joke. Who left the book for her? And shouldn’t the title be Her Life? This printer’s error turns out to be the first in a series of bizarre happenings. As Jessica reads, she realizes life is about to radically change. This stunning thriller by master storyteller Walter Sorrells raises as many questions as it answers about the power of books, the importance of free thought, and the potential our decisions have to change—and even save—the world. ( )

When Jessica Sternhagen finds a book titled, Her Lif, inexplicable things begin to happen. For starters, the book ends with her death!

Page 621
"Mr. Queeg began to drag her lifeless body through the shop, for heaven only knows what terrible purpose. Dead at twelve, Jessica's lif had been an utter and complete waste. THE END"

But when Jessica turns to run and escapes Mr. Queeg, a piece of paper suddenly appears in the book.

"Had that been there before? She pulled out the paper. It said:

Erratum

Page 621, beginning, "...heard the boards squeak..." was incorrectly printed. The correct text should read...

And there it was, a complete description of her fight with Mrs. Rosewood and Mr. Queeg. At the end of the slip of paper, it said, 'The Publisher deeply apologizes for this mistake.'"

Her Lif - can it be an erratum? Is the book really Her Life, the life of Jessica Sternhagen? What if every single choice that Jessica makes, from the color of her shirt to the direction that she walks, affects the rest of the world? Can she truly hold the fate of the universe in her hands?

Erratum is a fast-paced thriller. Each of Jessica's decisions opens an alternate chapter in the universe. There is evil afoot and the identity of the "correct" universe becomes murky after the book is lost. Jessica fights to regain possession of Her Lif and set the universe back on course.

Like the Inkheart series, Erratum pays homage to the power of the printed word, but in a more metaphysical and less fantastical manner.
A great read for grades 5-9 that will leave readers thinking. Highly recommended. ( )

When Jessica Sternhagen walks into a bookstore and finds a volume entitled Her Lif waiting for her, she thinks it’s a joke. Who left the book for her? And shouldn’t the title be Her Life? This printer’s error turns out to be the first in a series of bizarre happenings. As Jessica reads, she realizes life is about to radically change. This stunning thriller by master storyteller Walter Sorrells raises as many questions as it answers about the power of books, the importance of free thought, and the potential our decisions have to change—and even save—the world.