by Lamar Giles
MG Fantasy, 2019 by Versify, 320 Pages
What I Didn’t Like:
- Is this part of a series? Did I miss that? There’s all this talk about what an epic summer the kids have had so far and how much adventuring they’ve gotten up to. I felt like I’d missed a TON of story! Note: Upon second check this is NOT the middle of a series. It’s listed as being the FIRST.
- The puns for clocks and time were a bit extreme. Cute, but extreme.
- The time travel component felt like it was missing something. However, this is the first book in a series so maybe more can come later?
What I Did Like:
- Fun addition of fantasy elements into the story early. You don’t get too comfy in what starts as a contemporary style setting before you realize you’re actually in a fantasy!
- The characters are excellent. These two boys are smart, driven, and yet completely fun! They’re not “typical” main characters and I feel like they’d cause a little “mischief” in school but I adored them!
- The town itself could spark so many cute stories. The characters all bring something different to the table and the town is obviously set up to be “weird” so it invites all kinds of fun!
Who Should Read This One:
- Middle grade readers who like adventure, problem solving, and mystery!
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