Friday, September 26, 2014

"Mister Max: The Book of Lost Things" by Cynthia Voigt; Illustrated by Iacopo Bruno

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Book Description:


Max Starling's theatrical father likes to say that at twelve a boy is independent. He also likes to boast (about his acting skills, his wife's acting skills, a fortune only his family knows is metaphorical), but more than anything he likes to have adventures. Max Starling's equally theatrical mother is not a boaster but she enjoys a good adventure as much as her husband. When these two disappear, what can sort-of-theatrical Max and his not-at-all theatrical grandmother do? They have to wait to find out something, anything, and to worry, and, in Max's case, to figure out how to earn a living at the same time as he maintains his independence. This is the first of three books, all featuring the mysterious Mister Max.

About the Author:




Cynthia Voigt won the Newbery Medal for Dicey's Song and the Newbery Honor Award for A Solitary Blue, both part of the beloved Tillerman Cycle. She is also the author of many other celebrated books for middle-grade and teen readers, including Izzy, Willy-Nilly and Jackaroo. She was awarded the Margaret A. Edwards Award in 1995 for her work in literature, and the Katahdin Award in 2004. She lives in Maine.




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Review:


The Author pens " Mister Max: The Book of Lost Things" in a plot filled with mystery.  A great non complicated fantasy read for middle grade children that will be sure to grab their attention and hold on to it.  I found the Author's characters to be down to earth, believable and at times a bit "quirky". Highly recommended for all middle grade children and also adults.

I give "Mister Max" a 4 star rating.



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