Gallagher,Brad Escape from Zobadak 332 pgs. Mackinac Island Press, 2011. $13.22. (Rating: G)
Billy and his sister Sophie are upset when they find out that their favorite Uncle Gary has disappeared. When a nightstand from his Uncles house makes some strange noises, Billy finds out that it’s a secret entrance to a vast building that stores world treasures. Billy hopes that his Uncle might be hiding in there, so Billy, Sophie, and their friends start their search. In the meantime, some strange men come searching for his Uncle, and kidnap Billy & Sophie's parents!
Being a fan of secret lands in furniture, I was pretty excited about this book. The characters are great, and the plot starts out being incredibly intriguing. But it takes some funky and strange turns, that I think students will have a hard time following and they won’t like the limited explanations. The ‘bad guys’ are really bizarre and not explained well at all –they keep referring to John Wayne, a person who a majority of today’s students won’t relate to at all.
ELEMENTARY -OPTIONAL Reviewer: Stephanie MLS graduate & Author.
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