Age Range: 8 and up
Series: Artifact Inspector
Hardcover: 224 pages
Publisher: Tu Books (September 15, 2013)
Language: English
Genre: Fantasy
Source: Publisher for review
My Rating: 4 of 5 stars
About the Book:
After Jin's baby brother, Smiler, drools on a big ball of mud in their neighbour Madalitso's bedroom, the mudball sprouts huge chicken-feet legs and runs off. Jin gives chase, hoping to put everything back together before Madalitso can see they broke her possession, but he loses track of the monster near the Oozeburn, a polluted creek in the centre of London. That's when Jim meets Chief Inspector of Ancient Artifacts A.J. Zauyamakanda — Mizz Z., for short — who has arrived to inspect the mudball and insists that Jin help her find it. But Zilombo, the monster released from the mudball, gains new, frightening powers every time she reawakens. She's cleverer than ever before, and she likes to eat babies. When Frankie, Jin's older sister, gets distracted along the Oozeburn and forgets to watch their baby brother, Smiler is easy pickings for Zilombo!
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My Thoughts:
If your kid is a fan on monsters and action, you will want to check out this book. Jin and his sister, Frankie, join forces with the magnificent Mizz Z to defeat a giant monster. This monster goes through periods of hibernation and then hatches from her mudball. Each hatching makes the monster more powerful than before.
The story is quick and easy to read, so even reluctant readers will have no trouble enjoying it. The main character, Jin, is a likable and easy protagonist to relate to. Although he is clumsy, he is good at reading people's emotions, which helps him tremendously throughout the book. Mizz Z is a delightful character surrounded by mystery. She puts on a good front of staying calm and almost detached in moments of crises.
This book is great for kids ages 8 and up. It will probably appeal most strongly to boys, but most middle grade kids will enjoy it.
Content: Suspense. Fights with the monster. Some kids may find the monster scary, but clean otherwise.
4 STARS
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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