*I first came to know of Jess Reman when I came across her first novel, The Miraculous. I was so enthralled with the story that I chose it for a "Breakfast with Books" book club selection. She then knocked my socks off with her second book, Quintessence. In fact, it was my favorite middle-grade story of 2020. I was thrilled when Jess herself sent me a "widget" to download an e-galley of her upcoming novel.
What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
*Meet Milton P. Greene. The boy who is having one of the worst year's ever.
*He thinks it can't get any worse when he finds out from his parents they are sending him halfway across the world to a remote island to spend the summer with his uncle.
*Before he knows it, Milton is smack dab in the middle of an island with no electricity. How will he survive without his electric "handheld" device?
*Within a few days on the island, he meets three other children that don't know anything about Milton and the last year of his life.
*Milton decides to transform himself into "Sea Hawk", put the past behind him, and venture out on the "ADVENTURE" of a lifetime.
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
*I was a bit nervous going into the story because of how much I adored Quintessence.
Who Should Read It:
*I don't often get to say this, but I would recommend the book for readers in grade two/three and up. There is NOTHING questionable or too "mature" for our young middle-grade readers. The story will make for a perfect class read aloud and/or for individuals to read. I can't wait for Jess' third novel to arrive in the world on May 4, 2021. Happy Reading!
Rating: 5 STARS out of 5 Stars
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
*I was a bit nervous going into the story because of how much I adored Quintessence.
*A few pages in, I realized this story wasn't Quintessence, but its own tale, and I should enjoy it for that it was, and not compare it to anything else.
*Once I did that, I was completely immersed in the story, with the characters, and all the adventure on the island.
*So often, readers complain that you can't have a solid story without a bunch of disfunction and sadness. With this book, Jess has proven those readers wrong. The story is a complete page turner full of fun, adventure, and true friendship.
*I not only loved Milton because of his name, my dad's name is Milton, but because he was a tender, thoughtful, and realistic character.
Who Should Read It:
*I don't often get to say this, but I would recommend the book for readers in grade two/three and up. There is NOTHING questionable or too "mature" for our young middle-grade readers. The story will make for a perfect class read aloud and/or for individuals to read. I can't wait for Jess' third novel to arrive in the world on May 4, 2021. Happy Reading!
Rating: 5 STARS out of 5 Stars
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