The Adventures of Mahalia and Malcolm by Prudence Williams and Terance Shipman
The Adventures of Mahalia and Malcolm
by Prudence Williams and Terance Shipman
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My Ratings 4.4/5
Synopsis
Mahalia and Malcolm know that they do not belong to the typical African American family, but that doesn't stop them from loving their family and just being kids. After their home is invaded by a masked stranger, the siblings set off on a brave and daring adventure to rescue their family. Plunged into an incredible battle to save the family, the kids struggle with the normal fears and anxieties, but they soon discover the enormous range of their superpowers! They also discover incredible secrets about their family: like Douglass: the family's robot and RedTail1, the family's aircraft. The most important discovery they uncover is the courage that it takes to keep a superhero family together. Filled with excitement and riveting escapades, The Adventures of Mahalia and Malcolm: the Robinsons, is the perfect book to show young readers that superheroes come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and ages!
My Thoughts
Adventure books are something that can interest even the most apathetic of children. Indeed, there is nothing better than an adventure book to inculcate the spirit of reading in your child. Such books are usually driven by the plot, feature fast-paced action, and elements of danger and suspense; everything that appeals to a child. So, if you are looking to get your child interested in reading, The Adventures of Mahalia and Malcolm will keep him hooked right until the last page. The pace of this book is fast. The action is in the edge of seat category. Fighting and action threads its way through this book. This book had a more creative plot I should say. I think this is an astonishing book - something really special - like deserves to win awards special. I can't say too much about it without giving away spoilers. I read it with my 9 year old who absolutely loved it and has wanted to talk about it over and over since we finished it.
I don't often leave reviews but this book really called for one. It is such an imaginative, thoughtful, gripping story that I'm sure will be read and reread by many children - and adults too. Prudence Williams and Terance Shipman has created a very believable world and I found myself often pondering how I would feel and react if I were living there.
I loved authors clever use of made up words but were also fun to decode as a reader. All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed the book and would recommend it to other readers.
Highly Recommended!
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