Book Review
Monster Squad: The Iron Golem
by Christian Page
Book Description
Monsters. Mad Scientists. Danger.
Dark forces are converging on the sleepy town of Autumn's Hallow. Monsters in the woods, mad scientists on the loose and sinister minions lurk. Four young friends must band together to uncover a secret plot that threatens them, the town they live in and the people they love. It's up to Blaine Davis, Daschle Gaunt, Shelley Merry and Drake Harker, heirs to a fantastic collection of powers to stop an evil that threatens to consume the world. Can the Monster Squad thwart the evil Victor von Frankenstein in time? It will take friendship, courage and smarts to find out.
** Winner of New Generation Publishing's 2014 Children's Book of the Year Award. **
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Our Book Review
An excellent story for any young reader. Scooby Doo mixed with the Hardy Boys and the one and only Alfred Hitchcock's three investigators series.The author's really clever use of the characters is totally incredible. The story is full of mystery, monsters and 4 children who have powers they have yet to discover, who are being hunted by the strange professor who is running the nearby academy.
The author keeps the reader enrapt by following each individuals life story and what links them to an incident in the New Mexico desert in 1938. The really clever thing is the the characters are based on historic fictional horror characters from the past who are given a modern twist in order for them to be believable. The fact that these 4 young people are trying to find their way through their school years, facing the normal school age problems coupled with finding out who they really are makes for an excellent read.
Taking a lot of mystery, myths, horror stories and characters from the past author Christian Page has blended them all together to produce a classic and anyone who likes tradition with a modern twist will love this novel and the ones to follow.
Parents this book is a must read for teenagers, can you remember the Brother Grimm, Frankenstein and the mystery of Roswell, this book brings them to life in the modern day. Praise to the author and his creative genius.
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About the Author
Christian Page loves stories that combine fun, action and adventure. A father of two, he lives in the Pacific Northwest of the United States with his wife, son, daughter, overly plump cat and under-behaved dog.
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I know you said this is geared for teenagers--but would the author mind if I read it I wonder? It actually sounds like an interesting book that is well worth the read!
ReplyDeleteFabulous review thank you. My 11 year old book worm of a niece will definitely enjoy this, I might have to get it for her, thank you for the recommendation.
ReplyDeleteoh will ensure my son takes a peak at this he would like this
ReplyDeleteI love reading books meant for teenagers. I tend to love them. Checking this out for sure.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like it would be a great read aloud for my class.
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