Voigt, Cynthia, ill. by Jacob Bruno. Mister Max: The Book of Lost Things. Pgs. 384. Random House,
2013. $16.99. Language: G, Mature Content: G, Violence: G
When Max’s parents receive a
mysterious letter, it looks like their adventures are about to begin. Then, the
ship leaves without Max and with his actor parents. Max serendipitously becomes
a sleuth. His parent’s ship is lost. Max discovers he is a finder of lost
things . . that is other’s lost things and not his own.
Max has a good heart, a sharp
mind, and is an engaging character. Cynthia Voigt’s newest novel is a
delightful escapade of circumstances. The Mister Max series will entice and
captivate readers. This book is particularly good for boys. EL, MS-ESSENTIAL
Reviewer: Jessica Moody, Library Media Specialist, Olympus Jr. High.
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