Language: PG (2 swears 0 'f'); Mature Content: G; Violence: G.
BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
10yo Caleb and his older brother Bobby Gene get involved in an elevator scheme with 16yo Styx Malone. Styx is a foster kid who has recently moved into the house in the woods near Caleb and Bobby's Gene. Styx has the boys convinced that they can "trade up" a bag of fireworks for the green moped in the hardware store, and for the first time in their lives, Caleb and Bobby Gene are disobeying their strict parents for a chance at an adventurous summer.
The difference between the street smart, independent foster kid and the country boys with caring parents makes for a great story. Although Styx is quite a bit older, Caleb and Bobby Gene are more mature in navigating family relationships, so the scenes where Styx interacts with the parents are great. Magoon has developed the characters perfectly, each with his own strengths and challenges. “The Season of Styx Malone” is a great read for either elementary or middle school.
Lisa Librarian
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