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gbliss's review against another edition
2.0
A dissappointing ending to an otherwise delightful series. There was more book than there was plot.
retiredlibrarylady's review against another edition
4.0
Max ties up loose ends in this novel set in an imaginary kingdom in South America. Tightly woven adventure mystery.
mmz's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
cupcakegirly's review against another edition
4.0
I have not read the first two books in this series, however, this one can be read and enjoyed as a stand alone. I don't read a lot of MG, but this one was fun, and it has a little something for every one to enjoy: fantasy, adventure, and mystery. There are also pictures which add to the enjoyment of reading.
itabar's review against another edition
2.0
I quite liked the first two books. They were charming, but this one was unsatisfying. The rescue plot required too much suspension of disbelief.
thedizzyreader's review against another edition
3.0
A pretty satisfying conclusion. The twist at the beginning regarding Max's parents really set the stage well and made the rest of the plot more plausible. It was refreshing to finally see some action after all that filler in the second novel!
I'm not sure how middle graders would find this series. It's quite slow moving and I don't think the average middle grader has enough background knowledge to appreciate all the references to Shakespeare's works. It's a decent middle grade mystery, but not one I would be in a rush to recommend.
I'm not sure how middle graders would find this series. It's quite slow moving and I don't think the average middle grader has enough background knowledge to appreciate all the references to Shakespeare's works. It's a decent middle grade mystery, but not one I would be in a rush to recommend.
mon_ique's review against another edition
5.0
I loved the adventure, the build up to the rescuing. But, honestly, because the parents were away most of the other books (all of the second) you forget how annoying the father is, and I feel so bad for Max! You love them, but your parents are also imperfect with (sometimes) annoying traits. But the ending..... She should totally pick up this book three years later with Max becoming a .
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spy for the kingrfulleman's review against another edition
4.0
The Book of Kings (#3 in the Mister Max Series) by Cynthia Voigt is the culmination of the series, though it definitely leaves itself open for further adventures of Mister Max.
In this book, Max is finally able to get to his parents. Max, who usually seems to work alone, definitely needs all the help he has assembled. With his parents in such a remote and controlled environment, Max's options are limited.
Again, my only criticism is the age of Max and Pia. Otherwise, I highly recommend this book for any confident reader and probably not so much for the reluctant readers who might benefit from a simpler vocabulary.
In this book, Max is finally able to get to his parents. Max, who usually seems to work alone, definitely needs all the help he has assembled. With his parents in such a remote and controlled environment, Max's options are limited.
Again, my only criticism is the age of Max and Pia. Otherwise, I highly recommend this book for any confident reader and probably not so much for the reluctant readers who might benefit from a simpler vocabulary.
okiecozyreader's review against another edition
I didn’t love this as much as the first one but I wanted to know how the story ended. My son loved these books maybe for their namesake ... but they are creative and interesting. I felt like this one dragged for a long while and I started skimming to get through it. But the experience of these books was worth it. A fun, imaginative trip down the lane of who you could be, if a couple people believe in you and you learn to believe in yourself.