I always like to check out the debut authors. (It gives me hope 
)
So, this week I read Jack Blank and the Imagine Nation, the debut novel by Matt Myklusch.
You’ve got: Comic book-like fighting between good and evil, zombie robots, moving islands, superpowers, hence the superheroes, also bad guys that aren’t all bad, good guys that aren’t all good (which makes any story wonderful), and of course, our MC: a 12 yr old boy trying to figure out where he fits in with all of this.
Yep, I loved it. I think it’s a great book for kids who have a hard time getting into reading, because the story telling is really clear and simple–but the plot is full of wonderful fantasy and action elements, plus–a plot twist.
Oh, I love plots twists.
Also, the book looks thick, but thanks to plenty of white space, you move through it quickly, so reluctant readers can feel like, “Wow, I read all that?” and adults can enjoy it as a fast, fun, original read.
Check it out!
and have a great day,
-M♥lly
Thanks for sharing this, Molly. It looks wonderful.
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Oh good, I’m just filling in my request from the library. I’ll put this one there.
This sounds great! Also, if the reading level isn’t too hard, I can get it for my younger cousin as well…he’s a reluctant reader a lot of times. Thanks so much for the recommendation, Molly!!
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nice! sounds great — thanks for the rec
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This sounds like a really fun read. Interesting cover, I like it!
I don’t read anywhere near enough middle grade books. Thank you for keeping me up-to-date!!! I’ll have to try this.
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Thanks for telling us about this wonderful book, I read the first few pages and I was immediately drawn in. I’m an aspiring writer, and this has given me such inspiration and motivation to try and get my stories published. Again, thanks for this. ^_^
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