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The Whiz Mob and The Grenadine Kid
The Whiz Mob and The Grenadine Kid
Reviewed by: Kristin Taylor - Biddeford High School, Biddeford, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: March 6, 2018
Review
Charlie Fisher is the shy 12-year-old son of the American Consul in Marseille, France in 1961. Because of so much traveling, Charlie is used to being friendless, despite his father's attempts to have him befriend other dignitaries children. Than one day while sitting in the square, he notices something he thinks is extraordinary and becomes friends with a group of children from the elite School of 7 Bells in Bogotá, Columbia -- an international school of pickpockets and scam artists.
From the creators of the "Wildwood Chronicles", "The Whiz Mob and The Grenadine Kid" is an action-packed, amusing, and attention grabbing tale of friendship, and finding oneself with definitely a different spin. There is also a glossary of terms at the back of the book to help understand the meaning of dialogue that is spoken by the Whiz Mob. A definite for the shelves. Recommended for grades 5-8, but a fun read for all.
Overall Book Score: excellent
About the Book
Author:
Meloy, Colin
Illustrator: Ellis, Carson
Illustration Quality: excellent
Publisher: Balzer & Bray
Book Type: chapter book fiction
Genre: adventure
Audience: grades 4-6,grades 7-9
Binding Type: trade edition
Binding Quality: very good
ISBN: 9780062342454
Price: 17.99