Michael Vey: The Prisioner of Cell 25

Wow! I've been slacking with the book reviews lately! I wrote this review months ago but never posted it!! So, even though I know this book has been out for awhile, I still wanted to share!

My Rating: (4.5/5 stars)

Looking for a little something to help “lighten” your kids work load now that they’re back in school? Or how about something that will help “spark” their imagination? If you’ve noticed that vacant look in their eyes after a long hard day at school, then Michael Vey just might be the solution you need to…shall we say…give them a “serge of energy”?

This book is geared towards ages 11-15, but I think it’s a book the whole family can enjoy!

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My Rating:

Don’t let the pink cover fool you- this is no ordinary teenage story. For one thing the main Character Kendall, is a boy in his senior year of high school. The story is told from Kendall’s perspective and to be honest, wasn’t what I expected at all. It surprised me, in a good way, and I instantly became impressed with the story. Kendall is an ordinary LDS teenager, but I love how Anya Bateman portrays his character as being valiant and true to his beliefs even when it isn’t considered “cool”. I know teens will be able to relate to Kendall’s yearnings to be popular among his peers as well as his struggles to do the right thing even though he must stand alone. Even though this book is fictitious it contains great messages and I absolutely love the fact that it doesn’t promote teen dating. How often does that happen in a teenage novel? In fact, it places emphasis on remaining friends until after missions. How refreshing!