Review: The Heart of Adventure For The Young or Young At Heart
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 4, 2014
Adventure comes home, literally, in this book. This is a cool book that features some really compelling and plucky storytelling. Meant for middle school aged children, this book gets to the heart of adventure in a good way. It’s got heart, it’s adventurous and will definitely prove to be a favorite amongst many.The main character is the kind of kid you want to root for. Francis “Bug” Mosser works well in this book and the villain, or rather, the arch-nemesis is definitely a nice touch. Think “Doug” and “Roger” from Nickelodeon (for you 90s kids out there).  Finding a trove of treasure in the backyard, this turns the notion of “Goonies” and drives it through the same kind of adventure that was at the heart of works like “Goosebumps” without the macabre twists.This sometimes humorous story, may find a good home with middle schoolers, but adults may get a kick out of the camp at times, the relatable characters and fast pace. This is a cool book that is a perfect give for children, and early teens. It definitely has heart, and that’s what makes great reads. I recommend this one, it’s good clean fun. No pretense, just fun.