The
Book of Lost Things
is Act 1 in the Mister Max Trilogy. The author brings readers
a young man preparing to put on his own show. Maximilian Sterling’s
parents are actors. They receive tickets to India but when
it comes time for Max to join them at the docks the ship isn't
there. It never was. So what happened to his parents? Max
is worried and afraid. He doesn’t know if his parents
have been kidnapped or if they just decided to take a trip
and not tell him where they were really going. Max visits
his grandmother and stays with her for a while but when she
tells him to stop moping and get out of bed Max packs up and
heads home. Now twelve year old Max has to find a way to work
and make money. The story is about Max and how he copes by
helping others. Max can help people find their lost items
but he still can't find his parents. Hence Acts Two and Three
yet to come.
It's a wonderful
tale for kids of all ages. It's a reminder of how to focus
our energy towards others in order to help ourselves. Max
is a lovable, strong character. His neighborhood’s memorable
and the secondary characters are remarkable. Max's grandma
is tough on him which makes me wonder if she's in on it. It's
an entertaining read. Kids will love this tale and look forward
to the next two acts.
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