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The Wild Adventure of Mitch and the Sand Bridge
Welcome to summer vacation! The time for good memories, great beaches, and — invasions?
Beach vacations are supposed to be fun. They’re meant to bring the family together. But for 13-year-old Mitch, it’s not that easy, not when his father recently passed away. It also doesn’t help that the island he’s staying at gets invaded by alien creatures, turning the quaint beach town into a war zone. Venturing through pirate ships, hidden coves, mysterious gateways, and a cave of nightmares, Mitch will quickly learn that he plays a vital role in this invasion. If he wants to save his family and defeat the terrifying source of this calamity, Mitch must put aside his grief and turn into the son his dad always knew he could be. Join this wild, fantasy adventure where a boy’s world gets turned upside down, leaving him only two become the hero or — GAME OVER.
Beach vacations are supposed to be fun. They’re meant to bring the family together. But for 13-year-old Mitch, it’s not that easy, not when his father recently passed away. It also doesn’t help that the island he’s staying at gets invaded by alien creatures, turning the quaint beach town into a war zone. Venturing through pirate ships, hidden coves, mysterious gateways, and a cave of nightmares, Mitch will quickly learn that he plays a vital role in this invasion. If he wants to save his family and defeat the terrifying source of this calamity, Mitch must put aside his grief and turn into the son his dad always knew he could be. Join this wild, fantasy adventure where a boy’s world gets turned upside down, leaving him only two become the hero or — GAME OVER.
250 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 27, 2023
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November 15, 2023
Mitch and his family are heading off to the beach for a summer vacation. The long drive to their vacation spot in Sandbridge is fairly typical, with a car full of kids bickering and asking how much longer the drive is going to take. Yet, there is also an underlying air of sadness that looms over the family. Mitch is trying hard to hide his emotions, and he can already sense that this trip is difficult for his Mom, as his Dad has recently passed away.
Mitch is hoping for a ride on his bike alone, with nothing to think about but yelling at joggers and enjoying the wind in his hair. No such luck. His bratty cousin Stan is behind him, yelling for Mitch to wait for him. Despite trying his utmost to avoid him, Mitch ends up hanging out with his cousin. The two soon discover that the Island used to be run by pirates, and there is a legend of buried treasure. However, being kids, there might also be a sliver of a chance that maybe it's aliens who are about to invade the island and start a war! It's definitely not a normal summer holiday.
A great novel for middle-grade readers. It is engaging and approachable for both kids and adults alike. The story is well-paced, moving quickly along and drawing you into Mitch's summer adventure. It's like you were one of his cousins, tagging along for a wild and crazy ride. At the same time, the author handles the difficult emotions of a family grieving for their father and the memories from past summers. Those uncomfortable silences and being on the verge of tears because your normal family vacation will never truly be normal again.
I think that Zach Hawrot is a natural storyteller with a great voice for middle-grade novels. I look forward to reading his future books. Well done!
Mitch is hoping for a ride on his bike alone, with nothing to think about but yelling at joggers and enjoying the wind in his hair. No such luck. His bratty cousin Stan is behind him, yelling for Mitch to wait for him. Despite trying his utmost to avoid him, Mitch ends up hanging out with his cousin. The two soon discover that the Island used to be run by pirates, and there is a legend of buried treasure. However, being kids, there might also be a sliver of a chance that maybe it's aliens who are about to invade the island and start a war! It's definitely not a normal summer holiday.
A great novel for middle-grade readers. It is engaging and approachable for both kids and adults alike. The story is well-paced, moving quickly along and drawing you into Mitch's summer adventure. It's like you were one of his cousins, tagging along for a wild and crazy ride. At the same time, the author handles the difficult emotions of a family grieving for their father and the memories from past summers. Those uncomfortable silences and being on the verge of tears because your normal family vacation will never truly be normal again.
I think that Zach Hawrot is a natural storyteller with a great voice for middle-grade novels. I look forward to reading his future books. Well done!
September 10, 2024
My nephews LOVED this book! They are Ages 8&10 and they highly recommend!
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