MapHead: The Return

MapHead #2

by Lesley Howarth

If you could go anywhere--do anything--where would you go? What would you do? This is the dilemma facing MapHead, a boy from a parallel dimension called the Subtle World. On his own without his father for the first time, he materializes in a parking garage in Rubytown. He is soon drawn to the Stamp family, for whom, he feels, he has a vital task to perform. But what? And how? Maphead quickly makes friends with Jack Stamp, but in doing so crosses a boundary that should not be crossed. Using his powers to flash maps across his head is one thing; using them to intrude in people's lives is something else. That can only cause problems--big problems.... Funny, intriguing, moving, this sequel to the award-winning MapHead reveals novelist Lesley Howarth at her dazzling best.

240 pages, Hardcover

First published October 6, 1997

Reviews

[N.L. McFarlane · Rating 1 out of 5]

The benefit of having kids at school is extra books to read once they've finished with them XD. This is a combination of two books in one. I can't say I really got into this book, the story line was so uniquely created and the characters out of this world. At times I found it hard to understand or follow it, once I understood what was happening, it really was a one of a kind story with good potential, I just didn't find myself gripped with it at all. This may appeal to anyone who is inclined towards sci-fi and alien style stories. I would have enjoyed a bit more padding in the way of bridging gaps and deeper explanations.

[Lily Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

An intriguing read.

[Bryan · Rating 3 out of 5]

There are three things I have to say to MapHead: weird, creepy and cute!

At first I thought MapHead is a symbol of sexuality because I find it weird that he's too attached to people. Or is he just innocent to do that? Or I'm the one who's really weird? First, his relationship with his father made me think of incest. Second, his friendship with Jack made me think of homosexuality. Third, his longing for Holly made me think of pedophilia. Fourth, her attitude towards Valerie made me think of May-December love affair. Lastly, his thing with Lois made me think of heterosexuality. So, maybe I just exaggerated things when I've read this "children's" book. Oh, I'm so subliminal. The weirdness I felt while the story is progressing crept me out. Especially that with Holly! Yikes!

Moving on, I still found the story cute because of Boothe's innocence. I love that part when Valerie is reminiscing the times she had with MapHead. I love it how he take things literally and that he thinks that nuns look like penguins. Cute. His innocence bordered between weirdness and cuteness!

This one's an easy reading. Each chapter is just short so you can finish it in a jiffy. Go, grab it!

[Lancierz]

i want to read this book