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Milligan Creek #5
Snowbound!
A record snowfall gives best friends Matt, Chad, Dean, and Andrew the idea of building the most epic snow maze ever, to the point they can even charge admission. Meanwhile, a hapless criminal named Dewey Biggs finds himself stranded in the prairie town of Milligan Creek where the boys live. Struggling with amnesia following a car accident, Dewey can’t remember where he buried an important item just prior to the collision, and if he doesn’t find it, there’s no telling what his boss will do to him. With the boys hunting for the perfect snow maze location and Dewey searching for his treasure, it’s only a matter of time before the two forces collide, right in time for Valentine’s Day!
- GenresMiddle Grade
188 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 12, 2021
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About the author
Kevin Miller
36 books46 followersKevin is an award-winning author, and filmmaker. His debut novel, "Up the Creek," topped Amazon.com's Canadian literature best-seller list for over 17 weeks. Kevin has been involved in over a dozen films in various capacities, and as a writer, editor, co-writer, and contributor, he's been involved in too many books to count. Kevin has been featured on CBC Radio, CNN, and numerous other radio and TV outlets and podcasts. His work has his been written about and reviewed in dozens of publications, including the New York Times, Variety, and the Globe and Mail. Raised on a farm outside of Foam Lake, Saskatchewan, Kevin still thinks the prairies are the best place to be, but the mountains are a close second. He currently makes his home in Kimberley, BC, with his wife and four kids. Learn more about Kevin at www.kevinmillerxi.com.
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December 18, 2020
There is nothing I love more than another Milligan Creek book!
I can't express how pumped I was when I heard there was another book coming from Kevin Miller. The Milligan Creek series is one of my top middle grade series EVER (and yeah, that's a big deal - I read a lot) so I absolutely needed to get my hands on this book. AND I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED!
This is a Canadian winter themed book with more shenanigans from our favourite group of kooky Canadian children. This time Chad, Dean, Andrew and Matt are getting into some hijinks with a snow maze. Yeah, a snow maze. I always wanted to try to build an igloo growing up here in the Great North, but when we did get enough snow we were always stuck in school. What a bummer. But these guys? THEY GET TO LIVE MY CHILDHOOD DREAM!
Anywho, away from my excitement. Welcome back to Milligan Creek folks! You get welcomed with a suspenseful opening, following the not-so-bright Dewey Biggs. He's stolen a vehicle and has made a friend out of a moose. Well, not really. He hit a moose, but you get the point. He also says the most Canadian thing to come out of a book character's mouth in a while, "Stupid defrost."
Jump to the boys - it's wintertime and what better thing for a group of boys to do than build a snowman fortress? With snowmobiles, skiing, snow blindness and other winter fun about, you might as well build your own version of Elsa's castle. It's pretty much law for kids in Canada at this point. They are determined to build the ultimate snow fortress, but what they don't realize is they are going to be pulled into a thrilling ride when the chase for Dewey heads their way.
What other great points are there that I don't want to give away but also want to mention?
1. Yellow snow jokes
2. Waterloo by ABBA
3. The definition of liability in a kids book (like seriously, I'm impressed)
4. Has anyone else made the goofy comment about turning into a popsicle when they are too cold? Just me and this book? Ok.
5. A thrilling rescue!
Overall, this book is hilarious, witty and stupidly smart. It's so much fun and everything I want in a middle grade novel. This series keeps bringing me joy and I seriously need it to find more readers. More people need to have the fun and love I have for this series, because it's a hidden gem!
Five out of five stars!
I received a free copy of this book from the author, Kevin Miller, I exchange of an honest review.
I can't express how pumped I was when I heard there was another book coming from Kevin Miller. The Milligan Creek series is one of my top middle grade series EVER (and yeah, that's a big deal - I read a lot) so I absolutely needed to get my hands on this book. AND I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED!
This is a Canadian winter themed book with more shenanigans from our favourite group of kooky Canadian children. This time Chad, Dean, Andrew and Matt are getting into some hijinks with a snow maze. Yeah, a snow maze. I always wanted to try to build an igloo growing up here in the Great North, but when we did get enough snow we were always stuck in school. What a bummer. But these guys? THEY GET TO LIVE MY CHILDHOOD DREAM!
Anywho, away from my excitement. Welcome back to Milligan Creek folks! You get welcomed with a suspenseful opening, following the not-so-bright Dewey Biggs. He's stolen a vehicle and has made a friend out of a moose. Well, not really. He hit a moose, but you get the point. He also says the most Canadian thing to come out of a book character's mouth in a while, "Stupid defrost."
Jump to the boys - it's wintertime and what better thing for a group of boys to do than build a snowman fortress? With snowmobiles, skiing, snow blindness and other winter fun about, you might as well build your own version of Elsa's castle. It's pretty much law for kids in Canada at this point. They are determined to build the ultimate snow fortress, but what they don't realize is they are going to be pulled into a thrilling ride when the chase for Dewey heads their way.
What other great points are there that I don't want to give away but also want to mention?
1. Yellow snow jokes
2. Waterloo by ABBA
3. The definition of liability in a kids book (like seriously, I'm impressed)
4. Has anyone else made the goofy comment about turning into a popsicle when they are too cold? Just me and this book? Ok.
5. A thrilling rescue!
Overall, this book is hilarious, witty and stupidly smart. It's so much fun and everything I want in a middle grade novel. This series keeps bringing me joy and I seriously need it to find more readers. More people need to have the fun and love I have for this series, because it's a hidden gem!
Five out of five stars!
I received a free copy of this book from the author, Kevin Miller, I exchange of an honest review.
April 11, 2021
Author Kevin Miller continues to display an authentic voice within Canadian middle-grade fiction and a knack for tapping into the social-emotional framework of adolescent males. The relationships between both the brothers and friends in our main character group readily straddle the dual lanes of male middle-school friendship: genuine care with a dose of well-intended teasing. Although readers are sure to enjoy following Matt, Chad, Dean, and Andrew on yet another epic adventure, the novel’s best parts are those featuring new character Dewey Biggs as he slowly puts together memories revealing his purpose in Milligan Creek and the valuable item he left buried deep in the snow. Secondary characters of this sub-plot line also shine thanks to head-honcho Earl Jones and his right-hand man Clive offering just as many hijinks as the original four boys.
Full review to be publisher via CM Review Magazine.
Full review to be publisher via CM Review Magazine.
January 11, 2022
very fun
Super good.definitely you should read series
.you should read the next book.this book is mainly mischief and …… Idk maybe …. Idk
Super good.definitely you should read series
.you should read the next book.this book is mainly mischief and …… Idk maybe …. Idk
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