By Maggie Lyons
Publisher: MuseItUp Publishing
MuseItUpPublishing.com
ISBN: 978-1-77127-073-1 (eBook)
Publisher: Halo Publishing Int.
HaloPublishing.com
ISBN: 978-1-61244-091-0 (Paperback; 93 pgs.)
Genre: Children's Chapter Adventure Book
Cover Art by Suzannah Safi
About the Book:
A twelve-year-old boy named Vin, goes on a mission - reluctantly. He doesn't share the optimism of the knights of old who embarked on impossible missions without a doubt they'd succeed. When magnetic compost heaps, man-eating bubble baths and other disasters erupt, Vin comes close to packing in the whole ridiculous business. He calls it Operation BS, his code name for a mission to introduce his sister to a boy she has a crush on. He doesn't want to play matchmaker, but Meg's promise to reward him with a David Beckham autographed soccer jersey is a decisive incentive.
My Thoughts:
Vin and the Dorky Duet has it all. Adventure, embarrassing situations, tall tales, magnetic compost heaps and man-eating bubble baths. Add to that an average boy, a plotting older sister, an unsociable nerd and a few other quirky people. What do you get? A hilarious page-turner that will draw the reader into the story at page one and keep them there all the way to the end.
I thought it was a fun book to read. It's the kind of fast-paced story that middle graders and tweens will enjoy reading. The characters are fun, easy to relate to and the dialogue is realistic. I couldn't help but laugh when reading the embarrassing situations Vin finds himself in. I look forward to reading more by this author. Perhaps there will be more adventures with Vin? One can only hope.
I recommend this book for all middle grade and tween readers. This would be a great addition to classrooms, libraries and bookshelves at home. I also recommend Vin and the Dorky Duet for all adults who are still kids at heart. : )
Author's Website: http://www.maggielyons.yolasite.com
Author's Blog: maggie-lyons.blogspot.com
You can find out more about Maggie Lyon's World of Ink Author/Book Tour at http://tinyurl.com/9t24kgy
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17 comments:
Thanks for the review, Susanne. I'll have to let my son know. It might be a book of interest to him. :)
You wrote a good review. Susanne. I really enjoyed this book as well. In fact, I read it twice!
This is such a great book for reluctant readers. My son loves the Captain Underpants and Whimpy Kid series. I think this fits right with that reader perfectly.
LOL! What an awesome sounding book! Thanks, Susanne! I bet my youngest would like this one! :o) <3
Its great to meet Maggie and best wishes to her and Vin and the Dorky Duet!
Great review, Susanne. Sounds like a really fun book my son might like. :)
Hello to all! Thanks for stopping by to check out the post on VIN AND THE DORKY DUET. I think this book will make a great Christmas present. I like to give books as gifts and I've added this one to my gift giving list.
Sounds interesting. As someone else already said, it sounds comparative to the Diary of a Wimpy Kid grouping.
Hi Susanne. I enjoyed your review of this fun book.
Hi Maggie. Congratulations once again.
My great appreciation to Susanne for posting this review and to everyone who read this page. I hope the book will be enjoyed by your children, grandchildren -- any children you buy books for. Please let me know. You can reach me with your comments through my website maggielyons.yolasite.com, and via e-mail at maggielyons66@gmail.com.
What a cute cover and concept. Thanks for the review, Suzanne!
Hello to all!
Maggie, I was happy to share about VIN AND THE DORKY DUET. I hope there will be future adventures with Vin.
Sounds like a great MG! There need to more.
This sounds like a fun book for young people. I liked the trailer. The music was fab.
Lee
A Faraway View
Great review Susanne! Sounds like a fun-filled read! Julie
Sounds like it would have been a fun story to write!
Thanks for stopping by to learn more about VIN AND THE DORKY DUET. Isn't that a great title? : )
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