I rate it 4.25. This is the first of Andy Jone’s book that I have read. The illustration is great which is by Robin Boyden reflecting the theme and age this book is aimed at. Recently I have been reading children’s / middle grade books for some respite from reality and to feel young again. This book seemed to have done the trick for me. It brought up the recent increasing trend of technology and social media and tackling it at young age which is the way to go, they are after all the future of this planet. It has somehow linked the adults in the society to the children and also teaches children at young stage that there are consequences to our every action.
What I’m not sure about is the delivery of Bob’s news to the antagonist… On one hand Bob and his friends tried other not so kind ways to tackle the antagonist’s behaviour and problem that arose from there however on the other hand was it also tarred with slight bullying behaviour. It is a difficult balance I think. I’m also not entirely sure I have closure about Bob’s dad, although I do love the ending!
What I’m not sure about is the delivery of Bob’s news to the antagonist… On one hand Bob and his friends tried other not so kind ways to tackle the antagonist’s behaviour and problem that arose from there however on the other hand was it also tarred with slight bullying behaviour. It is a difficult balance I think. I’m also not entirely sure I have closure about Bob’s dad, although I do love the ending!