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Molly Moon, Micky Minus, and the Mind Machine (by Georgia Byng)

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Imaginative, faced-paced fantasy; 4th in series.

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Parents need to know that this is adventure fantasy with danger and some violence, including murder attempts and kidnapping. The author's idea of the future includes a flu outbreak that kills millions and disastrous effects of global warming.

Positive messages: The characters have bouts with meanness, anger, and sadness, but most still mean well. Bad characters face consequences for their actions.
Violence: There is talk about people being killed, an attempt on several lives, and a fight that involves a bleeding nose. There's also kidnapping and some mind control situations.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: People who appear to be children are shown drinking and smoking.
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Families can talk about a whole range of topics: adoption, global warming, epidemics, genetic engineering, and even the importance of family and forgiveness. Why does Molly work so hard to help Micky? What do you think about the author's picture of the future?

What's the story?

What's the story?
Molly Moon has to find her missing brother. Together with her best friend Rocky and dog Petula they journey through time to find out who took her twin and how to get him back. Along the way they witness global warming and run into an evil princess.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
MOLLY MOON, MICKY MINUS, AND THE MIND MACHINE is the fourth book in the Molly Moon series, and it's a fast-paced, harrowing, wild ride. Georgia Byng has a terrific imagination: The characters, their outfits, and how the world looks in the future are all so detailed that readers will be delighted and horrified at the same time.

On the minus side, there's so much information to absorb, yet the quick tempo doesn't give readers much time to pause and really process it. Much like Molly, readers will feel out of sorts and rushed, though they will truly enjoy when Molly rises up and meets the challenges that had her on the ropes. All in all, this is a great read.

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Book Details
Author: Georgia Byng
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
Publication date: September 25, 2007
Number of pages: 416
Hardcover price: $16.99
This review was written by Terreece Clarke
 
 

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Frylock234
kid, 12 years old
 
i have all 3
this is a good book, but one thing in common is that the bad guy always threatens to kill molly and tries to do so. More for kids 9+
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GREAT BOOK!
This book is great for almost ANY age. I suggest the whole entire series to anyone looking for a good book!
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READ IT!!!!!!!!!
I love this book and all the rest too. It's adventurous and exciting!!!
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