Stunt Kid seriously stacks it! by Jack Heath. Illus. By Max Rambaldi

Levi is the reluctant 'star' in his father's adventure series, 'Kid Kablam’' Unfortunately, his life is at risk throughout the filming, after all he is the kid that gets 'kablammed'!  This bizarre story weaves its way from one disastrous stunt to another and all the while Levi just wants to go to the Library and read. This story has hints of an extreme Wimpy Kid style combined with all other ridiculous action stories created for reluctant male readers. It is silly and preposterous and it goes into ludicrous and unbelievable territory in the bizarre town of Mount Cabbage.

Jack Heath has created many action adventure stories for older readers and his books are much enjoyed. This book is far more comedic and foolish and does not fit into the same class, however younger readers will enjoy the sheer escapism of the reluctant stunt boy. There are many examples of word play woven between the exploding scenes and the black and white illustrations are suitable quirky. This is the kind of book to get hesitant readers reading and therefore can be recommended.

Themes: Action Adventure, Television, Comedy.

Carolyn Hull