We're heading into the science fiction realm today with a lean toward pirates and adventure. But not with futuristic flair. I think. I'm not sure how all of this works, but I'm curious to find out. Plus, the duo on the cover appear to be excited to head out into adventure...and I do enjoy adventure.
Let's open it up and see what it holds!
A PIRATES' PACT
A Kik & Mac Adventure
by Sarah Branson
Sooner Started Press
Middle Grade Adventure
166 pages
ages 8 to 12
Two brothers, a hidden secret, and an adventure of a lifetime.
On the pirate island of Bosch, almost eleven-year-old twins Kik and Mac are facing a storm of changes. With a father from Edo and a Bosch mother, the brothers navigate the challenges of identity, friendship, and family in their own unique ways.
Mac, daring and mischievous, finds himself in a whirlwind of trouble as he strives to impress new friends. Meanwhile, Kik, quiet and observant, grapples with his heritage and a heartfelt secret he's not ready to share.
When a ball thrown in anger fractures a family heirloom, a hidden piece of a pirate treasure map emerges, setting them on a quest that will shake up their relationship and reshape their understanding of family.
A Pirates' Pact is a tale of friendship, self-discovery, and the enduring strength of family ties. Will Kik's and Mac's pact withstand the challenges ahead? Embark on this middle grade adventure where bonds are forged, secrets are unveiled, and treasures go beyond gold and jewels.
On the pirate island of Bosch, almost eleven-year-old twins Kik and Mac are facing a storm of changes. With a father from Edo and a Bosch mother, the brothers navigate the challenges of identity, friendship, and family in their own unique ways.
Mac, daring and mischievous, finds himself in a whirlwind of trouble as he strives to impress new friends. Meanwhile, Kik, quiet and observant, grapples with his heritage and a heartfelt secret he's not ready to share.
When a ball thrown in anger fractures a family heirloom, a hidden piece of a pirate treasure map emerges, setting them on a quest that will shake up their relationship and reshape their understanding of family.
A Pirates' Pact is a tale of friendship, self-discovery, and the enduring strength of family ties. Will Kik's and Mac's pact withstand the challenges ahead? Embark on this middle grade adventure where bonds are forged, secrets are unveiled, and treasures go beyond gold and jewels.
MY TIDBITS
Brothers, who are twins but as different as can be, discover a call to adventure and find themselves in all sorts of situations.
Mac is in trouble again. Although he was just trying to retrieve a ball for a friend, his climb up the school building to get it didn't gain bonus points with the teacher. Instead, Mac heads home with a note, which his mom has to sign. His twin brother, definitely, doesn't have his back. When the two end up in a back-and-forth, which leaves a damaged family heirloom, they discover a map. And that's the beginning of more than a treasure hunting adventure.
This is a fun story, which packs heart, a bit of food for thought, and adventure. The first chapters let the reader sink into the family dynamics and the twin's personalities. There's a touch of action as Mac dare-devil's on the school walls, but it's the family relationships which take the stage during these pages. The action gets going a few chapters in. While there are all sorts of challenges the two face as they search for the treasure, this read also pays attention to the personal growth of the characters and their relationships to those around them. So, there's depth and not just action. The two brothers are easy to connect with and come across with natural flair as they butt heads, at times, and yet, stick together and support each other when needed.
The read works well for the younger and mid-range of the middle grade audience, and the length suits this direction nicely as well. The future setting confused me a little, though. The year is about 2300 and technology has been set to the side thanks to natural disasters, wars, and more. This is totally fine, but the scenes, dialogue, concerns, surroundings, world, and more fit perfectly to the 1960's to 1980's. I just expected a few differences (clothes, buildings, and such). But it did make for a nice map, which was a treat as much as the several sketches sprinkled throughout.
It's an enjoyable tale for those who like wholesome adventures with quite a bit of family dynamic, and it appears that there will be more adventures to come.
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