Review: Kyle Evans and the Deadly Plague by Rob H. Hunt

KYLE EVANS AND THE DEADLY PLAGUE

Volume Two

by Rob H. Hunt

Illustrated by James Chapman

Middle Grade Science Fiction

ages 8 to 12

152 pages

After narrowly escaping from an alien zoo, Kyle is looking forward to a normal life once again. Unfortunately for him and his best friend Sofia, his troubles have only just begun. A blue dot that suddenly appears on his elbow signals the beginning of another crazy adventure featuring hungry Gomes, sneaky Pliskins, the mysterious Azda Fains and, of course, the cat who is not a cat – Bootles. Kyle Evans and the Deadly Plague is the second installment in the exciting Kyle Evans trilogy.

MY TIDBITS

With a galactic sweep, this book shoots off to alien planets, where danger lurks around every corner and strange (and at times, somewhat quirky) creatures hide in wait.

Kyle has a blue spot on his elbow, one that refuses to go away. It appears to be growing too, not that he's worried about it. When Bootles--Kyle's 'pet' cat who happens to be a pretty clever alien--notices the spot, the action begins. To save himself and his best friend Sofia, Kyle must follow Bootles across the galaxy.

This is the second book in the Kyle Evan series and even more fun to read than the first. Although I'd recommend reading the first book before jumping into this one, it's not completely necessary. Some background from the characters will be missing, but it's not too difficult to jump into the adventure without this.

This book is simply a ton of spacey fun. Bootles is a cat to adore. He's highly intelligent, a bit arrogant, sometimes snippy but still, a cat to cuddle...something he's sure to hate. Bootles couldn't have chosen a better 'owner' than Kyle. The boy is as normal as can be, but he's open minded and trusts Bootles no matter how sticky the situation gets. Kyle also acts as the perfect balance to keep Bootles big ego in check. In other words, the two make a great duo.

The imagination in this books explodes, diving into worlds and creatures which find themselves somewhere between creepy and quirky and oddly cute. There's one dangerous situation after another, but not without just the right amount of humor thrown in. Nothing is at it seems, and it's impossible to guess what will happen next. Because aliens are anything but predictable.

With only around 150 pages, this is a quick, easy read and perfect for the more reluctant bookworm crowd. It's an adventure easy to get lost in and doesn't risk falling into boredom for even a single page. The ending is packed with surprises, although it does leave off as a cliff-hanger.

Summed up, this is a great read for kids ages 8 to 12. Packed with adventure, imaginative worlds and fun creatures, any fantasy-scifi fans are sure to get lost in the pages and will look forward to reading more.


And here he is. . .

Rob H Hunt is a children's author who loves writing about regular, everyday kids who find themselves in extraordinary situations.  His published books include Flicker, Kyle Evans and the Key to the Universe and Kyle Evans and the Deadly Plague.  His next book, The Alexa Hill Chronicles, will be available in spring 2017.

When he isn't writing, Rob travels across the US talking with kids, teens and adults about their media habits. Rob lives with his wife, three children and one goldfish in Connecticut.

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Review: Kyle Evans and the Key to the Universe by Rob H. Hunt

KYLE EVANS 

AND THE KEY TO THE UNIVERSE
Volume 1

by Rob H. Hunt

Illustrated by James Chapman
Middle Grade Science Fiction
ages 8+
164 pages

Some kids love adventure, and dream of being a hero. Ten-year-old Kyle Evans is not one of those kids, but when a giant hole appears in his bedroom and swallows his mom, a hero is what Kyle must become. 

Kyle sets out on the journey of a lifetime, and discovers along the way that Battle Droids are scarier than Search Droids, Kranken are more terrifying than either of these, and you should never stand still near a Burgly Bug. But more important than any of this, Kyle learns that sometimes a cat is not just a cat.

Kyle Evans and the Key to the Universe is the first book in a quirky adventure trilogy that takes a boy, his cat and his friend Sofia across the universe, gradually revealing their amazing destiny.

MY TIDBITS

This is a story with all sorts of unexpected surprises lurking behind every corner, some seeming harmless at first. . .but looks can be deceiving.

Kyle is pulled into the adventure of a lifetime the minute the first chapter begins. Concerned about his all of a sudden disappeared mom, he leaps through a portal with his pet cat, Bootles, only to discover that life is not what it seems. He's in over his head in a galactic man hunt. . .or cat hunt.

Kyle is a fun kid, who takes things pretty well in stride. His thoughts and actions are completely understandable even when danger abounds. There's friendship and trust among the quirkiness, as this book head starts a series which is sure to be a lot of fun. And who knows where it will take Kyle next. But the character who really catches the attention is Bootles. Not only is the story sometimes told from his point of view, but who doesn't love a talking cat?

There are so many interesting and fun alien creations, from Battle Droids to Krankens and more. Each one is well described and exactly the kind of things readers will wish they got a chance to see for themselves. The illustrations sprinkled in between are an added bonus, which I always love to see in literature for this age group.

There isn't much time to stop for breathers because Kyle and Bootles have their hands full, and when Sophia joins the picture, the action really gets under way. If you're looking for character depth or lots of thought, this won't be the book for you but is rather something for adventure fans who love a fantastical, wild ride.

Summed up: This is an action packed, alien adventure for readers ages 8 to around 10. It's an easy, short read, and will especially appeal to more reluctant readers. 

And here he is. . .

ROB H. HUNT!!!

OK, this isn’t really a picture of Rob, it’s a llama.  Rob happens to like llamas, and truth be told, he does bear a passing resemblance to this one.

Rob H. Hunt is the author of Flicker and Kyle Evans and the Key to the Universe. He loves to write stories about ordinary kids who find themselves in extraordinary situations, like Joel (FLICKER) who wakes up one day and discovers that nobody know who he is, or Kyle (KYLE EVANS AND THE KEY TO THE UNIVERSE) who learns that his cat is not really a cat at all.

Rob loves to read (too many books to mention!), watch TV, drive his bright red car (but not at the same time as reading or watching TV) and spend time hanging out with his family. Speaking of family, Rob lives in Connecticut with his wife, three sons and pet goldfish.

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