BishD
Posted November 25, 2012
This is a very enjoyable read. It's got a swamp, alligators, witches, and plenty of mysterious happenings. What more could you want? Oh yeah, a boy who seems to be always getting into trouble, it's got that too. But is the trouble he gets into always HIS fault? You'll have to read this charming and humorous story to find out.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged. What happens when you mix witches and warlocks, a mansion and
alligators, mental telepathy and two twelve-year-old boys on a mission?
You end up with an adventure, a mystery, a cast of unique characters,
and a whole new attitude about alligators, that’s what. ALLIGATORS
OVERHEAD, Author C. Lee McKenzie’s novel for mg/tween readers, takes the
reader on a fast paced, never dull journey with Peter Riley and his
friend Weasel in their attempts to save the Ornofree Swamp from being
destroyed. On the way to achieve their goal, the boys explore a mansion
that vanished years ago, but suddenly appears on the vacant lot by
Pete’s Aunt Lizzie’s house. (He came to live with his aunt after his
parents died.) They meet witches also on a mission to save the
swampland, hunters determined to capture the alligators, and have to
right a witch’s spell that goes terribly wrong. As Pete and Weasel
struggle to solve each problem, confidence in their abilities grows and
each boy discovers strengths in himself to carry on, in spite of the
danger they face. The characters in ALLIGATORS OVERHEAD are well
developed each with his/her own distinct personality. Aunt Lizzie’s way
of doubling up words ¾ “eerie-bad” for example ¾ Weasel’s intelligence
and caution, and Pete’s discovery of who he really is bring the
characters to life, like real people, although with powers that no
mortal has. Oh, and if you’re like I was at first, and alligators are
not your favorite critter, I think after you read C. Lee McKenzie’s
story, you’ll have a different opinion about the scaly creatures. Now, I
like alligators, especially Fanon. I’ll still keep my distance from
them, however. This novel would make a great addition for school
libraries, public libraries, and your own private library. ARC EBook
courtesy of the author. ###
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