Written for older elementary to middle school kids, this is a clever
book about identical twins named Edgar and Allan Poe. These boys, the
great-great-great-great-grandnephews of the great Edgar Allan Poe, are
not just identical but also interchangeable. Somehow, they share
thoughts. Edgar and Allan have lived with their aunt and uncle since an
unfortunate space accident claimed the lives of both their parents. The
boys are good-natured but a handful; they really are too smart for their
own good, and because there are two of them sharing one mind, they're
even more of a handful! Their beloved cat, Roderick Usher, is
cat-nabbed, and the family embarks on a cross-country road trip to get
him back. When they finally arrive, they stumble upon a nefarious plot
by a mad scientist - a plot that includes killing one of them - and they
must use their intelligence and quick wit to catch the bad guy and foil
his plans.
Everything about this book is great. I thoroughly
enjoyed all the literary references and witty banter. I loved that the
boys were so smart and could always cause trouble, but it was always in
good humor (or to teach someone a lesson). No one ever got hurt. I think
my favorite scenes were those of Edgar Allan Poe himself in the spirit
world, dealing with his annoying boss. Just wait until you find out who
he is!
I think any kids aged 8-12 would love this (especially boys), and their literary-loving parents would too.
Get the book on
Amazon.com ($5.98 for Kindle at the time of this review).
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