The Merchant Of Death -- BAILEY

The Merchant of Death

By D.J. MacHale

Review by Bailey

“No, this was crazy. I made up my mind right there that the first chance I got, I’d get away from these nutburgers and get back to that flume thing. If it brought me here, then there had to be a way for it to get me back home. Yes, that was the answer. I was going to get myself out of here and kiss this place good-bye—with or without Uncle Press.” 

-Bobby Pendragon

Bobby enjoyed a positive life, being the 14 year-old basketball star for his school team.  Everything seemed to be going perfectly on the evening before his big game, especially when his crush of many years, Courtney Chetwynde, unexpectedly came to his home and kissed him.  But soon after one of the highlights of his life, everything he knew changed.  Bobby’s fun loving Uncle Press took him to an abandoned subway where they ran into a cop.  Over short conversation, Bobby learned that Press knew the khaki uniformed cop— who was actually a cold-blooded murderer.  In a terrifying transformation Bobby, for the first time, saw the man who would attempt to destroy multiple civilizations.  Through his experiences following the meeting of this enemy, Saint Dane, Bobby was told of his mandatory role in saving all of Halla.  Bobby happened to be a traveler, like his Uncle Press, who was responsible for keeping the peace between all territories in Halla.  He had the ability to use portal-like objects known as flumes, which transported him through time and space to reach new worlds.  The first place Bobby visited was Denduron, and in his attempt to save the Milago civilization from Saint Dane, his life turned upside down.  What Bobby didn't know, however, was Saint Dane’s plan had only just begun.

Okay let’s get into my thoughts about the book.  I loved reading about Bobby’s adventures, but there are occasions when swear words are used.  All of the swearing in the book tends to appear close together for a short passage.  However, it is not frequent enough to force me to stop reading.  Another part of the book I found slightly uncomfortable is near the beginning.  The description of Bobby and Courtney kissing is short, but it is graphic enough—not horrible though—to give this book a rating of PG-13.  Overall the book is enjoyable, there are just a few parts where I became uncomfortable.  On the bright side, any bad part in the book ends fairly quickly!

Rate: PG-13

GOOD OR GOODBYE? I would definitely have to say this book is GOOD!

Nitty Gritty for Parents

This book uses swear words in a few different parts of the book.  Mainly the D and H words.

REVIEW BY BAILEY INGRAM! THANKS FOR READING!