Game Time Mallory

Reviewed by: Patricia Temple - Long Island Community Library, Long Island, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: September 11, 2015

Review

This is the 23rd book in this young reader series featuring fourth grader Mallory McDonald and her friends. As with the other titles, Mallory encounters a problem or personal challenge and overcomes it with the support of her friends and the help of some kind, wise adults. Malory and her friends are likable individuals that the author has written with authentic actions and emotions. The plot in this one revolves around Mallory joining a basketball team and struggling with nerves. The story moves along at a good pace and the resolution is believable and satisfying. This is a good series for 7-10 yr olds who enjoy spending time with the same characters for multiple volumes. The illustrator of this volume, #23, started drawing these characters in volume #10 of the series and does a nice job enhancing the story and moving it along with good, economical sketches.

Overall Book Score: good