Shadow of the Shark

Reviewed by: Heidi Whelan - McArthur Library, Biddeford, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: October 13, 2015

Review

Shadow of the Shark is number 53 in the Magic Tree House series. In a change of pace Jack and Annie are sent on a vacation rather than a mission. Of course they end up making friends and having adventures as usual but I felt that knowing the experiences took place during a 'normal' day allows the reader to maybe be open to adventure in their own lives. We learn a lot about geography and ancient Mayan Civilization. My favorite line in the book is said by Jack. He tells a Mayan King who needs to choose a replacement for himself but having no sons to inherit his title, only a daughter, “My sister and I have come from Frog Creek a land far away, to tell you this: women can lead just as well as men. Many women are leaders in our world.” This book has a nonfiction partner book called Sharks and Other Predators. It's one of the Magic Tree House, Fact Tracker series.

Overall Book Score: very good