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Tuesday, 9 December 2014

Infinity Drake Bk1 The sons of Scarlatti by John McNally

McNally, J. (2014). Infinity Drake: The sons of Scarlatti. London, UK: HarperCollins. [Science Fiction]

ISBN: 9780007521593
Pages: 400
Age Level: Middle Childhood 7-12
Genre: Science-Fiction
Rating: 5 stars

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This is the first novel in an exciting new science-fiction series for readers age 9 and up.  Infinity Drake, Finn for short, is going off on holiday with his crazy mad-scientist uncle Al (mad in the ‘always coming up with amazing creations’ way, not in the ‘evil genius’ way).  Their holiday plans come unstuck when a lethal, genetically modified wasp, is released in the south east of England and Al is summoned to help the government.  A military team (Apache helicopter, personnel and gear) is going to be miniaturised to track and kill the wasp before its eggs hatch and they go on a killing spree.  The operation is sabotaged and Finn ends up shoved into the food supply container and shrunk to 9mm along with the military team.

The scientific fact and advanced technologies that this novel is based around, the action packed military scenes and the humour make for an exciting read that boys will be drawn to.  The character development and realistic settings make for an entirely believable read, and the elements of good versus evil is an age-old recipe that works time and again.  
 This is a fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat read.  It involves nano technology, crazy scientists (both kinds), military manoeuvres, teenagers who can out-smart the bad guys, lots of action and laughs, and one bad-ass grandmother that can scare anyone straight!  It is a fantastic and exciting start to a new series with a hero who is only 9mm tall. 


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