Series ~ Single Title
Author ~ Del Shannon
Release Date ~ June 4, 2010
Age Group ~ Middle Grade
Publisher ~ Self Published
Source ~ Del Shannon
GOODREADS SUMMARY
To escape the emotional turmoil of his father’s death 12-year-old Kevin Tobin has retreated inside himself, developing his imagination into a dangerous foil and a powerful ally. While he antagonizes everyone with his superhero antics, his ability to escape inside himself becomes critical to his survival after his life is once-again turned upside down a year after his father’s death. When a mysterious package arrives in the mail, Kevin and his best friend are hunted by a ruthless villain who is determined to retrieve the package, which holds the key to his plans for world domination. After enlisting Kevin’s teenage sister and her pizza-delivery boyfriend in a battle for control over time itself, the group escapes into the mountains west of Boulder, Colorado and eventually discover that Kevin’s entire existence is because of the love of someone we never expected.
Kevin's Point of View is Del Shannon's debut novel and shows a deep appreciation for the powers of imagination, family ties, and the desire of young boys to both escape reality and prove themselves within it. The fast-paced, adventure-filled storytelling style makes this a book with wide appeal for readers of all ages.
REVIEW
After his father’s death, Kevin allows his very active imagination to take over. He can take the most ordinary situation and turn it into something extraordinary. Kevin imagines that he is a superhero, a hockey player, a character called Marine Boy, and even an alien. It’s exactly the sort of thing I picture my little brother doing – pretending he is Super Mario or Pikachu from Pokemon. Kevin's craziness got on my nerves a bit sometimes because it was like he just couldn't be himself.
Kevin’s adventures really take off when a strange contraption called an Influxitron is delivered to his home. The Influxitron makes time travel possible. Cool. I was expecting Kevin and his friend Tony to have fun traveling to some exciting times in the past – maybe the dinosaur age or a war that boys would find exciting. And I REALLY expected them to travel into the future to see all the great new inventions.
But no, they decide to go back in time only one year to just before Kevin’s father died. Yes, it was sentimental and I suppose that it makes sense that Kevin would want to see his father alive again. I just couldn’t let go of wanting the boys to go on a wild time travel adventure.
The mystery of where the Influxitron came from and who it was really meant for was very well thought out. I really was surprised when Kevin solved the mystery. There’s no way I would have guessed the outcome and I like being surprised like that.
I think that perhaps this is a story that a middle grade boy may enjoy more. Hey, it’s not called Kevin’s Point of View for nothing.
RATING
3 So-So
COVER COMMENTS
My little brother who is nearly nine years old thought this cover was the best cover ever in the history of covers. Exactly as I expected – this book appeals to young boys with active imaginations like Kevin.
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