Summary:
“I’d never seen a dead body before, but I was
pretty sure the guy in the car trunk was dead.”
Middle school’s tough, and Tyler Higgins just wants to hang
with the cool kids. But Dustin’s idea of quality entertainment is spying on
parked cars on Lover’s Lane. When two creeps show up with a body, Tyler doesn’t
want to stick around. Then again, he might not have much choice.
Review:
This fun, Christian, middle-grade, adventure is the first book in a series about a young teen named Tyler. Escape is actually more of a short prequel to the series, but it is a great book on its own. This is a fast read, jam-packed with action, which might be a problem if you’re hoping for a book that will take a while for your kids to read because they will get through this one quickly. But, they will most likely want to immediately read Tyler’s next adventure.
Younger boys especially will enjoy the story of thirteen-year-old Tyler. Tyler has made some bad decisions lately that have caused a lot of problems. But nothing compares to the danger he finds himself in on this particular day.
Right from the very first line, the reader is drawn into the story. “I’d never seen a dead body before, but I was pretty sure the guy in the car trunk was dead.”
While I love the adventure aspects, my favorite part of this book is the Christian messages. As Tyler fights for his life, his friendships, and his reputation, he begins to clearly see the bad choices he made. The lessons he learns are powerful reminders for everyone about telling the truth, being a good friend, and the importance of a loving family.
A Note From the Reviewer:
As a writer and a mother, I’m always searching for wonderful Christian books for teens of all ages. I truly believe one way we can encourage teens in their faith is through fiction with positive messages, embedded in great stories. There are many fantastic Christian and Catholic teen novels out today but they can be hard to find. I’m excited to share some of these books with you.
Leslea Wahl