Author: Rashad Jennings
Series: The Coin Slot Chronicles
Age: Middle Grade
Genres: Fantasy
Publication Date: January 29, 2019
Publisher: ZonderKidz
Source: Hardcover
Purchase: Hardcover | Kindle | Christian Book
Synopsis:
The Coin Slot Chronicles series, by former NFL running back and Dancing with the Stars champion Rashad Jennings, is a humorous and imaginative series that explores the power of friendship and imagination, the challenges in finding your place, and the reality of missing home.
Eleven-year-old Arcade Livingston has a problem. Several, actually. The Tolley twins, a.k.a. neighborhood bullies, are making Arcade’s move to a new city even harder than it needs to be. They expect him to do their research papers and interactive displays for the sixth-grade career expo’s theme: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Besides doing their work, Arcade doesn’t even know his own answer to that question.
Then at the library—Arcade’s favorite place to chill—a mysterious old woman gives him a golden arcade token that grants him a unique gift. A gift that allows him to time travel between different places including his own future. From sitting in the dugout with Babe Ruth, to hanging on to the back of a bucking bull, to performing life-saving surgery on a dog, Arcade has no shortage of adventure! Together with his older sister, Zoe, Arcade explores life’s biggest thrills and challenges, and the two also have a big mystery to solve. Who is the rightful owner of the incredible Triple T Token that leads to such astounding adventures?
Arcade’s circle of friends begins to widen as the Triple T Token hangs from his neck. Pulsing. Beckoning another adventure. The question for Arcade, Zoe, and their new friends is no longer, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” It’s, “Where will we go next?”My Rating:
I absolutely enjoyed this little gem of a story. I never knew much about Rashad as a football player, but his novel intrigued me and I'm 27 years old. I enjoyed reading the book to my son. We both loved the illustrations throughout the book. They made for a fun incentive to keep reading the book to completion.
I loved Arcade as the main character. He was a smart young boy with a love for the library -- I mean who doesn't love a good stack of books and a library! This book touches on identity and bullying which I truly enjoyed. I love the emphasis on adjusting to a new location be it a neighborhood or school.
This was very fun and fast paced to read. Zoe, Arcade's sister, was also an awesome character. I loved seeing the sibling dynamics, especially with me having 4 younger siblings. If you're looking for a fun read that will get both your son and daughter interested this is the book.
I definitely recommend this! It's packed with an awesome story and wisdom. Can't wait until the sequel comes out! Great start to a series.
I loved Arcade as the main character. He was a smart young boy with a love for the library -- I mean who doesn't love a good stack of books and a library! This book touches on identity and bullying which I truly enjoyed. I love the emphasis on adjusting to a new location be it a neighborhood or school.
This was very fun and fast paced to read. Zoe, Arcade's sister, was also an awesome character. I loved seeing the sibling dynamics, especially with me having 4 younger siblings. If you're looking for a fun read that will get both your son and daughter interested this is the book.
I definitely recommend this! It's packed with an awesome story and wisdom. Can't wait until the sequel comes out! Great start to a series.
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