Kensy and Max: Breaking News

Amazing, it was so fun to read!

Like all twins, Kensy and Max have their own talents and imperfections. Children of ski-resort paramedic and doctor parents, they’re used to moving from one country to another. But when they are hastily rushed to London, and their parents are nowhere to be found, they begin to worry. When they start at their new school, people tell them things that don’t ring true. The twins detect that secrets are being kept from them. Strange accidents keep happening. On the street, there are odd, disheveled old ladies speaking in hushed tones. Coded messages pop up in unusual places, and nothing seems quite right.

This book is wonderful for a whole range of reasons. I love how there are so many small mysteries that seem unsolvable, leading to a cliff-hanging ending. Jacqueline Harvey skilfully weaves Kensy and Max’s distinct traits into the story, and deftly incorporates them into their strengths as spies. This is fabulous, because it brings the characters to life and makes the story absolutely credible. Another lovely addition is that all the chapter titles are written in code. This not only pulls the reader in even more, it also lets the reader have a go at a bit of de-coding for themselves.

I strongly recommend this amazing book to all 9-12 year-olds – girl or boy. Show more Show less