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Unlimited by Kevin Miller is a must read fiction novel for all young readers!

I always loved middle-grade fiction, and this book proves my point! Some of the best creative plots come in the form of middle grade fiction, and I wish this would have been a book my teachers read to us in grade school. My grade 6 teacher always brought in cool books like this, that opened your imagination to a whole new world!

This book was full of silly adventures and a radio broadcast! I LOVE radio broadcasts, so seeing a book all about one made my heart grow ten sizes! I had to pick this book up ASAP and it was worth every second that I read it!

Hijacking a radio station does seem like something the crazy kids around my neighborhood would do, and the antics Kevin writes about are just awesome! Not only is this book funny and action packed, it also helps represent marshes and wildlife (who doesn't love a little bit of education in their books?).

In my opinion, this book is a must read and a highly recommended book. It's fun for kids, is a fantastic addition to a library's collection and would be a great way for parents and kids to bond over!

Kevin Miller is insanely talented and I would love to read more by him and see more of his books on shelves lining the libraries of my city!

Five out of five stars!!!

I received a free copy of this book from Goodreads First Reads.… (meer)

Up the Creek! by Kevin Miller is an excellent start to the incredibly fun Milligan Creek series.

I read this series out of order, starting with 2 and ending with one. Regardless, this book is such a gem (if only you knew what was to come...). This book starts the series off in a delightfully fun way. You meet Matt, Andrew, Chad and Dean as they decide to take off on an incredible adventure. These wickedly smart kids (in good ole Canada), grab some canoes and decide to ride the waves in the creek. They get into some seriously funny mischief, getting lost along the way. But, don't you worry! These boys are geniuses of getting into and out of trouble. Add in Canadian humour, play on words and a book full of pure friendship and you've got yourself a real winner!

Be prepared for an apprehensive Dean (and a Mother who packed him half of North Dakota), whirlpool and bridge obstacles, fast paced plot and comedy, and a book that can easily be a standalone but also starts the best series around.

I love this series from the bottom of my heart. I can't get enough of it and I love when I get to jump back into these books. Knowing that the series only gets better (and how amazing this book was), it's truly a series you don't want to miss out on. If you're seeking a middle grade book that is fun and engaging, this book is it. I seriously cannot stop recommending this series. I find it fun and it's everything I wanted in middle grade books when I was that age. You can't go wrong with this series!

Five out of five stars!

Thank you to Kevin Miller for sending me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review. I'm so happy I finally got to finish off my Milligan Creek set!… (meer)

The Water War is an absolutely brilliant addition to the Milligan Creek series by Kevin Miller!

Can I just say, I am oh so frustrated with this series! Why did it have to come out when I was an adult?! I would have ate this book up as a child! This is the most fun I've had in a long time reading a book, and I truly mean that. It's the type of book I needed as a kid - dosed in reality yet so full of hilarity!

This time around, the boys of Milligan Creek have a brand new resident to deal with - Fiona Pickleberrybush. Everyone loves this girl - she's pretty and lounges around the pool all day with her sunglasses on. With everyone falling at her feet, Matt knows something is up and he wants his life back to normal. To try to get attention away from this girl and have a fun summer, the boys decide to play Assassin - a giant game of tag with water guns where you hit your intended target with water. Those who have their target hit are out of the game! The prize is determined to be a date with Fiona or Matt (or not Matt, in case you are wondering). And with that, the games are off!

This story is packed with relatable characters that feel real. These kids seem like they fit right in with my childhood and Kevin does a great job of developing them over the books. Matt's character development is definitely the focus of this book, and boy does Kevin do it justice! Seeing Matt change over the book and the surprise ending, well, it impressed me!

Each kid in this story has their own personalities and quirks that make them feel like real kids. They are intelligent, resourceful, hilarious and written beautifully. Some of the quirks are more interesting than others, like the kids who like to "Moo", but they still feel like real children and speak like children. One of my biggest pet peeves of children's books is when the kids talk like adults. Yet, these kids feel like kids! Kevin knows how to make these characters and build them up over time.

I think this is a great quality series (from a Canadian author!) that should be read to all children! Put this book in school libraries, use it for reading buddies, use it for library events and spread the word around! There are few books out there that have so much fun packed into one little book AND have a great theme.

This book focuses on accepting others despite their differences, and that is a really big issue in today's society. Having Kevin include that theme in a book like this makes me have a lot of faith for the next generations. If you haven't read the first two in this series, I highly recommend it! You could easily pick this book up without reading the past two, but why would you?! This series just keeps getting better with each novel that introduced.

I 100% recommend this book to anyone looking for a lighthearted, fun, and inspirational read for themselves or their kids. Books like this show how powerful literature truly is. Unique stories like this are one of the reasons I love reviewing books!

Five out of five stars.

I received a free copy of this book from the author Kevin Miller in exchange for an honest review.… (meer)

Unlimited by Kevin Miller is a must read fiction novel for all young readers!

I always loved middle-grade fiction, and this book proves my point! Some of the best creative plots come in the form of middle grade fiction, and I wish this would have been a book my teachers read to us in grade school. My grade 6 teacher always brought in cool books like this, that opened your imagination to a whole new world!

This book was full of silly adventures and a radio broadcast! I LOVE radio broadcasts, so seeing a book all about one made my heart grow ten sizes! I had to pick this book up ASAP and it was worth every second that I read it!

Hijacking a radio station does seem like something the crazy kids around my neighborhood would do, and the antics Kevin writes about are just awesome! Not only is this book funny and action packed, it also helps represent marshes and wildlife (who doesn't love a little bit of education in their books?).

In my opinion, this book is a must read and a highly recommended book. It's fun for kids, is a fantastic addition to a library's collection and would be a great way for parents and kids to bond over!

Kevin Miller is insanely talented and I would love to read more by him and see more of his books on shelves lining the libraries of my city!

Five out of five stars!!!

I received a free copy of this book from Goodreads First Reads.… (meer)