Silly ~ Engrossing ~ Charming
tl;dr: Time machines can be a bad idea

This fast middle-grade reader novel was a surprise. The story has a sort of Pritchett-like absurdism, on an age-appropriate level. I liked the pacing and the characters. But, i particularly enjoyed the way the book was about togetherness, with family meetings, family disappearance, and collective problem-solving. This book would be ideal for someone who doesn't realize reading can be enjoyable. I mean nutso squirrels! Also, shout out to the illustrator who did a wonderful job. 

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. 

Seema Rao Write : Instagram| Blog| Twitter|

I received an electronic version from Amberjack Publishing through NetGalley.
The humorous adventures continue in the latest book about the Baron family. This time a mortal enemy of McLaron has invented a time machine that changes the family's lives. Needless to say, P (McLaron) also has a time machine and they set off to fix the problems. Adventures galore as they revisit the trials and triumphs from the first three books. Family members continue to be erased until WB is the only one left. He confronts Werbert and takes a voyage through various time periods as they wrestle to either destroy or save his family.
Mid grade readers will delight in the dry humor and relatable cartoonish characters Bower has created. 
The realistic illustrations reinforce the farce of the storyline.