Book Review: Rocket Robinson and the Secret of the Saint

Book: Rocket Robinson and the Secret of the Saint (Rocket Robinson book #2) written and illustrated by Sean O'Neill

Source: Received from Author for an honest review

Publication: Available now


Rating: 5 stars

Review:

Rocket Robinson and the Secret of the Saint is a wildly inventive historical fiction story that follows the trio Rocket, Nuri and Rocket's pet monkey Screech as they uncover a fantastic mystery surrounding a stolen painting.

This sequel which is still set in the 1930s finds Mr. Robinson, Rocket, Nuri and Screech in Paris, France. The mystery begins when the Louvre was broken into and the only thing stolen was a very old painting. Unfortunately Nuri's Uncle Turk was arrested for the crime but the kids didn't believe he did it. And with Mr. Robinson away for work, it's up to Rocket, Nuri and Screech to find the thief and the missing painting.

Following a lead the police dismissed, the trio went to investigate the man they believe framed Turk. Doing that set off a chain of events leaving the trio uncovering an intricate mystery that centers around the painting possibly leading to an ancient Templar treasure. And trying to get their hands on that treasure are Nazis who plan to use it to help fund the Third Reich.

I think the author has a knack for blending fact with fiction in this fast moving, very well written, action packed story. It held my attention all the way through and I love that the story has a lot going on. However, not so much that it would confuse young readers, this is an easy to follow story. I couldn't help rooting for the trio as they try to stop the villains, this was definitely a page turner.

The Rocket Robinson comic books are the type of comics I love to recommend for kids (although they can be enjoyed by all ages) because each book features an exciting and funny story with a mystery coupled with high flying action and adventure. Nuri, Rocket and Screech are smart, courageous, and very resourceful, I'm sure kids will love them. And as for the artwork, I love the illustrations, they're bright and clear with perfect coloring. There are so many amazing details on every page.

I do believe this second installment may have out done the first, Rocket Robinson and the Pharaoh's Fortune which is exactly what a good sequel is supposed to do. If there's a kid in your life who is interested in reading comics I truly recommend picking up these first two books for them.