Paul Maguire

Not like many others that I've read, it definitely kept my interest. I was curious about what was to be discovered; as Bobby's keen eye detected the flaw. I really liked the way the text flowed it was easy read. I could see how if this book is being read to or by a "Kid" it would keep their attention. It kept mine and I'm an adult - not too much on kid novels though. I will be buying this to read the full details of this author's work. I could see classroom teachers reading this to their students and getting many questions. Matter of fact, great for grammar school reading!
This author deserves his top ranking for this creation. Makes a great gift for a child's reading story.… (más)

Review: Kid in Chief by Paul Maguire
4 STARS
Illustrated by Katy Betz
Kid in Chief is a children's book that is cute,smart. You don't even realize all the lessons that are in it.
Bobby Barton the former President of the United States is telling his story about how as a third grader he became The President of the United States and what he did while in office.
I was smileing while reading it. You know it's make believe but it is a cute story.
It teaches about how laws are made,about founding fathers,importance of exercise, trade agreements,white house and secret service in short simple terms. Also in the back are bigger words and thier definations as used in the story.
I would buy this book and let my children read it if they were still young enough.
This is the second book now that I have read of Paul Maguire. They are both enjoyable, and taught something as they entertained, even though the target age is a big difference. I would recommend reading his books. I look forward to reading more of his work in the future.
I was given this ebook to read in return for honest reviews from Netgalley.
11/06/2012 PUB Smith Publicity 80 pages… (más)

Professor Atlas and the Summoning Dagger by Paul Maguire
5 STARS

I throughly enjoyed Professor Atlas and the Summoning Dagger. It is entertaining! Has problems that make you think. (I could not think of how to solve them) Has villians and heroes,jesters,knights in armor,magic and lots of fun.
Professor Atlas is having a contest that started a year ago in different cities. The two winners will get to go on a dig with him and have an adventure. He has a big following on his web site
Brandon Giles and Tyler Gerard are seventh graders and big fans of Professor Atlas. They here about the contest and study for a week they are sure they are the biggest fans of thier school. The day of the contest they find out that the contest has been running a year not a week like they thought. All the other cities had contest and the winners of thier cities now all converged to compete for the two spots.
The teams had two team members to try for the contest.
Brandon and Tyler are a little more worried about it but they are going to do thier best. Thier are a lot of kids thier for this final day of the contest. Instead of answering questions about the Professor Atlas and his trips they are riddles and other tests they need to pass. If they guess wrong they are out. If another team goes faster than them and come in before they pass they are out.
I did not want to stop once I started the book. It was hard to put the book down. I look forward to more books with Professor Atlas in the future. or in the past.
In 1342 a wizard standing on the ruins of his city sends the last of his magic into the dagger and buries it deep in the rubble. To one day be found by someone that can stop his city from being destroyed.
This is the famous tale of the Summoning Dagger that others have looked for it and now Professor Atlas believes he can find it. He does not realize that magic was real and if when he finds it he will go back to the 1300 BC.
This is a fun adventure that fans of Ranger Apprentice,Percy Jackson, Harry Potter or Jimmy Coates will enjoy. All ages can read it and escape into the past to see what life is like and if they can make a difference.
I was given this ebook to read in exchange of honest review from Netgalley.
I see Amazon shows different Pub. dates and netgalley shows one so I am including both.
Publisher:Smith Publicity Nov 6, 2012 220 pages
Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing, LLC (August 29, 2011) ISBN-10: 1457505096… (más)

Tyler and Brandon are the best of friends who win a contest to spend time with their hero Professor Atlas. These seventh graders find out that they will be traveling to Britain to help Professor Atlas with his latest adventure. Upon meeting Professor Atlas, the boys learn that they will be helping the Professor find the lost Summoning Dagger of Mercastus. It is said that the dagger had been lost after Hallswich Castle had been destroyed. A prophecy handed down from generation to generation stated that the dagger waited to find its rightful owner.

In true adventurer form, Professor Atlas, Tyler, and Brandon immediately find themselves in hot water. Evidentially, they aren’t the only ones looking for the dagger. Professor Atlas` old rival Blackjack hijacks them demanding to know the location of Hallswich Castle. Although they manage to escape, it won’t be their last run in with Blackjack.

Professor Atlas and the Summoning Dagger is quite the adventure. Not only do the boys find their lives in danger several times but they also travel to the past to actually meet Mercastus. Loved this story completely and can’t wait for more adventures from this trio.… (más)