Reviewed by Kellie Nissen
Third in a series of delightful chapter books for
younger readers, Four Up in Lights picks up where Four On The Run and
Four All at Sea left off, except this time, instead of being captured or
stranded at sea, the location is much more glamorous. A movie set. Surely
nothing could go wrong again.
The ‘four’ are Maxie, Flash, Fergie, and Lady, best
friends who also happen to be vintage vehicles – two cars, a motorbike and a
tractor. They’ve already been through a lot together and are super excited to
not only have the chance to become ‘heroes with horns and headlights’ in the
movie but to also star alongside the famous Daredevil and her sidekick, Storm.
However, trouble and adventure always seem to
follow the four friends, even to the movie set. First, Grey Nurse, a
scary-looking submarine-car, emerges from the lake. Then, in the middle of the
night, the four friends are woken up by a cry for help. Grey Nurse and
Daredevil have both disappeared without a trace.
Award-winning author of over 70 books, Sophie
Masson has clearly had a lot of fun creating these four endearing characters,
putting them in all sorts of trouble and helping them find their way out with
plenty of chuckles and adventure along the way.
Cheryl Orsini’s fun illustrations bring the
characters to life and capture both the tension and celebration of the story as
it unfolds.
Perfect for young readers, aged 5–8, Maxie, Flash,
Fergie, and Lady once again demonstrate the importance of friendship and the
joy of adventure. With a hot-wheeling pace, Four Up in Lights will keep
readers engaged and wanting to read the story in one sitting.
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