Official Review: Matthew Jones: The Boy Who Changed Things

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Re: Official Review: Matthew Jones: The Boy Who Changed Things

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A great story, no doubt. Teaching global warming from a tender age is not only phenomenal but shows responsibility at it's best. The book is bothe entertaining and educative. Thanks for a thorough review.
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I think it's an amazing read for children. Your review was nice. Thanks for it!
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This could be our reality soon! Yes it is obviously exaggerated, but deals with themes that are fitting for the time.
Great premise for a book, and well done on the review!
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This would be an interesting read for those into fantasy novels touching on outer space. Thanks for the enjoyable review.
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This is an interesting science fiction story with an added element of time travel. The perspective in which the book is written will certainly be attractive for the target audience. I enjoyed your well-written review.
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I hope this story is something that never truly happens to us all but im not overly hopeful.
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Global warming is a critical topic affecting everyone, discussing it from a twelve year old angle makes it more understandable. Such a tough choice for Matthew to make deciding between his mom and brother. His compassionate nature makes him a good and helpful friend both to human and aliens alike.
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An interesting thriller of sci-fi which of course is my favourite genre. Aliens, adventure and you've got me hooked.
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This sounds like an interesting read that my students would enjoy. I will have to check it out and recommend it to a few of my students. I like the idea of them learning about the topic of global warming from the perspective of a kid rather than an adult. It makes it more real for them.
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This is such a relevant book. After all, children are the agents of change. Great review
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This book sounds so sweet. I'd like to read it with my younger brothers and sisters. Congrats on the author and BOTD.
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This is a very unique book. It handles a very serious topic but brings it down to the level of the children. It's beautiful how the 12 year old deals with the global warming issues. Thank you very much for such a wonderful review.
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The story is well-thought-out, and the writing and character development is well done
Good to know. Nice review.
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I read a lot of children's books, and this one sounds like a great way to start a conversation with young readers about global warming. Thanks for your review!
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Post by Aisha Yakub »

Firstly, I love the setting of this book- the apocalyptic age. How ironic! Aliens should be devouring humans but are helping them. Great plot twist, thanks for the review
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