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A review by williamsalley
Hertz Gets Fused by Suzanne Purvis
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
12 year old Hertz Zindler has gone viral but not for anything noteworthy but instead for literally almost burning his house down and traumatizing his mom’s guide dog Ava. His mom decides that he needs to unplug from his technology obsessed life for the summer and instead spend some time with his great uncle Pops in Arizona. What follows is a fun filled summer of making new friends, and competing in a scavenger hunt for a chance to try to win some cash to connect back to the real world.
At first Hertz feels completely out of place in Show Low, Arizona. Great Uncle Pops loves all things America and that is evident when he pulls up in his massive Cadillac, Anastasia, which is painted in a glory of patriotic pride. At Pop’s trailer there is no pesky technology to be had for a bored 12 year old. Pop instead teaches Hertz how to do things with his hands besides hold video game controllers. He teaches him about valves and how to change out a thermostat without a NASCAR pit crew. Hertz makes new friends who join him in a scavenger hunt to claim prize money to help buy old technology he can use to plug back into the world he left behind. Fey is a sweet girl with little quarks that Hertz admires. Allen is a friend that sticks up for what is right and is loyal. In the end Hertz learns the value of connecting to the people around him and in doing so also helps find the true identity of the fire starter endangering the town. Making the news again for something amazing.
This book is written in verse and at first I was hesitant because I tend to stay away from most poetry. Each chapter is a short poem that progresses the story. It was hilarious and an overall fun and captivating read
At first Hertz feels completely out of place in Show Low, Arizona. Great Uncle Pops loves all things America and that is evident when he pulls up in his massive Cadillac, Anastasia, which is painted in a glory of patriotic pride. At Pop’s trailer there is no pesky technology to be had for a bored 12 year old. Pop instead teaches Hertz how to do things with his hands besides hold video game controllers. He teaches him about valves and how to change out a thermostat without a NASCAR pit crew. Hertz makes new friends who join him in a scavenger hunt to claim prize money to help buy old technology he can use to plug back into the world he left behind. Fey is a sweet girl with little quarks that Hertz admires. Allen is a friend that sticks up for what is right and is loyal. In the end Hertz learns the value of connecting to the people around him and in doing so also helps find the true identity of the fire starter endangering the town. Making the news again for something amazing.
This book is written in verse and at first I was hesitant because I tend to stay away from most poetry. Each chapter is a short poem that progresses the story. It was hilarious and an overall fun and captivating read