Twister & Shout

McGee and Me! #5

by Bill Myers

Meet Nick Martin, a normal kid with an unusual friend--the lively, animated McGee! These companion books to the award-winning videos develop the themes to a greater degree, presenting kids with important values. (Ages 8 to 12) In #5 Twister and Shout, a tornado hits Eastfield while Nick's parents are gone. Nick discovers that trusting God means not having to worry about being alone or afraid.

Genres: Christian, Childrens

79 pages, Paperback

First published November 3, 1989

About the author

Bill Myers was born into a Christian home, and although as a child he became bored with Christianity, he decided at the University of Washington quote, to "make God my boss." Ironically, at the University his worst subject was writing. He claims to have prayed, and said that he would be able to do anything for God, except write. Even so, he has become a prominent Christian writer, and has a large amount of successful books and films to his credit.

Reviews

[Kristi Drillien · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the titles in the series that my family owned as a video when I was a kid, so I know it pretty well. I certainly can't say that nostalgia didn't influence my enjoyment of the book, but I also think that the fear involved on both sides is well represented. The parents, who have traveled 2 hours away from home, struggle with the lack of communication with the kids left alone, when a nasty storm comes through. And the kids, left alone for the night as the wind picks up and the discussion turns to tornados, try to be brave and take care of each other (after being at odds earlier in the evening). The subject of putting our trust in God even at the most scary times is discussed on both ends, both by those who do trust God and those who don't. I have to admit that I'm getting a little annoyed at McGee's ridiculous ego, which I guess is meant to be funny, and maybe it is for kids, but it's starting to wear on me. Still, overall, I really enjoyed the book. Though these books may not be easy to find anymore, if you do have the chance to read this book or procure it for an 8-10-year-old child, I recommend it.

[Bookworm · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent