Book Review

Basic Details:

Book Title: Shark Man

Subtitle:

Author: Michael Feng

Genre: Children’s/Science Fiction/Fantasy

Part of a series?

Order in series:

Best read after earlier books in series?

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59004806-shark-man

Overall score:

I scored this book 4/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

Alex has a secret. At night he becomes a monster. But, perhaps he can also save the day?

What I liked about the book:

A lovely illustrated book for children.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I really enjoyed the book.

My favourite bits in the book:

How things can turn out for the better.

My least favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is the second book I’ve read by this young author, who is only a young teenager. I enjoyed the other book by his hand too.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This is a book for younger children, and those who just start to read.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

Children Yes

Young Adult Maybe

Adult To read with kids

If you like fantasy and fairy tales, this may be the book for you.

I’m looking forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

Long ago, Alex was cursed by a witch. Every night, he transforms into a shark. He tries to keep it a secret and go on with his normal life. However, his appetite and habits are changing, making him not very popular. Will Alex's secret be discovered after years of hiding it?

About the Author:

Michael Feng is from Taiwan. He lived in Boston up until he was three when he moved to Hong Kong due to his father’s job transition. His global vision was gradually broadened. At the age of six, he developed a strong passion for story writing and began composing short stories. He has dreamed of becoming an author ever since then.

When Michael was seven, he suffered from HSP, an immune system disease, for half a year. He then began his journey as a homeschooler. After getting rid of his busy school life, he was blessed with more time to pursue his interests: reading and writing. He read over a hundred books in a single month during his illness. Some of his favorite reads include the Famous Five series, the Harry Potter series, the Percy Jackson series, the Inheritance Cycle, the Sherlock Holmes series, and the works of Jules Verne. His favorite movie series include the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the DC Extended Universe, and the X-Men movies.

He has always wondered why there isn’t a classic superhero book series suitable for children—most adult ones include graphic violence, swearing, and sexual content. Thus, he began to develop a new breed of heroes himself and published his debut novel—The Rise of a Golden Lion—when he was twelve.

There will be four books in the series, which will be called “The SHRIKE series.” The first book introduces the mutation process of Golden Lion Man and his reluctant adventures. The second novel will be centered around Shark Man’s past and will be out in a few months. If you or your kids also like Marvel movies, but you hope to find something else to read aside from comic books, definitely check it out!