Twister and Shout
McGee and Me! #5
by Bill Myers

My rating: 5 / 5
Genre: Children’s Christian fiction

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.

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