Finn and the Subatomic Slip-And-Slide by Michael Buckley
Published by Delacorte Press on March 1, 2022
ISBN: 0525646957
Pages: 288
Genres: Science Fiction
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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In this culmination of the Finniverse series, Finn and his friends travel to the subatomic to rescue Finn’s dad and save the earth from the Plague, aka giant bugs who control the Earth. The friends get separated on their journey and must rely on strangers and enemies to find each other and return to Earth safely. Readers who enjoyed the first two books will want to read this final installation. The book is fast-paced and full of danger and it wraps up loose ends from the other books. This book does not work as a stand-alone as there are too many flashbacks and references to previous books, making it difficult for a new reader to understand. The writing is choppy, the dialogue seems forced at times, and the characters aren’t well developed. The author also uses a lot of clichés and other common phrases that detract from the quality of writing. This book is appropriate for 4-6th graders who are familiar with the series and enjoy a lot of action.

Reviewed by Lindsay Varnum, Orono Public Library