Black Hole Cinema Club – Recommended
Black Hole Cinema Club by Christopher Edge
The cinema is quite a magical place. There’s something about the huge comfy seats, a bag of popcorn you’ll never finish on one side of you, enough sweets to have you climbing the walls on the other, and the biggest screen you’ve ever seen right in front of you. The room is pitch black until that screen lights up and transports you for the next ninety minutes into another world entirely.
When Lucas meets his friends at the local cinema – nicknamed ‘The Black Hole’ – they’re excited about the movie marathon ahead. Non-stop action, blockbuster special effects and all the snacks they can eat. But as the lights go down, Lucas, Ash, Maya, Caitlin and Finn watch in disbelief as a jet-black tidal wave comes crashing out of the cinema screen and the five friends find themselves swept into an epic adventure.
Secret hideouts. Prehistoric monsters. Lost cities. Impossible missions. Being the hero of your own film should feel like fun. But as the cliffhanger scenes they’re pitched into become ever more perilous, Lucas and his friends start to wonder if these movies are really make-believe. Can they save the day before the end credits roll? The fate of the world might just depend on it.
Lights, Pages, Action!
The stakes are high and the action is non-stop in this story—before you know it you’ll be a hundred pages in! As Lucas and his friends are propelled from one life-threatening adventure to the next, they face prehistoric monsters, lost cities, and impossible missions. Lucas, Ash, Maya, Caitlin, and Finn are all well-rounded and likeable characters who are easy to connect with. Edge’s ability to explore themes of friendship, loyalty, and teamwork gives it that little bit more depth you might not expect in such a story. The trials these friends face test their trust in each other, adding personal stakes that are sure to keep you turning those pages, even if you’re not that big of a reader.
The language and structure of The Black Hole Cinema Club is straightforward and accessible, perfect for readers who might otherwise find books daunting. The story’s action-driven plot is paired with dialogue and descriptions that are easy to follow, without overwhelming the reader with complex language. The 256-page length also ensures that the book feels manageable rather than intimidating, offering a sense of achievement upon completion. And once you get into it, you’ll soon fly through it as well!
It’s a wonderful bit of escapism, perfect for these increasingly dreary, rainy and dark nights.
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Dan Grabowski is an Amazon best-selling author and has taught in the classroom at primary level previously.