Let me first begin by saying I'm a mom of a reader who can read a book a day - so pre reading is basically out of the question at this point. Which means I rely heavily on reviews, recommendations from trusted sources, and clean and wholesome books from Christian authors/publishers to find books that he can read.

Double Cross Down Under falls under the last category, and I'm so grateful for authors and publishers who take the time to produce clean and wholesome content for young readers. From the bottom of my heart, thank you! Because it gives parents like me a chance to rest easy, knowing our children are enjoying reading and not getting bombarded with content that isn't Biblical.

Alright, enough with the sappy stuff, onto the review!

Double Cross Down Under was so fun! It is a fast paced adventure that kept me reading, once the adventure began it didn't really slow down. I suspect that's just how young readers like it!

I love the real life lesson at the beginning about density using a root beer float and how it came back into play later in the book. I love the wholesome adventure and the fact that the time traveling and all of the tools the adventurers use are based on science and not magic.

Plus there's themes of redemption and forgiveness, between the characters and of course the forgiveness in Christ. I particularly loved when one of the young characters identified his mistake and sin in the story and repented and asked for forgiveness- what a great lesson and reminder for a young reader - that we ALL have sinned and fall short of the glory of the Lord.

Excellent book, great message, a definite must for your young readers' bookshelf! I would say this is good for 3-5th grade, maybe 2nd grade if you have an advanced reader.

Note: there is a scene with a gun and shots are fired, it does not get too violent or scary but readers who are very sensitive might not enjoy that or might need a conversation with a parent after reading

Thank you to NetGalley and Tyndale for the advance copy, all opinions are my own.