This book has all kind of Adventure: on land, at sea & in the air. There are pirates (some good, some bad), rich villains, an older brother that bullies, and a nasty horrible tutor. All the adversaries a boy could want!
Although you may bite your nails through much of this story you will laugh as well.
Grab up this book and settle down for a beginning of a grand new series. ( )

Deadweather and Sunrise I'll admit that when I was first seduced by the cover of Deadweather and Sunrise. After all, it's hard not to expect adventure when there are pirates involved. Better yet, I knew that our young hero was one Egbert, a boy whose life was filled with mishap and adventure. If there is one thing I love, it's a male protagonist. So off I went, falling page by page deeper in love with Geoff Rodkey's written world.
 
Young Egbert's story is very similar to many other protagonists out there. Well, at least it is at the beginning. Downtrodden and misunderstood, Egg (as he prefers to be called) has a life that not many of us would envy. His family is just terrible. The island he lives on smells and is filled with pirates, but not the type of cool pirates we would all envision mind you. Worst of all, it seems to Egg that no adventure will ever make its way into his life. He should be careful what he wishes for.
 
I was a huge fan of every character who made their way into this book. Each and every one fits perfectly into the story, and yet they all have such stunning personalities. If I had to choose a favorite, I do believe Miss Millicent gets my vote. The perfect combination of daring and demure, here is a girl that is worthy of Egg's affection. I was a bit saddened that there weren't sparks flying just yet, but I have hope for the next book. Suffice it to say that the entire cast surrounding Egg make this a book that you just can't stop reading.In terms of adventure, there's plenty. I noticed that this book is a little slower to start out, but again Geoff Rodkey really works hard to build the world for the reader. Deadweather Island comes to life, and stands out in stark contrast to Sunrise Island. I can't wait to see more of the world as they travel, and I know there is much more to come in the next book.
 
So, as you can probably discern, I really enjoyed Deadweather and Sunrise. As usual I could probably ramble on and on, but I'll leave it to you to decide whether or not this is something for you. A quick heads up to parents looking at this for your children: there is violence. I wouldn't say it's over the top, but it is there. I mean, there are pirates involved after all. Pick this up, the series is just getting started! ( )

Well written. A little predictable and unsubtle in characterization (which I think is meant to be funny, but isn't). Everyone wants to read about pirates, right? ( )

Pirates, buried treasure, adventure (and a little romance)—what more could a person want. Egg and his brother and sister grow up on a island where their dad has an ugly fruit plantation. When Dad decides to go to the city to try and decode the message he has discovered written by the early native people, Egg and his family are befriended by a wealthy merchant. Egg’s brother, sister and father are lost in a hot air balloon ride and the merchant wants to adopt Egg, but Egg, who really likes his “step-sister” decides that isn’t a good idea and the adventure begins as Egg is nearly killed by his soon to be step father, then captured by pirates and eventually ending back at his island to find the treasure. It’s clear the story will continue. I liked this book because I like pirate stories, and the book had some very funny parts. ( )

Originally Reviewed At:Mother/Gamer/Writer
Rating: 5 out of 5 Controllers
Review Source: Publisher for Honest Review
Reviewer: AimeeKay




Just finished reading this awesome book! So much fun! The descriptions were exceptional and while the book had its action and adventure, it was also really humorous. Almost every page had me giggling.



As for the characters themselves, my two favorites were Egg and Guts. Egg was an excellent main character. He was funny and determined. And Guts, well Guts was absolutely insane! Literally. Completely cuckoo. But I enjoy the odd insane character from time to time, especially when they make me laugh. I enjoyed Millicent as well, although she seemed a bit of a brat, she was still confident and adventurous.



I also appreciated the descriptions, particularly the ones of the weather around Deadweather….I could just feel the stifling air and the stickiness of the humidity. Of course that could also be because it’s been wicked hot and humid here as well…but the author hit the description of how it feels right on the head in my opinion.



The book had a semi-satisfying ending. No drop off cliff hanger, but it does leave itself set up for the next book in the Chronicles of Egg. I say semi-satisfying because I really wanted to see what would happen to Egg and his friends next, but unfortunately I will have to wait for the next book. While it left some questions unanswered and created new ones with the way the adventure seemed to resolve itself, I didn’t feel that it just got cut off mid story so I guess I can wait ’til the next one comes out.



Honestly, The Chronicles of Egg: Deadweather and Sunrise is a GREAT book. I’m giving it 5 out of 5 controllers. I think kids and adults will both get a kick out of Egg and his adventures. Definitely good for boys as well as girls. Middle Graders will all approve! ( )