The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel
By John Lachine,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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Mystery series offers adventure and learning; light peril.
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What’s It About?
In THE UNEXPLAINABLE DISAPPEARANCE OF MARS PATEL, students from H.G. Wells Middle School start to go missing. Mars Patel and his group of friends are surprised to find that they're the only ones willing to investigate. As they go in search of their missing friends, they discover that other kids from around the world have gone missing too. Their search eventually leads them to suspect Oliver Pruitt, a prominent public figure and science and tech billionaire. Pruitt is also the founder of Pruitt Prep -- a school, it turns out, that may not be exactly what it seems.
Is It Any Good?
This award-winning audio mystery series earns its good reputation. Not only does The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel teach as it entertains, but fantasy elements such as kid characters having superpowers make it exciting to follow along. Sound effects are fully immersive, making you feel like you're along for the ride as you follow characters to desert islands and even on spaceships through outer space. Take this and add some out-of-this-world voice acting performed by actual young people, and what you get is one exceptional audio series.
It takes the book to a whole new level and is bursting with fun stunts, colorful and comical dialogue, and interesting factoids that are sure to keep both young listeners and adults engaged.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the different characters in The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel. How are each of their experiences and backgrounds different? What differences do you and your friends have? Family? Experience? Racial or ethnic backgrounds?
Do you think it's fair that only certain kids are allowed to attend Oliver Pruitt's school? If you could create your own school, how would you make it all-inclusive?
Characters demonstrate perseverance and teamwork, and they communicate well with each other. Why are these such important character strengths?
Each character's uniqueness acts as their own superpower. What characteristics do you have that you would consider your superpower? What makes you unique?
Podcast Details
- Release date: June 21, 2021
- Genre: Mystery
- Average Run Time: 17 minutes
- Website: https://www.marspatel.com/
- Production Company and Network: Gen-Z Media
- Pricing structure: Free
- Topics: Magic and Fantasy , Book Characters , Middle School
- Character Strengths: Communication , Perseverance
- Award: Common Sense Selection
- Last updated: January 11, 2024
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