The Architect: The Architect (Series #1) (Paperback)

** “But deception can only hide the truth, never conquer it.” ** Jonathan Starrett delivers a fun story about truth for children of all ages with “The Architect.” Phantom City seems to be cursed by a mysterious zeppelin that appears, supposedly leaving the city's residents in a state of fogginess and forgetfulness, until one night Charlie Crane wakes up to the reality of what's happening. With the help of a unique gang — paperboy Fitz, film director J.W. Macaw and his assistant Violet, Sneed who lives undergound, and the quirky balloon salesman Patches — they set out to determine who The Architect is and is he good or bad. What follows is a zany romp that brings this odd group together to save the city. Starrett does a great job of creating an eclectic cast of characters that readers will love to love and love to hate. He also fills “The Architect” with several great themes, like you can make a difference if you do the right thing; you'll miss the fun of the journey if you worry too much about the destination; the truth is always worth the trouble; and deception will never conquer truth. Five stars out of five. Tyndale House Publishers provided this complimentary copy through NetGalley for my honest, unbiased review.