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Bob Shumaker, author of thirteen books, was raised in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and now lives in Simpsonville, South Carolina. He retired early from his sales and marketing company to focus on one of his lifelong passions: writing. His ‘Schmooney’ character was selected as the prestigious ‘South Carolina State Mascot for Literacy’ and was also named the ‘City Mascot of Simpsonville, South Carolina’.
Nancy Machlis Rechtman has had stories published in a number of children’s magazines, most notably several times in Highlights Magazine for Children. She has had several children's plays and musicals both produced and published. She is a member of SCBWI. Nancy has had numerous stories and poems published in various literary journals and she has also had poetry, essays, and plays published in several anthologies.
Reviewed by Diana Lopez for Readers' Favorite
The Incredibly Amazing and Magical Flying Chair by Bob Shumaker and Nancy Machlis Rechtman will make you see magic in a new way. When Noah was a little boy, he used to sit on his father's lap while his father read him fantastic stories. His father was a magician. He told Noah that his chair could transport them anywhere. Even though his father had mysteriously disappeared and Noah is now in seventh grade, his love for books and magic remains the same. One day at school, Noah tells a little lie and justifies himself by thinking about that chair. After reading, he sits in the chair, closes his eyes, and feels as if he is visiting the settings of the books. This situation gives him the confidence to make up exciting stories. However, the lies become more difficult to maintain. Noah knows he has magic in his blood, so he decides to find out if the chair is truly magic.
I liked Noah for being so genuine and funny. His mother reminds him that being a magician is a difficult profession and tells him to think of magic only as a hobby. Noah agrees, but you can see he loves magic and the show. While pursuing his dreams, he must also deal with school situations, such as being picked on by the classroom bully and interacting with his classmates. Bob Shumaker and Nancy Machlis Rechtman created an interesting story with a touch of magic and humor and vivid descriptions that give insight into the characters' feelings and backgrounds. That creates a meaningful connection between all the elements of the story, making it captivating. The Incredibly Amazing and Magical Flying Chair is a fun read recommended for young readers who love fantasy.
