Marco Impossible

by Hannah Moskowitz

"Two best friends and junior high students attempt to break into the high school prom so that one of them can confess his love for the adorable bass player of the prom band"--

• ISBN10: 1596437219
• ISBN13: 9781596437210
• Publish Date: 19 March 2013
• Publish Status: Out of Print
• Out of Print: 1 April 2021
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Roaring Brook Press
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 247
• Language: English

Reviews

[Kelly]

http://www.divabooknerd.com/2013/09/marco-impossible-by-hannah-moskowitz.html
Marco Impossible is quirky, telling the story of two lifelong friends who are essentially complete opposites. Told from Stephen's point of view, but the story surrounding Marco, their friendship, battling bullies and at the age where they are no longer children and forced to grow up far sooner than any child should need to. Marco is brilliant, each day he seems to face his demons and the close minded views of a bully who fears what he doesn't know, Marco is gay, he isn't contagious. Both boys are struggling with their first crushes, but the prospect of Marco not seeing Benji again before he's shipped off to the Academy, spurs him into action.

The underlying story is one boy's ability to rise above the bullying and not being afraid to be an individual. I can't imagine being a thirteen year old gay boy, the bigotry flying his way would be enough to scar most teens for life. But Marco is strong and proud, or gives the impression that he is. Sometimes it's just easier to stick our head in the sand than to look at the bigger picture. To tell someone that you're hurting, and not be afraid to admit that we're scared. Hannah Moskowitz has created a story that is beautifully written and inspiring. I fell in love with Marco, he just leaves that impression on you.

[rakesandrogues]

Stephen is going to help his best friend, Marco, break into the high school prom so that he can declare his love for Benji in MARCO IMPOSSIBLE by Hannah Moskowitz. The recent middle school graduates are going all for nothing with a crazy plan for a declaration of love. While Marco is figuring out the last minute plans for their heist, Stephen learns that someone may be out to get Marco – someone who is uncomfortable with the fact that Marco is gay. Stephen must help accomplish Marco’s plan while uncovering who might be behind all of the hate crimes.

I know that part of the point of this book is to hate Marco quite a bit. After all, it is Stephen who is our protagonist and we want him to finally step out from Marco’s shadow. I know Marco is being bullied and all, but I really hate how he takes it all out on Stephen. He can really be a brat sometimes. His character was starting to get overbearing towards the end, and it made relating to Stephen a lot easier.

What I love most about MARCO IMPOSSIBLE by Hannah Moskowitz is the endearing relationships between Stephen and all of his siblings. As the middle child, he has such different relationships with each of his five siblings. I love that even if they are all different, they clearly love each other. I thought that the sibling relationships in MARCO IMPOSSIBLE by Hannah Moskowitz were truly genuine.

MARCO IMPOSSIBLE by Hannah Moskowitz is a pretty speedy read with a satisfying ending. Despite my fallbacks with Marco, I’d still be willing to try other Hannah Moskowitz books. In fact, this one has just made me more curious about her young adult novels. I’d recommend this book to middle grade readers who love strong friendships and familial relationships.