Jennifer E. Smith brings weather phenomenon and forecasts to a whole other level with its intrigue and twist on a brilliant written novel. The story starts with twins, Ruby and Simon struggling with their new life in Wisconsin. A storm in the middle of a drought happens just as 11 year old Simon gets really sick. Strangers arrive with amazing tales of MOSS, Makers of Storm Society and perilous events that is tied somehow to Simon with dire consequences. It is up to the youngest Storm Maker in history and his brave sister to stop the danger that lies ahead and to figure out who is behind the danger that lies ahead. The adventure will bring Ruby and Simon closer together with an engaging end.

The Storm Makers is exiting with the emotions played by the characters and how they come to the understanding of what it means to be important and to feel important. It is a great middle school book and will definitely appeal to both boys and girls. It is the destructive weather events that makes the book a great topic for today’s global warming discussions. Great illustrations portray certain events, enhancing the story line.