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Bicycle Mystery
The Aldens cannot even take a bike journey without finding adventure. This was a good read for the reading level. But this one was not in my top 10. It was a fun adventure and there was plenty of action to keep the reader involved. It would be a good choice to pick up.
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The Stranger
This was book 7 of the series and it was my favorite by far. The pacing is now on and the characters are finally coming into their own. It is strange for a series to get this far before hitting full stride, but it is now there. I can now see why there are so…
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The Fallen
This is the fourth book in the Amos Decker series and is a good read. The author nailed the pacing and plenty of twists and turns keeps you engaged. Loved the concept from long held prejudices to deep corruption. But then what else would you expect when Amos goes on vacation. The author hints at…
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Tree House Mystery
Sometimes the Alden children can find a mystery without even leaving the house. That said this was a fun little read. However not one of my top favorites. That said the writing is far superior to when the series started. This classic story is still a recommend for those middle grade readers in your life.
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The Fix
This is an Amos Decker book by David Baldacci. Book three by a very competent author. The pacing was superb and as long as you don’t mind the fact that the bad guys shoot worse than stormtroopers, Amos gets into plenty of scapes. I loved the writing and am excited to see where the author…
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Shen of the Sea
This was a book of Chinese children short stories. There is a lot of wisdom that can be gleaned from these types of tales. They are not that far different from our own Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, Hansel and Gretel or many others. For a quick read to know how such fairy tales differ…
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Crime Scene
To start off with, I did enjoy this book. That said, there were many ways this book could have gone and would have moved it from good to great. I love that there was a cameo appearance by Dr Delaware. Overall this was not a top 10 book. More because of missed opportunities than the…
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In the Shadow of the Gods
I was defiantly not in the target audience for this book. I found it dull, confusing, and way too long for nothing to happen. This is not to say people who love epic fantasy will not like it. But I am not a huge fan and this book would not be the key to making…
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The Capture
This was my favorite of the Animorphs so far. The story is hitting stride. The pacing was good with no unbelievable save right at the end. We also get to know more about the Yeerks. The message to this one felt stronger than the last 5 books. Again this series is a good choice for…
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The Seeing Stone
Book 2 of the Spiderwick Chronicles. This was just as fun and fast paced as the first. Still I recommend these books to reluctant readers as they are very short and packed with adventure that pulls you through the story. So far recommend you read the. In order to understand the story.