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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2502 KP) rated The Downtown Desperadoes in Books

Jan 19, 2020  
The Downtown Desperadoes
The Downtown Desperadoes
Sigmund Brouwer | 2020 | Children, Mystery
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Returning to NYC to Help a Friend
It all starts with a phone call. Ricky Kidd is confused by the strange message, and he is certain it is a prank, expect for the fact that the voice sounds familiar. It’s a couple of hours later when he recognizes it as Brother Phillip, the man who had helped him track down his younger brother when Joel was kidnapped during the class trip to New York City back in the spring. When his father tries to find out what is happening with Brother Phillip, he discovers the mission the man run has burned down, and the police believe that Brother Phillip died in the fire. The only problem is, the fire took place before the phone call. Ricky is able to convince his family and friends, Ralphy and Mike, to change their Thanksgiving plans and go to the city, but when they arrive, things only get weirder. Did they really know Brother Phillip? Is he in danger? Or is he a criminal?

Unlike many middle grade mysteries, this one is a direct sequel to an earlier book. To completely understand the events that happen here, it is best to have already read LOST BENEATH MANHATTAN. But if you haven’t read that one yet, there is enough context here to follow the events as they unfold. And what a plot! While I remembered a few key things, like the climax, I was still caught up in the twists and turns. This book is a master class is dropping clues into a story, and I still marvel at how Mr. Brouwer does it. The characters are developed enough to make us care, but they are a bit on the thin side. The adult in me notices that, but as I’m reading I don’t care. The book was originally written for the Christian market, but the Christian elements aren’t overwhelming here. These stories were originally released in the 1990’s, so a few references are dated, but it isn’t enough to ruin the story in the slightest. This book is still as strong now as when I first read it. Readers of all ages will be thrilled they picked it up.
  
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jmercado (1 KP) rated Echo (Bleeding Hearts, #1) in Books

Jan 15, 2018  
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Echo (Bleeding Hearts, #1)
A. Zavarelli | 2015
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
So the intent for this book was decent but it was very predictable
I was really more interested in the brother and there his mind set was at

Not a huge fan of the Main MC, she was very repetitive and gave in way to quickly.

I am continuing on through the next book to see how it all plays out.
  
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Melissa (4 KP) rated The Secret Garden in Books

Jan 20, 2018  
The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden
Frances Hodgson Burnett | 2017 | Children
9
8.2 (107 Ratings)
Book Rating
I love this children's classic. Mary Lennox is sent from India to Misselthwait Manor where she meets Dickon the brother of Martha, one of the house maids, and Colin, the son of the owner of Misselthwait . Mary and Dickon find the secret garden that has been locked for many years and bring it back to life. This story is touching and captivating.
  
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Dawn Marie (22 KP) rated Anne of Green Gables in Books

Jan 26, 2018  
Anne of Green Gables
Anne of Green Gables
L.M. Montgomery, Lauren Child | 2008 | Children
10
7.6 (38 Ratings)
Book Rating
My absolute favorite book and book series. I first read this book when I was about 12 and fell in love with all the characters and avonlea. Anne an orphan girl goes to live with a brother and sister marilla and Matthew Cuthbert and it is all about Anne's adventures in her new home and the trials and tribulations of growing up.