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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Cute and fun. My child loves these books.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Encore une fois, ça frappe fort ! J’adore le personnage de Gwen qui me fait penser à Hermione.
Le rythme est soutenu et rapide avec de courts chapitres ce qui rend la lecture très fluide. C’est un roman jeunesse qui donne envie de le lire et de le finir. De beaux messages sont passés sans que ce soit moralisateur !
Le rythme est soutenu et rapide avec de courts chapitres ce qui rend la lecture très fluide. C’est un roman jeunesse qui donne envie de le lire et de le finir. De beaux messages sont passés sans que ce soit moralisateur !
I have a knack for picking up sequels thinking that they're standalones. But not this time. This time, I happened upon an ARC of this book (even though it's already out), and I just felt a rush of love swell into my heart. I love this series, and the fact that I was able to get my hands on the sequel was just incredible. I read it as quickly as I could. In fact, I read it in one sitting.
There's just something about these characters that fully entrances me. And the world building oh my god. It's just so intriguing--all I want to do is read about the history of this underground society. (Secretly, I'm Gwen).
Okay, but also, I just gotta talk about this. Hannibal makes libraries sound so cool. So, I'm in library school right now. So of course all of my classmates realize how incredible libraries are and how useful they are to society. But a lot of people don't feel the same way. But in this book, we have an archivist who always knows exactly what you need. And there's a room filled with a special collection. That special collection is dragons. Dragons. Has there ever been a cooler librarian? Hashtag goals.
But really, even though this book is technically fantasy and steampunk and fiction, I learned quite a lot about history and geography. And about thieving. But that last bit's beside the point.
Overall, this series is incredible, and this sequel was amazing. It maintains the same tone as the first while allowing the characters to grow into themselves a little more. I highly recommend it.
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There's just something about these characters that fully entrances me. And the world building oh my god. It's just so intriguing--all I want to do is read about the history of this underground society. (Secretly, I'm Gwen).
Okay, but also, I just gotta talk about this. Hannibal makes libraries sound so cool. So, I'm in library school right now. So of course all of my classmates realize how incredible libraries are and how useful they are to society. But a lot of people don't feel the same way. But in this book, we have an archivist who always knows exactly what you need. And there's a room filled with a special collection. That special collection is dragons. Dragons. Has there ever been a cooler librarian? Hashtag goals.
But really, even though this book is technically fantasy and steampunk and fiction, I learned quite a lot about history and geography. And about thieving. But that last bit's beside the point.
Overall, this series is incredible, and this sequel was amazing. It maintains the same tone as the first while allowing the characters to grow into themselves a little more. I highly recommend it.
Review cross-listed here!
This book is amazing it keeps you hooked from start to finish the only down side is it ends in a cliff hanger!
My son's been on a real reading kick! I almost can't keep up with him.
We picked up the two sequels to The Lost Property Office, one of the first books I ever reviewed on my blog. The pace for Jack Buckles and Gwen, his quartermaster, has slowed down a bit -- while Lost Property takes places over the course of a day, these stories both take place over months.
The Fourth Ruby reveals what the Zed really is, and why Jack must stop using it, while The Clockwork Dragon reveals who was behind the plot to steal his father's consciousness.
Along the way, Jack discovers he's a mix of Drago and Tracker, and learns to wield his Drago powers, just like he's mastered his Tracker senses, and free his father from prison. We meet some wonderful, real dragons (not clockwork ones) in the final book, as well!
Fun, quick reads!
Visit my blog for recommendations for great middle grade books, free teaching materials and fiction writing tips: https://amb.mystrikingly.com
We picked up the two sequels to The Lost Property Office, one of the first books I ever reviewed on my blog. The pace for Jack Buckles and Gwen, his quartermaster, has slowed down a bit -- while Lost Property takes places over the course of a day, these stories both take place over months.
The Fourth Ruby reveals what the Zed really is, and why Jack must stop using it, while The Clockwork Dragon reveals who was behind the plot to steal his father's consciousness.
Along the way, Jack discovers he's a mix of Drago and Tracker, and learns to wield his Drago powers, just like he's mastered his Tracker senses, and free his father from prison. We meet some wonderful, real dragons (not clockwork ones) in the final book, as well!
Fun, quick reads!
Visit my blog for recommendations for great middle grade books, free teaching materials and fiction writing tips: https://amb.mystrikingly.com
Since their last adventure a year ago, Jack and Gwen haven't been speaking too much. Jack has been working with another (more advanced) Quartermaster while also keeping another secret... he might be losing his power. It's no wonder Gwen hasn't been talking to him lately.
The book opens with Jack being in the middle of the Hunt (an annual game) and betraying the fact that he can spark. Keeping that secret causes him to get kicked out of the Hunt. Life doesn't get any better after he gets set up for the theft of the Royal Crown jewels. And just like that, Jack, Gwen and even his sister Sophie are off on a trip that will take them to exotic locales.
This book started off both slow and confusing. If you haven't read the first book, I would definitely suggest starting there. It did get better though and I am looking forward to the third book in the series.
The book opens with Jack being in the middle of the Hunt (an annual game) and betraying the fact that he can spark. Keeping that secret causes him to get kicked out of the Hunt. Life doesn't get any better after he gets set up for the theft of the Royal Crown jewels. And just like that, Jack, Gwen and even his sister Sophie are off on a trip that will take them to exotic locales.
This book started off both slow and confusing. If you haven't read the first book, I would definitely suggest starting there. It did get better though and I am looking forward to the third book in the series.
Though I didn't remember terribly clearly what had happened in book one, I dove into book two. I found it more compelling than book one - I liked the historical ties to the quest more, I think. That being said, I don't find this series very notable. I enjoy it well enough but don't think it's doing anything remarkably unique. I'll keep reading, but hope it doesn't go on forever.
Thanks to the publisher for a digital advance reader's copy, provided via Edelweiss.
Thanks to the publisher for a digital advance reader's copy, provided via Edelweiss.
Not as good as I remember the first one being, but still enjoyable. Probably will read more.