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sam_hartwig's review
3.0
What a fantastical adventure! This was an enjoyable book filled with magic, wizards, dwarves, prophecy and humor. I only gave this book 3 stars because the three main characters; the children Kate, Emma & Michael weren't my favourite characters. I found that I liked them ok but who I thought was fantastic was Dr Pym. He was funny, brave and mysterious. Kind of reminded me of Dumbledore.... I loved the ending and look forward to the next installment.
leafblade's review
5.0
Lo leí hará cosa de un año, y después de mucho rebuscar lo encontré en goodreads. La perseverancia es lo bueno de ser tejón.
No es un Harry Potter, pero es espectacular.
La historia empieza cuando tres hermanos son trasladados de un orfanato a otro (eso fue de su vida desde la desaparición de sus padres). Cuando llegan a este nuevo orfanato se dan cuenta de que son los únicos chicos que hay ahí y, aunque les parece misterioso, no pueden hacer nada para que los trasladen hasta que estén cierta cantidad de años en este lugar, así que deciden vivir con ello y ya. Un día, investigando la casa -más específicamente en la oficina del director- encuentran un diario color verde esmeralda bastante sospechoso que va a ser el desencadenante de una historia hermosa, emotiva y con sus toques justos de acción.
Me encantó. Mucho. Recuerdo tener que aguantarme las lágrimas con el final y con la escena de la presa. Y que Henry me violentaba horrorosamente.
No es un Harry Potter, pero es espectacular.
La historia empieza cuando tres hermanos son trasladados de un orfanato a otro (eso fue de su vida desde la desaparición de sus padres). Cuando llegan a este nuevo orfanato se dan cuenta de que son los únicos chicos que hay ahí y, aunque les parece misterioso, no pueden hacer nada para que los trasladen hasta que estén cierta cantidad de años en este lugar, así que deciden vivir con ello y ya. Un día, investigando la casa -más específicamente en la oficina del director- encuentran un diario color verde esmeralda bastante sospechoso que va a ser el desencadenante de una historia hermosa, emotiva y con sus toques justos de acción.
Me encantó. Mucho. Recuerdo tener que aguantarme las lágrimas con el final y con la escena de la presa. Y que Henry me violentaba horrorosamente.
katdfleming's review
5.0
Wonderful and creepy tale. I've only read this first book in the series and am anxious to go on to the next one. I love the personalities of all the characters. Very unique tale!
thalia16's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
rjdenney's review
I can't give this stars because I couldn't finish it.
It was very interesting and fun, but I'm just not feeling it right now.
maybe some other time, hopefully.
:(
It was very interesting and fun, but I'm just not feeling it right now.
maybe some other time, hopefully.
:(
gmamartha's review
3.0
A lot of time travel here - and explanations. "Tell me everything from the beginning," several times, makes all characters (in all time periods) up to date, as well as the reader.
melissa_leo01's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
crystal_e_fall's review against another edition
5.0
Något som kan bli bättre?
- Ingenting, den är väldigt spännande! 6/5 Stjärnor.
- Ingenting, den är väldigt spännande! 6/5 Stjärnor.
misspippireads's review against another edition
5.0
Kate's mother entrusted Kate with her two younger siblings. Kate was four years old. Flash forward ten years where the three siblings are shipped off to yet another orphanage. The eldest, Kate, desires to keep her family together. Michael continues to explore the world of dwarfs through a book from his father. Emma, the youngest, picks a fight with, well, anyone who crosses her. Their goal as a family is to remain together until their parents find them.
Cambridge Falls is their new location. They meet the adults of the orphanage Miss Sallow, Abraham and Dr. Stanislaus Pym. They explore their new home and find a blank book with an emerald cover. By sticking an old photo in the pages they are transported through time: Cambridge Falls in the past. New and ancient characters come to play - the Countess, Screechers, the Secretary and creatures from the mountain.
Stephans creates a fabulous fantasy novel. It's reminiscent of Lord of the Rings trilogy with magic, creatures and the hunt for a prized possession. Other reviewers comment about elements similar to Harry Potter and the Chronicles of Narnia. It was very compelling read. The next book cannot come soon enough.
Jim Dale returns to read this new trilogy. He's a solid reader for such a fantastical tale. I hope the publishers will continue using Dale for the next installments.
Cambridge Falls is their new location. They meet the adults of the orphanage Miss Sallow, Abraham and Dr. Stanislaus Pym. They explore their new home and find a blank book with an emerald cover. By sticking an old photo in the pages they are transported through time: Cambridge Falls in the past. New and ancient characters come to play - the Countess, Screechers, the Secretary and creatures from the mountain.
Stephans creates a fabulous fantasy novel. It's reminiscent of Lord of the Rings trilogy with magic, creatures and the hunt for a prized possession. Other reviewers comment about elements similar to Harry Potter and the Chronicles of Narnia. It was very compelling read. The next book cannot come soon enough.
Jim Dale returns to read this new trilogy. He's a solid reader for such a fantastical tale. I hope the publishers will continue using Dale for the next installments.