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4.22 AVERAGE
4.22 AVERAGE
What fun! Multiple mysteries, multiple suspects and a case both on a train and by the sea! I think this series is getting better.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Another well written and interesting middle grade book. I knew the motive for the murder in the first chapter but kids probably wouldn’t catch it.
I loved the first book in this series and this second installment is even more fun! Myrtle is as hilarious as ever. The other characters are equally as colorful and entertaining. Although I saw some of the twists coming pretty much from the story's start, there were a couple I didn't, so that was a nice surprise. If you like upbeat, funny historical mysteries starring irrepressible children, you can't go wrong with this series. It's delightful.
As with PREMEDITATED MYRTLE, I listened to HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MYRTLE on audio. Bethan Rose Young does an excellent job bringing Myrtle and her cohorts to life. She gets everything pitch-perfect. I love her as a narrator!
As with PREMEDITATED MYRTLE, I listened to HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MYRTLE on audio. Bethan Rose Young does an excellent job bringing Myrtle and her cohorts to life. She gets everything pitch-perfect. I love her as a narrator!
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
I'm going to have to keep reading these! The governess is my favorite.
How to Get Away with Myrtle by Elizabeth C. Bunce
Summary
Myrtle Hardcastle is a vibrant young girl who always seems to be on a quest for answers, and there always seems to be an adult that wants her to act like a proper young lady in her way. When this second installment begins, Myrtle is left in the care of her aunt Helena and her usual companion Miss Judson. Quickly reader’s find themselves immersed in jewel theft, murder, and so much more.
Thoughts
I was able to read the first book in this series through another NetGalley ARC and I fell in love with Myrtle’s tenacious spirit so I was excited to request the second book in the series.
One thing that Bunce does quite well is dialogue. Conversations feel very natural for this time period and for an especially intelligent twelve year old girl. Another thing that Bunce excels at is character development. Many small character parts are necessary for the plot to move forward, but Bunce makes it easy for readers to distinguish one character from the next.
I also have great respect for those who write mysteries. Keeping all of the details straight is not an easy task, and Bunce brings them all together in the end.
Target Audience
This is a great book for young girls who enjoy reading adventure tales, tales about girls who don’t let the fact that they are a girl get in their way of achieving their goals.
Conclusion
I would recommend this book to just about anyone. I know plenty of adults that still read children’s chapter books partially because they remind them of their childhood. Even though this is newer fiction, I know that adult readers will fall in love with Myrtle.
Stars: 5
Summary
Myrtle Hardcastle is a vibrant young girl who always seems to be on a quest for answers, and there always seems to be an adult that wants her to act like a proper young lady in her way. When this second installment begins, Myrtle is left in the care of her aunt Helena and her usual companion Miss Judson. Quickly reader’s find themselves immersed in jewel theft, murder, and so much more.
Thoughts
I was able to read the first book in this series through another NetGalley ARC and I fell in love with Myrtle’s tenacious spirit so I was excited to request the second book in the series.
One thing that Bunce does quite well is dialogue. Conversations feel very natural for this time period and for an especially intelligent twelve year old girl. Another thing that Bunce excels at is character development. Many small character parts are necessary for the plot to move forward, but Bunce makes it easy for readers to distinguish one character from the next.
I also have great respect for those who write mysteries. Keeping all of the details straight is not an easy task, and Bunce brings them all together in the end.
Target Audience
This is a great book for young girls who enjoy reading adventure tales, tales about girls who don’t let the fact that they are a girl get in their way of achieving their goals.
Conclusion
I would recommend this book to just about anyone. I know plenty of adults that still read children’s chapter books partially because they remind them of their childhood. Even though this is newer fiction, I know that adult readers will fall in love with Myrtle.
Stars: 5