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andy1118's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
tamarasbooknook's review against another edition
4.0
Magical/witchcraft investigative adventure.
Ivy and Maggie were born at the same time on Friday 13th twelve years ago. They are best friends living next to a creepy abandoned house, until one day they wake to discover the house has suddenly been renovated overnight.
None of the adults realise and are adamant it has always been that way. Ivy and Maggie investigate but find themselves embroiled in a centuries old curse, which puts the whole town in jeopardy.
Ivy and Maggie were born at the same time on Friday 13th twelve years ago. They are best friends living next to a creepy abandoned house, until one day they wake to discover the house has suddenly been renovated overnight.
None of the adults realise and are adamant it has always been that way. Ivy and Maggie investigate but find themselves embroiled in a centuries old curse, which puts the whole town in jeopardy.
sarahp85's review against another edition
5.0
This was just what I needed.
A quick, fun, entertaining read inbetween the heavy reading. I loved this.
The positive outlook on life, the "friends can be family too", the "everyone has a little magic within them"
It's no secret that I love Carrie a whole lot, so this comes to no surprise but yes, absolutely adored this
A quick, fun, entertaining read inbetween the heavy reading. I loved this.
The positive outlook on life, the "friends can be family too", the "everyone has a little magic within them"
It's no secret that I love Carrie a whole lot, so this comes to no surprise but yes, absolutely adored this
nicolamichelle's review against another edition
5.0
I was feeling a middle grade witchy read for Halloween and I’ve regularly seen these books by Carrie Hope Fletcher so decided to delve in. It was exactly what I was looking for!
It hits all the right marks: great characters, looming threats and a plot that draws you in. It was a great read and the audiobook added to its entertainment.
Following Maggie and Ivy, these two close friends are thrust into a race against time to stop a 13th child from being sacrificed to an evil witch. The adults of the town are forgetting their children… and the house next door seems now to be occupied by a strange woman everyone suddenly seems to know.
I found this book so easy to return back to. I listened to it no problem in barely a day and then it was finished! I will definitely be going onto the next.
It hits all the right marks: great characters, looming threats and a plot that draws you in. It was a great read and the audiobook added to its entertainment.
Following Maggie and Ivy, these two close friends are thrust into a race against time to stop a 13th child from being sacrificed to an evil witch. The adults of the town are forgetting their children… and the house next door seems now to be occupied by a strange woman everyone suddenly seems to know.
I found this book so easy to return back to. I listened to it no problem in barely a day and then it was finished! I will definitely be going onto the next.
kirstycarson1's review
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
kristenreads's review
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
beebeetle's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
3.0
A very fun, spooky read that went a lot deeper into feelings and meanings than I expected. I loved the tale of the witch, and how everything is not as it first seems. I found the story a little cheesy in places, and the writing a little juvenile, but it is for younger children, and I still really enjoyed it!
whatyoutolkienabout's review against another edition
5.0
As a child and now an adult I love a good spooky read. This is a perfect stepping stone in middle grade for children who are wanting something a bit spooky, mischievous and fun. Beautifully written and easy to engage with it would be perfect to read together or for the older mid grader to read alone. I loved the inclusion of the quiz at the end as well to help keep readers engaged.
The story is well thought out and paced even if a tad cliched in places. The Double Trouble Society is made up of Ivy and Maggie, two girls who have been friends as long as they can remember mirroring the relationships of their adoptive fathers. They even live practically next door with nothing but creepy Hokum House between them. Everything is pretty boring in their town until one night when someone comes to live at Hokum House and things start to turn strange. It isn’t long before a three hundred year old curse descends upon the town and it’s up to The Double Trouble Society to find out what is going on in their town.
As I have already said the writing style fits the genre and intended audience, helping give the book an enchanted fairytale feel. The characters are well rounded for the intended age of the book being likeable, relatable to younger readers and we see them overcome their own fears or struggles. As with all fairytales and some middle grade it has messages woven into the narrative and thankfully these are some of my favourites. Acceptance, Found Family and the power that when united hope and love can overcome anything. Yes, it may seem a tad cliched, but in a society like today we could all do with a little more hope, trust and kindness to each other and I firmly believe these are values we should be helping nurture in the next generation.
I honestly loved this. I will definitely be gifting this to my friends children (and buying a copy for myself!). A must read for fans of whimsy, fantasy, mischief, witches and fairytales.
The story is well thought out and paced even if a tad cliched in places. The Double Trouble Society is made up of Ivy and Maggie, two girls who have been friends as long as they can remember mirroring the relationships of their adoptive fathers. They even live practically next door with nothing but creepy Hokum House between them. Everything is pretty boring in their town until one night when someone comes to live at Hokum House and things start to turn strange. It isn’t long before a three hundred year old curse descends upon the town and it’s up to The Double Trouble Society to find out what is going on in their town.
As I have already said the writing style fits the genre and intended audience, helping give the book an enchanted fairytale feel. The characters are well rounded for the intended age of the book being likeable, relatable to younger readers and we see them overcome their own fears or struggles. As with all fairytales and some middle grade it has messages woven into the narrative and thankfully these are some of my favourites. Acceptance, Found Family and the power that when united hope and love can overcome anything. Yes, it may seem a tad cliched, but in a society like today we could all do with a little more hope, trust and kindness to each other and I firmly believe these are values we should be helping nurture in the next generation.
I honestly loved this. I will definitely be gifting this to my friends children (and buying a copy for myself!). A must read for fans of whimsy, fantasy, mischief, witches and fairytales.
merxcutio's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5