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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Published: 2014
Themes: Mystery, Adventure
My favorite part of this book is the murder mystery aspect! I have always loved solving puzzles so this was a great read! I would use this book to help teach students how to explain why they make certain decisions.
Themes: Mystery, Adventure
My favorite part of this book is the murder mystery aspect! I have always loved solving puzzles so this was a great read! I would use this book to help teach students how to explain why they make certain decisions.
Despite my age, I still love reading children's books, especially since there are so many great authors and books of quality, ...and yes I'm a kid at heart :0).
Space Case is a great middle grade murder mystery that takes place on the Moon. A small group of scientists, and their family, are working and living in the first Moon base. Contrary to general belief, life on the satellite is not as exciting as promised. The crew have to deal with cramped space, uncomfortable sleeping cots, less than paletable food, and downright nightmarish toilets. Dash, a twelve-year-old boy, son of two scientists, is not enjoying the experience and misses his previous home in Hawaii. That is until one of their top scientists dies in what seems an accident but Dash believes otherwise and decides to uncover the truth. What follows is an adventure full of humour and growing suspense. Dash is a very likeable character, and indeed narrator. Through his investigation we don't just see his progress with the case but also witness his relationships with parents, sister, and members of the mission, as well as what life truly means in space (often the opposite to what the Official Residents' Guide states), with all its restrictions. Even though he isn't loving the living conditions, he still tries to keep an optimistic view, be considerate and kind, which is a lot more than what some of the adults do. The plot is fast-paced, intelligent, and full of great scenes, some pretty hilarious (especially with the Sjobergs). I loved it and shall definitely get the next book.
Space Case is a great middle grade murder mystery that takes place on the Moon. A small group of scientists, and their family, are working and living in the first Moon base. Contrary to general belief, life on the satellite is not as exciting as promised. The crew have to deal with cramped space, uncomfortable sleeping cots, less than paletable food, and downright nightmarish toilets. Dash, a twelve-year-old boy, son of two scientists, is not enjoying the experience and misses his previous home in Hawaii. That is until one of their top scientists dies in what seems an accident but Dash believes otherwise and decides to uncover the truth. What follows is an adventure full of humour and growing suspense. Dash is a very likeable character, and indeed narrator. Through his investigation we don't just see his progress with the case but also witness his relationships with parents, sister, and members of the mission, as well as what life truly means in space (often the opposite to what the Official Residents' Guide states), with all its restrictions. Even though he isn't loving the living conditions, he still tries to keep an optimistic view, be considerate and kind, which is a lot more than what some of the adults do. The plot is fast-paced, intelligent, and full of great scenes, some pretty hilarious (especially with the Sjobergs). I loved it and shall definitely get the next book.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
We listened to this on our Thanksgiving road trip to Detroit. Everyone enjoyed it!
Writing was really easy to read and the story was so immersing!
funny
mysterious
fast-paced