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chchchazley's review
5.0
You know from the blurb that Charlie is intelligent, but you have to read the stories to appreciate her endearing mix of skepticism and idealism. She’s huge-hearted in addition to being huge-brained, and I find myself wanting to protect her, as much as I know she would despise that! I’ve never read anything as incredible and imaginative as her adventures, and all I really want are a hundred more.
addi3565's review
adventurous
challenging
funny
inspiring
medium-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
5.0
elinacre's review
5.0
ya know how some authors just can't write new books fast enough?? that's you, stuart gibbs! they're always worth the wait, though. can't wait to explore more with charlie in book 3!
l_a's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
mariannevoyager's review
adventurous
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? It's complicated
3.75
paperdaisy123's review
5.0
LOVED reading this as an audiobook with my younger boys! Even better than the Spy School books! Charlie is a fabulous protagonist.
nicolelovesbooks's review against another edition
fast-paced
4.5
This is such a fun series. I love Charlie Thorne-- she's a brave, adventurous genius but also a 12-year old kid which is the perfect combination for chaos and excitement. I love the hijinks she gets into as she hooks up with her CIA contacts again in this search for another lost mystery of science. This one got a bit too much into the evolution discussion for my tastes, and the sci-fi leaned borderline into science fantasy with Eve but overall that didn't take away from the adventure and fun. I also enjoyed the critical look at deforestation issues in the Amazon. I look forward to the next book (and book 4 which he is currently working on now!).
sararose013's review
4.0
I received an ARC of this title from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and were not affected by the free copy.
Charlie Thorne has escaped the CIA and made it to the Galapagos Islands, spending her days surfing and reading. Until one day, Esmerelda Castle appears on her front door, telling Charlie that Charles Darwin also left a mysterious clue to a scientific discovery behind.
I love this series. We have a strong, smart female character with an interest in math and science-everything we need for middle grade girls! But she is not a girly girl and the mystery and action will appeal to boys as well. I'm a little bothered by the fact that this 12-year old girl basically vanished from the face of the Earth and no one questions it? We already knew this from the first book, but her parents are terrible people.
I identified with Charlie so much in this book. Not because I'm a genius or anything, but because she is so aware of the fact that as a general rule, the human race cannot be trusted with important things. We (the human we) will exploit things for our own gain, every single time. I loved the little bits of history and science that the author snuck in. Almost like he's tricking people into learning. ;)
This book is perfect for middle grade readers. I can't wait for the next book.
Charlie Thorne has escaped the CIA and made it to the Galapagos Islands, spending her days surfing and reading. Until one day, Esmerelda Castle appears on her front door, telling Charlie that Charles Darwin also left a mysterious clue to a scientific discovery behind.
I love this series. We have a strong, smart female character with an interest in math and science-everything we need for middle grade girls! But she is not a girly girl and the mystery and action will appeal to boys as well. I'm a little bothered by the fact that this 12-year old girl basically vanished from the face of the Earth and no one questions it? We already knew this from the first book, but her parents are terrible people.
I identified with Charlie so much in this book. Not because I'm a genius or anything, but because she is so aware of the fact that as a general rule, the human race cannot be trusted with important things. We (the human we) will exploit things for our own gain, every single time. I loved the little bits of history and science that the author snuck in. Almost like he's tricking people into learning. ;)
This book is perfect for middle grade readers. I can't wait for the next book.