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oldgum202's review against another edition
3.0
I actually enjoyed this book. The plot was just very predictable for me. Cliffhanger ending was decent, but didn't make me really want for more. I'd be happy if Wesley King continues this, but it's not really a necessity.
msvenner's review against another edition
4.0
This is a great young adult adventure story. It is fantastical enough for fantasy fans but doesn't ever to far into that world for fans of real life adventure.
sc104906's review against another edition
2.0
I received this through Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
Mr. Baker's eighth grade class takes a trip to the Carlsbad Caverns. While there, an earthquake separates the class and separates the adults from students. The students work together to find each other and find their way to the surface. Soon, the class finds that there are two warring factions of people living below. They also find large deadly bugs and rats. Will these students be able to survive and find their way out of the cave.
I thought this story moved pretty slow. It was an interesting concept and perfect for those who enjoy Gregor the Overlander.
Mr. Baker's eighth grade class takes a trip to the Carlsbad Caverns. While there, an earthquake separates the class and separates the adults from students. The students work together to find each other and find their way to the surface. Soon, the class finds that there are two warring factions of people living below. They also find large deadly bugs and rats. Will these students be able to survive and find their way out of the cave.
I thought this story moved pretty slow. It was an interesting concept and perfect for those who enjoy Gregor the Overlander.
_cataluminium_'s review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
4.0
Easy read, and features Carlsbad Caverns, ABQ, and UNM!
ashleighbeanxo's review
2.0
Whilst on a field trip exploring some caverns in New Mexico, an 8 Grade class is stuck in an earthquake and ends up trapped below the surface. The class finds themselves in an underground world with some friendly and not-so-friendly inhabitants. Can they survive and make it back to the surface?
I came across this in my library's ebook selection and that cover grabbed my attention. It's a beautiful cover and when I read the synopsis which boasted that this book was a mix of Lord of the Flies and Journey to the Centre of the Earth, I was in.
However, I feel like this book just wasn't for me. I expected more Lord of the Flies-inspired elements and it didn't deliver enough for me. Also, I didn't care enough about most of the characters. Just blah.
One thing I did like was Silvia's struggle with anxiety and how she managed to overcome it to help lead the group through the underground world. It was a nice juxtaposition and as this is a middle grade book, I like that it sends the message that just because you have anxiety and panic attacks, doesn't mean you can't be brave and strong.
I came across this in my library's ebook selection and that cover grabbed my attention. It's a beautiful cover and when I read the synopsis which boasted that this book was a mix of Lord of the Flies and Journey to the Centre of the Earth, I was in.
However, I feel like this book just wasn't for me. I expected more Lord of the Flies-inspired elements and it didn't deliver enough for me. Also, I didn't care enough about most of the characters. Just blah.
One thing I did like was Silvia's struggle with anxiety and how she managed to overcome it to help lead the group through the underground world. It was a nice juxtaposition and as this is a middle grade book, I like that it sends the message that just because you have anxiety and panic attacks, doesn't mean you can't be brave and strong.
lazygal's review against another edition
3.0
A varient on the Lost World theme, but set in the US. The teacher was overly dorky, and separating Eric from the rest of the class made minimal sense except as a major plot device. It would have been nice if the map wasn't so blurry, and if we'd seen the map that Eric created.
ksa378's review against another edition
3.0
can't remember what this book is about so im gonna put it at 3
spamel's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0