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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
Story was enjoyable although the writing and some of the plot points weren't my favorite at certain points. Still, I was interested in going further.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I read all of the books in this wonderful series a couple of years ago! And found out that I hadn't rated them so here it is!
I loved this book! The characters were interesting and the plot kept moving. I also loved the audiobook because the narrator made different voices for the characters to distinguish who was speaking. The only thing I’d change is that sometimes the narrator spoke so low I could barely hear him even with the volume turned up. I’m excited to see if Charlie finds his dad and if I’m right about Mr. Pilgrim being his dad. I haven’t read this series in years and am glad I decided to re-read it.
This reread was super fun! I read these books as a kid, so its fun to reread them. 5/5 even with its flaws because of its nostalgic value for me.
Pros:
-One of the things I love is these group of kids who come together to help a girl get reunited with her Aunt. It’s a lovely story and I just love each character so much.
-The magic system while a bit underdeveloped felt appropriate for the first book in the series. It gave enough to imagine with for the first book and gave enough questions that can be Answers later in the series.
-One of the things I liked in this middle grade was the combination of trustworthy adults and non trustworthy adults. It really captured those relationships well, and even the adult relationships were charming.
Cons:
-I wanted a little bit more from the descriptions in this book. Especially the people of color in the book were often described as dark or just African in Lysander’s case. I love these characters, but I would have loved more attention paid to their descriptions. Often, I think a lot of the white characters get more detailed description of the clothes they wear etc. this was something I noticed a lot more in this read through, and I think its important to keep in mind in how we describe all characters.
-For the first book, there are definitely a few issues with pacing of the plot where certain areas felt a bit convenient or bogged down.
Overall, despite its flaws, this book still has a special place in my heart and I look forward to rereading the rest of the series.
Pros:
-One of the things I love is these group of kids who come together to help a girl get reunited with her Aunt. It’s a lovely story and I just love each character so much.
-The magic system while a bit underdeveloped felt appropriate for the first book in the series. It gave enough to imagine with for the first book and gave enough questions that can be Answers later in the series.
-One of the things I liked in this middle grade was the combination of trustworthy adults and non trustworthy adults. It really captured those relationships well, and even the adult relationships were charming.
Cons:
-I wanted a little bit more from the descriptions in this book. Especially the people of color in the book were often described as dark or just African in Lysander’s case. I love these characters, but I would have loved more attention paid to their descriptions. Often, I think a lot of the white characters get more detailed description of the clothes they wear etc. this was something I noticed a lot more in this read through, and I think its important to keep in mind in how we describe all characters.
-For the first book, there are definitely a few issues with pacing of the plot where certain areas felt a bit convenient or bogged down.
Overall, despite its flaws, this book still has a special place in my heart and I look forward to rereading the rest of the series.
adding to goodreads for posterity, but not able to review.
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
This was a reread, was afraid I wouldn't like it as much as I did the first time but I did! Cant wait to reread the rest of the series
The first book in the Children of the Red King series. All the children of the Red King are "endowed" with special powers. When Charlie Bone finds he can hear the thoughts of people in photographs he discovers he is one of the Red King's descendants. Now he must go to Bloor's Academy for special training. But as Charlie and his friends try to discover the secret of a mysterious case and find a missing girl things began to get difficult. Can Charlie find Emma? Are his grandmother and great aunts really as evil as they seem? Can he count on Uncle Paton for help? A charming new series for lovers of Harry Potter.