Reviews

Explorer Academy: The Nebula Secret (Book 1) by Trudi Trueit

bashasmash's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

The Nebula Secret is about kids solving a big mystery while traveling around the world. The story is fast and full of adventure, with tense moments that keep it exciting. The characters are brave and kind, which made them fun to follow. I liked learning about different places while reading.

zivi's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

aftrshx06's review against another edition

4.0

I really enjoyed the book. It was definitely setting you up for the series. I am looking forward to the next adventure!

essrich's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious fast-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? No

4.5

levidenbow's review against another edition

adventurous fast-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? It's complicated

4.75

retiredlibrarylady's review against another edition

5.0

Reading the first in a series is only satisfying if there is some resolution to the story contained in th3 book. If I never read another of these, I still thoroughly enjoyed this one. It's a sci-fi story sponsored by National Geographic, about a future where young teens are selected to go to Explorer Academy in DC. Cruz Coronado lives in Hawaii, where he and his father moved after his mother's death. She worked at the Academy, as does his aunt, and died in an accident there. As Cruz settles in, mysterious events lead him to the knowledge that his mother's death was no accident. He also learns that she has left him clues around the world to the solution of who? Wonderful depiction of future learning and teaching. Exciting adventure and friendship story.

cindifer20's review against another edition

The Nebula Secret

melissakristofferson's review against another edition

4.0

[ Read aloud with Kellan ]

(from Kellan, 8) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ While it has a bit of a slow start, this book was full of adventure, interesting scientific & engineering ideas and mystery (who or what is Nebula?). There are quite a few ups and downs in the book. I’d recommend it for ages 7-10.

thelilbulldozer's review against another edition

5.0

Alex Rider meets Greenhouse Academy.

What more do you need?

Granny's Rating: 4.5

cauchemarlena's review

3.0

See raamat oli vaimustav ja põnev ning ma arvan, et nooremale lugejale meeldib see ka. 12-aastane Cruz on üks neist vähestest väljavalitutest, kes võetakse vastu Avastajate Akadeemiasse, kus nutikatest noortest tuleviku avastajaid tehakse. Nagu ühele seikluslikule raamatule kohane, on ka siin teoses üks suur pahalane, kes teatud põhjusel peategelase suhtes kurje plaane haub.

Mulle pahalane ei meeldinud, kohe üldse mitte, ning tema motiiv ka mitte, aga mis teha. Lastele ehk sobib selline lahendus väga hästi.