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ashleyjean6's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0
James enjoyed his, Catherine only got into it near the end and then went back to reread it. It starts a bit slow, but it's fun. Good for kids.
stacikristine's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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
3.0
This was a cute "who done it?" children's book. My kids really liked it. We all figured it out pretty early on, but it was still enjoyable for them.
kelleemoye's review against another edition
4.0
What a fun early middle grade mystery book! Julieta is a character who is easy to love, it was great to explore Paris with her, I was fascinated by all of the art and mythology that were discussed, and it was fun trying to figure out the culprit!
maryhannawilson's review against another edition
4.0
Julieta is off to Paris with her dad to collect art pieces for a new exhibit at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Julieta has a wonderful time soaking in the sites of Paris for a while, but things don't continue to work out as planned. Everything gets complicated when she and her Dad walk in on a thief stealing a priceless diamond that was supposed to return to Boston with them for the collection. Will they catch the thief and will her father keep his job? Julieta is determined that they will!
This is a fun mystery book for older elementary school children without any scary or potentially frightening situations - no kidnapping or injury, etc. Adults will catch on pretty quickly, but the mystery for younger readers will most likely unfold with Julieta. Between the excitement of travel, the mystery of the diamond, and the arrival of a new baby brother, there is plenty of fun in this story.
This is a fun mystery book for older elementary school children without any scary or potentially frightening situations - no kidnapping or injury, etc. Adults will catch on pretty quickly, but the mystery for younger readers will most likely unfold with Julieta. Between the excitement of travel, the mystery of the diamond, and the arrival of a new baby brother, there is plenty of fun in this story.
carrie123's review against another edition
3.0
Cute story about a Greek mythology loving girl who is always getting into trouble.
laurynreads's review against another edition
fast-paced
5.0
What a sweet and fun mystery! One of my very favorite parts was when Julieta would tell people to pronounce her name with an owl's hoot--iconic!
notesonbookmarks's review against another edition
4.0
Cute enough. Loved the travel and the characters.
the_immortal_library's review against another edition
4.0
Julieta and the Diamond Enigma
Luisana Duarte Armendariz
Rating: 4 stars
Julieta is a lovable 4th grader that seems to get herself into trouble without wanting too. Her parent work with museums finding art and moving the art into exhibitions. When she is able to go to Paris with her father to acquire the Regent Diamond for and exhibition she gets caught in the middle of a heist and her father could possible lose his reputation and his job. When Interpol has trouble finding the culprit she takes action and tries to help solve the crime. Can she solve the case and get home on time to see her baby brother be born or will she and her father have to spend time in prison for a crime they did not commit?
I received this audiobook from the Publisher (Spotlight Audio) via @Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
#Mystery #Action #ChildrensFiction #Adventure #MiddleGrade #Audiobook #Paris #bilingual #Hispanic #LatinMC #FemaleMC #Travel #Art #Museums #France #Boston
Luisana Duarte Armendariz
Rating: 4 stars
Julieta is a lovable 4th grader that seems to get herself into trouble without wanting too. Her parent work with museums finding art and moving the art into exhibitions. When she is able to go to Paris with her father to acquire the Regent Diamond for and exhibition she gets caught in the middle of a heist and her father could possible lose his reputation and his job. When Interpol has trouble finding the culprit she takes action and tries to help solve the crime. Can she solve the case and get home on time to see her baby brother be born or will she and her father have to spend time in prison for a crime they did not commit?
I received this audiobook from the Publisher (Spotlight Audio) via @Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
#Mystery #Action #ChildrensFiction #Adventure #MiddleGrade #Audiobook #Paris #bilingual #Hispanic #LatinMC #FemaleMC #Travel #Art #Museums #France #Boston
heathero621's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
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
4.0
This was a Brave Writer book pick and even though I'm not doing this program with my boys anymore I still enjoy reading Middle Grade novels because they are usually good stories. This one was a mystery about a missing diamond. I enjoyed the story and found Julieta to be a very likable character. I know that the novel is cut down because it is MG, but I actually could've done with more writing about the characters to get to know them, the book went by super fast. I think that if you have a kids that likes mysteries that have a little humor to them, they will enjoy this book.
tresjax's review against another edition
It just took way too long for the action to start. I think we were 13 chapters in, and my kids asked me to stop reading.