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nele_vds's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
medium-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
stagedoormerch's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
girlreading's review against another edition
4.0
The Highland Falcom Thief has all the components of a classic children's adventure story.
It's got trains, mystery, stowaways, friendships, a quirky cast of characters and kids outsmarting adults. It's cosy, action packed and such a lot of fun.
My only qualm with this book was the fatphobia aimed towards one character that I was incredibly disappointed by. It was (as all fatphobia is) utterly unnecessary, dated and frustrating.
That being said, over all I had a huge amount of fun with this book. It was a delight to read can't wait to continue with the series.
TW: fatphobia (unchallenged)
It's got trains, mystery, stowaways, friendships, a quirky cast of characters and kids outsmarting adults. It's cosy, action packed and such a lot of fun.
My only qualm with this book was the fatphobia aimed towards one character that I was incredibly disappointed by. It was (as all fatphobia is) utterly unnecessary, dated and frustrating.
That being said, over all I had a huge amount of fun with this book. It was a delight to read can't wait to continue with the series.
TW: fatphobia (unchallenged)
amanda_lind84's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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
5.0
shelvesofstarlight's review
5.0
This book was so much fun and the mystery was just amazing!
Hal and Lenny were absolutely wonderful and I loved their friendship and mystery-solving skills. All the other characters were brilliant as well, especially Uncle Nat, and I really loved the illustrations along with it too as it helped me to picture them throughout.
The mystery itself was amazing and I loved it all so much as it unfolded. And the classic reveal scene at the end of the book was brilliantly constructed and I loved reading the whole story. I cannot wait to read the next book in the series.
Hal and Lenny were absolutely wonderful and I loved their friendship and mystery-solving skills. All the other characters were brilliant as well, especially Uncle Nat, and I really loved the illustrations along with it too as it helped me to picture them throughout.
The mystery itself was amazing and I loved it all so much as it unfolded. And the classic reveal scene at the end of the book was brilliantly constructed and I loved reading the whole story. I cannot wait to read the next book in the series.
dlpark337's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.5
womanon's review
4.0
This was just a perfect middle-grade book. One full of adventure, funny characters and mystery! Exactly how I love it. Can highly recommend!
wonderous_books's review
adventurous
funny
informative
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? It's complicated
5.0
saraheholtom's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0