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disnelyse's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.75
suzannedix's review against another edition
4.0
The chase for relics continues in book two of the series. Featuring Becca and her ability to visit times in the past (uniquely only in her mind leaving her body firmly in the present), this story takes place in London with a brief excursion to Bletchley Park, the World War II spy cracking facility that shortened the war against the Germans. References to Alan Turing and the Wrens (the female spy decoders) will excite a new generation of problem solvers. Becca meets Nicolaus Copernicus, also a time traveler, in the 1530s and he shares many clues to help Becca and friends Lily, Wade and Darrell outwit the enemy, the Teutonic Order, in finding the next of twelve relics. This novella is action-packed and will make a great addition to any science-fiction or adventure collection. This series has too many twists and turns and historical allusions to stand on its own so consider this the opportunity to add book one as well. Narrator Arielle DeLisle’s accents are fabulous and each character stands out with their own voice. While it is clear that the author intends to continue the series, book two ends
aspygirlsmom_1995's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jayce's review against another edition
4.0
Originally posted here at In the Senter of it All
Genre: Adventure
AR level: none yet
Grade appropriate: 4th and up (mature middle graders)
RATING BREAKDOWN:
Overall: 5/5-- I love this series. Full of action and adventure. Appealing to middle grade boys and girls.
Creativity: 5/5-- In this book, the Kaplan crew are off to find a Crux or cross (the next relic in the hunt for Copernicus's time machine.) They come across helpful new friends and deadly new enemies. They travel back and forth in time as well.
Characters: 5/5-- I love these characters more and more each book.
Engrossing: 3/5-- This has been the least engrossing of the series. It may have just been the time in my own life with the holidays ending and getting back to work, but I kept putting the book down.
Writing: 5/5
Appeal to kids: 5/5-- Fans of Margaret Peterson Haddix’s The Missing series will love these books.
Appropriate length to tell the story: 5/5
CONTENT:
Language: none
Sexuality: none
Violence: high--The violence in these books is always high for middle grade. This series is not for the sensitive student. I will say even though many people get killed through the series (so far) and the children are continually being chased by a very bad villain, it is not graphic or overly upsetting.
Drugs/Alcohol: none
Genre: Adventure
AR level: none yet
Grade appropriate: 4th and up (mature middle graders)
RATING BREAKDOWN:
Overall: 5/5-- I love this series. Full of action and adventure. Appealing to middle grade boys and girls.
Creativity: 5/5-- In this book, the Kaplan crew are off to find a Crux or cross (the next relic in the hunt for Copernicus's time machine.) They come across helpful new friends and deadly new enemies. They travel back and forth in time as well.
Characters: 5/5-- I love these characters more and more each book.
Engrossing: 3/5-- This has been the least engrossing of the series. It may have just been the time in my own life with the holidays ending and getting back to work, but I kept putting the book down.
Writing: 5/5
Appeal to kids: 5/5-- Fans of Margaret Peterson Haddix’s The Missing series will love these books.
Appropriate length to tell the story: 5/5
CONTENT:
Language: none
Sexuality: none
Violence: high--The violence in these books is always high for middle grade. This series is not for the sensitive student. I will say even though many people get killed through the series (so far) and the children are continually being chased by a very bad villain, it is not graphic or overly upsetting.
Drugs/Alcohol: none
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