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Hide and Geek by T.P. Jagger

msorto's review

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.75

gingerbread_void's review against another edition

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2.0

This book sadly wasn't for me. I really enjoyed the concept and overall the book was really good I just didn't care for the writing style. I don't think it will bother a ton of people I am just weird about writing styles. This is actually a great book for middle grade and I can see a lot of kids loving this.

adrzeck's review

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3.0

Gina and her crew are fighting to save their home from being turned into a ghost town. They use their individual skills in an attempt to solve a decades-old treasure hunt. Sauce is adorable. Adult strangers are not to be trusted. Verify your internet sources.

erincataldi's review

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4.0

Debut children's novelist, T.P. Jagger, has written a witty and fast paced adventure story full of mystery and intrigue that will delight and engage young readers. Four best friends, Gina, Edgar, Elena, and Kevin have been not so affectionately dubbed the GEEKs, based on their initials. Rather then be offended, they have decided to embrace their new name and run with it. Their hometown of Elmwood used to be a famous little spot as the hometown and headquarters of the famous toymaker Maxine Van Houten. Her popular toy, the Bamboozler, kept more than half the town employed - with residents making the puzzle sphere in the local factory. However, the factory is going to be shut down and the GEEKs may be separated forever if their parents have to move away too find new employment. Luckily, the GEEKs discovered that Maxine left one final puzzle behind. A treasure hunt that will lead to a treasure that will save their struggling factory and town. Only those who truly love Elmwood and it's unique history will be able to solve and find the clues. Will the GEEKs live up to their name and solve the clues to save the town? Humorously narrated by the talented voice actress, Danice Cabanela, who does a great job portraying all four kids. A perfect listen for readers who love puzzles and adventure and the first in series!

mikaxmc's review

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3.0

3.5⭐️

miszjeanie's review against another edition

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adventurous funny 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

4.0

hellorocketship's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted 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

4.0

stacey_l_morgan's review

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mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.5

emily_mh's review against another edition

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lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

The key thing this book had going for it was the treasure hunt plot. It was wonderfully executed with a gripping pace. The clues were elaborate and clever, and the search involved meeting some great characters and revealing some cool history about the town. Because the book was very plot-focussed, and thus focussed on this element, I enjoyed my a lot of my reading experience.
 
Unfortunately, I didn’t really like the friendship between the four “geeks”, which was also at the heart of the book. I was unconvinced that the four of them actually liked each other because they fought constantly and found each other’s interests annoying. Their interactions were stressful! 

I also wanted something more unique from the story, like leaning into the toy-making thing more (we never hear about the other toys that were made, and the geeks never even solve a Bamboozler!), or exploring a theme as a part of the story. 

I am currently reading the second book in the series, so we will see how that goes! 

Rep: Black SC, Latina SC 
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bobbiejowoo's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

That’s was a quick paced treasure hunt/ mystery with fun puzzles and a great cast of characters. I enjoyed solving the clues along with the GEEKs and, though I solved the mystery way early it was still a good time.