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mariadelmarescolanomoreno299's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
3.5
filipeheath's review against another edition
5.0
A book full of mistery and lots of good information , definitely want to read book 2
tayloramirab's review against another edition
Brief review: Now this is a science fiction story for junior/young adult readers that is sure to keep the pages turning! This book has mystery on every page and really keeps you wanting more! I think kids will like the fun friendships that are developed, and the puzzles that they have a part in solving. This book also has fun letters in the front and the back from the author and publisher to make it seem as if these books are based on real events, very fun!
Content areas: This book provides many opportunities to use history to solve the clues. Upper elementary grades could use this as a tool to teach kids how to properly research a topic and practice using databases, the library, and other resources. There is a site called Brain Chase, where as a class students will work together on different subjects to solve a world wide treasure hunt. To solve the clues students may need to use a compass, be observe clues in videos and pictures, and work together to use outside resources to be the first to solve the mystery.
Comprehension questions:
1: The book says that Jason and Julia are from London, yet they speak American English, why do you think this could be?
Answer: The author of this book may speak English as his first language, and that is why he doesn't realize the difference between the two languages.
2: In this book the three children had to face many fears. Do you ever face your fears?
Answer: I am terrified of spiders. Once there was a spider in my bathroom, I tried to put a cup on top of it so I could carry it outside instead of killing it. However, when I tried to place the cup on top of the spider, he tried to run away and it scared me even more and made me scream for my dad. He came and killed it, and then it was over. Although I didn't get over my fear, I tried. I'll have to try again some other day!
Wonders:
1: Will the story of Rick's fathers death become more clear as the story goes on?
2: Will the kids make it home before Jason and Julia's parents do?
Content areas: This book provides many opportunities to use history to solve the clues. Upper elementary grades could use this as a tool to teach kids how to properly research a topic and practice using databases, the library, and other resources. There is a site called Brain Chase, where as a class students will work together on different subjects to solve a world wide treasure hunt. To solve the clues students may need to use a compass, be observe clues in videos and pictures, and work together to use outside resources to be the first to solve the mystery.
Comprehension questions:
1: The book says that Jason and Julia are from London, yet they speak American English, why do you think this could be?
Answer: The author of this book may speak English as his first language, and that is why he doesn't realize the difference between the two languages.
2: In this book the three children had to face many fears. Do you ever face your fears?
Answer: I am terrified of spiders. Once there was a spider in my bathroom, I tried to put a cup on top of it so I could carry it outside instead of killing it. However, when I tried to place the cup on top of the spider, he tried to run away and it scared me even more and made me scream for my dad. He came and killed it, and then it was over. Although I didn't get over my fear, I tried. I'll have to try again some other day!
Wonders:
1: Will the story of Rick's fathers death become more clear as the story goes on?
2: Will the kids make it home before Jason and Julia's parents do?
ki4eva's review against another edition
1.0
This book was a struggled to get through. I like the concept of the book. Where 3 kids are left alone in an old house with a butler and a secret. The kids go one an adventure to find out what is hidden in the house.
kailey_luminouslibro's review against another edition
3.0
I like the story and the characters are good! I love the puzzles and adventure and secret codes! The writing is fair, but rather forced at times. The author often "Tells" instead of "Showing" in his writing, but I have to wonder if that is not partially to blame on the translation (originally written in Italian?). Not brilliant, but an enjoyable and fun read. Great for kids! I'm going to buy the rest of the series, b/c I just can't resist a story with secret codes. :)
camipaz02's review against another edition
3.0
Quizá es un 3.5.
Admito que cuando empecé a leer me decepcionó un poco que no tuviese una prosa interesante como Una serie de eventos desafortunados o el humor de Percy Jackson. Sin embargo, con el paso de las páginas me dejó de importar porque me encontré metida de lleno en la historia.
Veamos, en sí es sencilla. Una familia compra Villa Argo, una misteriosa mansión en un pueblo alejado. Una tarde los padres salen y se quedan los gemelos y su amigo solos, deciden investigar y se encuentran con una serie de acertijos que van resolviendo.
Me gustan los acertijos y creo que por eso el libro se me hizo divertido, porque es principalmente una serie de acertijo que los niños descifran para seguir avanzando en esta aventura. Lo otro que disfruté mucho fue el misterio, todo el inicio del libro con el mail, Ulysses Moore y Néstor, todo eso me gusta y hace que tenga ganas de continuar.
Ahora, admito que extrañé un poco el humor que suelen tener los libros middle-grade que me gustan o los personajes curiosos que enamoran. Los gemelos se me hicieron impulsivos, como Rick les dice una vez, funcionaban por una intuición que no me agradó porque jugaba en contra de la lógica de antes. Lo que quiero decir es que todo eran pistas y acertijos, luego, la intuición de uno de los gemelos, sin mayor explicación que hacer que la trama avanzara. Me desesperó un poco Jason con sus actitudes y con la decisión del final, ahí se demuestra lo impulsivo y egoísta que es (Percy Jackson es impulsivo, pero nunca egoísta y tiene una personalidad adorable). Con respecto a Rick me gustó que fuera práctico, pensaba en lo que yo pensaba y trataba de llevar algo de sentido común a ese par de gemelos idiotas.
Disfruté el misterio y los acertijos, lo ágil que es el libro y que se pasa volando. Sin embargo, me quedó debiendo con los personajes. Carecen del encanto de los niños protagonistas de libros middle-grade y del humor. De todos modos, es probable que siga con los libros.
Admito que cuando empecé a leer me decepcionó un poco que no tuviese una prosa interesante como Una serie de eventos desafortunados o el humor de Percy Jackson. Sin embargo, con el paso de las páginas me dejó de importar porque me encontré metida de lleno en la historia.
Veamos, en sí es sencilla. Una familia compra Villa Argo, una misteriosa mansión en un pueblo alejado. Una tarde los padres salen y se quedan los gemelos y su amigo solos, deciden investigar y se encuentran con una serie de acertijos que van resolviendo.
Me gustan los acertijos y creo que por eso el libro se me hizo divertido, porque es principalmente una serie de acertijo que los niños descifran para seguir avanzando en esta aventura. Lo otro que disfruté mucho fue el misterio, todo el inicio del libro con el mail, Ulysses Moore y Néstor, todo eso me gusta y hace que tenga ganas de continuar.
Ahora, admito que extrañé un poco el humor que suelen tener los libros middle-grade que me gustan o los personajes curiosos que enamoran. Los gemelos se me hicieron impulsivos, como Rick les dice una vez, funcionaban por una intuición que no me agradó porque jugaba en contra de la lógica de antes. Lo que quiero decir es que todo eran pistas y acertijos, luego, la intuición de uno de los gemelos, sin mayor explicación que hacer que la trama avanzara. Me desesperó un poco Jason con sus actitudes y con la decisión del final, ahí se demuestra lo impulsivo y egoísta que es (Percy Jackson es impulsivo, pero nunca egoísta y tiene una personalidad adorable). Con respecto a Rick me gustó que fuera práctico, pensaba en lo que yo pensaba y trataba de llevar algo de sentido común a ese par de gemelos idiotas.
Disfruté el misterio y los acertijos, lo ágil que es el libro y que se pasa volando. Sin embargo, me quedó debiendo con los personajes. Carecen del encanto de los niños protagonistas de libros middle-grade y del humor. De todos modos, es probable que siga con los libros.
tessaspike's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5