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forrestalexander's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
froggylibrarian1's review against another edition
4.0
This was an interesting mystery. 6 kids have been selected to go to the home of Countess Windemore. Apparently one of them is her long lost grandchild. Tabitha is one of the chosen children. At the initial visit it is revealed that all 6 children were adopted. This doesn't come as a big surptise to Tabitha. But something is fishy. The countess starts acting very strangely after the parents leave, a servant dies, there are weird noises, and secret passages. With the hep of her pet mouse, new friends, and advice from her favorite story book detective, Tabitha seeks out the truth.
I loved the first hundred pages, the second hundred pages dragged a bit, and the ending was good. I figured out most of the mystery within the first 50 pages but there were some surprises. Overall it was a good mystery but I am worried it is a bit too long to hold my student's attention.
I loved the first hundred pages, the second hundred pages dragged a bit, and the ending was good. I figured out most of the mystery within the first 50 pages but there were some surprises. Overall it was a good mystery but I am worried it is a bit too long to hold my student's attention.
novelideea's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
we_are_all_mad_here26's review against another edition
4.0
A group of strangers in an English manor, a wealthy and mysterious widow, secret passageways, A SNOWSTORM, I mean, what else could you want??
britomarte's review against another edition
3.0
Disappointing. Predictable and does not live up to the standards of other middle grade novels I've read.
bradley_dusing's review against another edition
5.0
so. good. imagine godsford park, mixed with clue, written in the style of roald dahl.
i_will_papercut_a_bish's review against another edition
5.0
I was expecting a Benedict Society inspired whodunnit, and was happy to be proven wrong.
This book absolutely stands on its own two feet with a protagonist who copes with her own difficult life with spunk, quirky wit, and plenty of non-frilly heart. Tabitha comes into her own throughout the book, and her coping mechanism blossoms into real bravery, intelligence, and hard-earned skill.
Plot-wise, Nooks & Crannies is unique, too. The twist at the end completely pulled the rug out from under me (something that rarely happens), and I was completely delighted to be hoodwinked. Almost every character was flawed and interesting (excepting a few baddies).
Often, I wait until the book-crush glow has lifted before writing a review of a book I really enjoyed, but this time I decided to toss my rule to the wind. I'll be happy to read this to my kids over and over. Fabulous.
This book absolutely stands on its own two feet with a protagonist who copes with her own difficult life with spunk, quirky wit, and plenty of non-frilly heart. Tabitha comes into her own throughout the book, and her coping mechanism blossoms into real bravery, intelligence, and hard-earned skill.
Plot-wise, Nooks & Crannies is unique, too. The twist at the end completely pulled the rug out from under me (something that rarely happens), and I was completely delighted to be hoodwinked. Almost every character was flawed and interesting (excepting a few baddies).
Often, I wait until the book-crush glow has lifted before writing a review of a book I really enjoyed, but this time I decided to toss my rule to the wind. I'll be happy to read this to my kids over and over. Fabulous.
cathyrodgers's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Good book for advanced chapter book readers in elementary grades up to middle school.
maddie_eddy's review against another edition
5.0
This was such a delightful book! The mystery kept me guessing, I loved the main characters, and it was adorable