Scan barcode
239 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0439774381
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Publication date: 01 January 2006
Description
Eleven-year-old twins Jason and Julia have just moved from London to an old mansion on the English coast. Their new home is filled with twisting tunnels and strange artifacts from around the world, and the twins can't wait to discover all its secr...
Community Reviews Summary of 626 reviews
Moods
mysterious 80%
funny 32%
challenging 20%
lighthearted 20%
relaxing 16%
hopeful 8%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
tense 4%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 58% | A mix: 25% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 90% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Sexism, Stalking, Death of parent
239 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0439774381
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Publication date: 01 January 2006
Description
Eleven-year-old twins Jason and Julia have just moved from London to an old mansion on the English coast. Their new home is filled with twisting tunnels and strange artifacts from around the world, and the twins can't wait to discover all its secr...
Community Reviews Summary of 626 reviews
Moods
mysterious 80%
funny 32%
challenging 20%
lighthearted 20%
relaxing 16%
hopeful 8%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
tense 4%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 58% | A mix: 25% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 90% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Sexism, Stalking, Death of parent