A review by purplepenning
Chester Keene Cracks the Code by Kekla Magoon

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced

3.75

A little bit of a slow started, but good structure for upper elementary and reluctant middle grade readers — the cover and the writing style (especially for the first half) are simplistic and accessible but interesting. The story opens up into more complex territory midway through, dealing with themes like bullying, friendship, forgiveness, relationship repair, blended families. Oh, and stopping a bank heist! It's fun, sweet, and surprising layered. 
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