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Hook's Revenge by Heidi Schulz
4.0
FIRST THOUGHTS:
Utterly delightful! I really enjoyed joining Jocelyn on her adventure to avenge her father. While it took a bit to get into the swing of the storytelling style, and I think it wrapped up a touch too fast, it was still such a fun read. I'd definitely recommend it!
REVIEW:
(Originally posted on Alexa Loves Books)
Hook's Revenge is a darling tale, filled with lovable characters, a series of (un)fortunate events and a heartwarming lesson to be learned. It was all too easy to get swept up in this story, particularly because it revolves around one spunky gal: Jocelyn Hook, daughter of the infamous Captain James Hook. The girl's got brains, courage and a thirst for adventure, and readers will enjoy following her journey.
And what a journey! Jocelyn faces as many obstacles as you'd expect, from the gigantic crocodile that haunted and hunted her father to the ever so bothersome Peter Pan who keeps showing up at random moments. There are plenty of details to take in, and while it had the potential to be overwhelming, Schulz's excellent writing makes it all flow in a manner that is easy to read and recall.
Actually, the narration of Hook's Revenge adds extra character. Schulz writes in a way that makes it seem like we are hearing the story from the lips of an actual storyteller. I've no idea how she managed to capture the essence of oral storytelling in her novel, but it's definitely a success. Plus, the integration of random quips and pirate slang all throughout was really fun too!
Hook's Revenge, in spite of a pretty simple story arc, is colored with enough details to make things interesting. While there is a lesson for kids to learn from Jocelyn's experience, we never once lose the sense of whimsy among the events that transpire. There's clearly many more adventures ahead for brave Jocelyn and her crew, and I, for one, am looking forward to being aboard for them all!
Utterly delightful! I really enjoyed joining Jocelyn on her adventure to avenge her father. While it took a bit to get into the swing of the storytelling style, and I think it wrapped up a touch too fast, it was still such a fun read. I'd definitely recommend it!
REVIEW:
(Originally posted on Alexa Loves Books)
Hook's Revenge is a darling tale, filled with lovable characters, a series of (un)fortunate events and a heartwarming lesson to be learned. It was all too easy to get swept up in this story, particularly because it revolves around one spunky gal: Jocelyn Hook, daughter of the infamous Captain James Hook. The girl's got brains, courage and a thirst for adventure, and readers will enjoy following her journey.
And what a journey! Jocelyn faces as many obstacles as you'd expect, from the gigantic crocodile that haunted and hunted her father to the ever so bothersome Peter Pan who keeps showing up at random moments. There are plenty of details to take in, and while it had the potential to be overwhelming, Schulz's excellent writing makes it all flow in a manner that is easy to read and recall.
Actually, the narration of Hook's Revenge adds extra character. Schulz writes in a way that makes it seem like we are hearing the story from the lips of an actual storyteller. I've no idea how she managed to capture the essence of oral storytelling in her novel, but it's definitely a success. Plus, the integration of random quips and pirate slang all throughout was really fun too!
Hook's Revenge, in spite of a pretty simple story arc, is colored with enough details to make things interesting. While there is a lesson for kids to learn from Jocelyn's experience, we never once lose the sense of whimsy among the events that transpire. There's clearly many more adventures ahead for brave Jocelyn and her crew, and I, for one, am looking forward to being aboard for them all!