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The Echorium Sequence
Tim Golden | 3 Dec 2012
written for ages 9-12 | acceptable
Earth in a mythical pre-history.
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The More the Merrier
Tim Golden | 25 Nov 2012
written for ages 13-16 | acceptable
More is not neccessarily merrier when it comes to eccentric relatives.
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The Young Bond Series
Tim Golden | 20 Oct 2012
written for ages 11-14 | acceptable
James Bond (13) is a new boy at Eton.
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The Unfortunate Son
Jennifer Minicus | 3 Aug 2012
written for ages 13-16 | acceptable
The Count de Muguet was a cruel man.
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The Invisible Detective Series
Tim Golden | 6 Jun 2012
written for ages 9-12 | acceptable
Arthur Drake discovers his counterpart's diary in an antiques shop in the late 20th century.
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Warriors of the Black Shroud
Jennifer Minicus | 21 Mar 2012
written for ages 9-12 | acceptable
Good triumphs over evil in an underground kingdom.
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The Mist in the Mirror
Tim Golden | 17 Mar 2012
written for ages 13-16 | acceptable
An enjoyable, readable book.
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Alex Rider Series
Maryana Garcia | 13 Feb 2012
written for ages 11-14 | acceptable
Alex Rider, with all its weaknesses, is better than I thought.
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Liesl & Po
Jennifer Minicus | 10 Feb 2012
written for ages 9-12 | acceptable
Liesl is the classic victim of wicked step-mother malice.
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Maximum Ride Series
Tim Golden | 23 Jan 2012
written for ages 13-16 | acceptable
In spite of my mild scorn, I have enjoyed this series.
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The King's Head
Tim Golden | 15 Jul 2011
written for ages 9-12 | acceptable
A king's storyteller continues to tell tales, even after being beheaded.
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The House on Falling Star Hill
Tim Golden | 19 Jun 2011
written for ages 11-14 | acceptable
This lightweight fantasy novel would make good summer reading.
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The Everest Series
Jennifer Minicus | 31 Mar 2011
written for ages 9-12 | acceptable
A team of teens finds high adventure on Mt. Everest.
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The Very Little Princess
Jennifer Minicus | 8 Mar 2011
written for ages 7-10 | acceptable
I don't mind sad endings, but this one left much to be desired.
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