A strange telegram lures fourteen-year-old Amy Cahill and her younger brother, Dan, deep into Russia and away from the only trustworthy adult they know. Signed with the initials NRR, the telegram launches a race to uncover a treasure stolen by the Nazis and the truth about the murder of the last ...
Not so bad. I actually enjoyed reading the book. It is very obviously intended for young readers, but once you have accepted that fact, the plot is acceptable and the story telling quite convincing.Two teenagers are trying to uncover the mystery of the Dredge, with may or may not involve ghosts, ...
Thirteen days to midnight is a very powerfully written book about a boy named Jacob Fielding and his friends Milo and Ophelia, who they call Oh. Jacob learns that he has the power to be indestructible and can pass the power on to other people. They start to use the power to save lives, but one da...
Did you ever feel weird after reading a book? I mean, in a not-so-good way? Because uh.. that's what I felt after reading this book. I read in one-sitting but I just... WTF HOW DO I EXPLAIN THIS!!!!First point: WHERE THE HELL ARE THE PARENTS? Seriously? Why are they letting their stupid children ...
Fun mystery story that takes place in a strange, magical hotel building built by an eccentric millionaire. Leo and his father take care of the place. Mrs. Sparks mans the front desk and bosses people around. Strange tenants make all kinds of demands. And, because the owner is missing, things are ...
Floors written by Patrick Carman is about a boy named Leo, whose Dad is a janitor at the hotel. The Whippet hotel is eccentric because of all of the strange rooms that are inside. Very wealthy and strange people usually stay there. The owner of the hotel Merganzer mysteriously disappears for 100 ...
Rivers of Fire was okay. Still, a great story and characters. I also like that they put in monsters like the Crats, the Cave eels, the Nubians, and the Fire bugs. The things that made me give this book three stars is that most things that were spoken ended with said. Some were asked, shouted, yel...
Finally had a chance to read the first book in the Skeleton Creek series by Patrick Carman. This series for middle school students will appeal to most readers, including reluctant readers. Although one can complete the book without watching the online videos, as a teacher librarian of many years...
September 19 2014 There are many ways in which the book is scary. The book is scary for 2 reasons. One way is because Ryan, the main protagonist lives in a place called Skeleton Creek. This place would be scary because he never slept alone until Monday, September 13. Another way this no...
Rivers of Fire is the second installment of the Atherton Trilogy, and a truly gripping continuation of the events witnessed in the first book. Patrick Carman is an excellent storyteller, and his prowess has never fallen short—least of all now. If you are new to the series, or new to any of Carman...
Second book in the Atherton trilogy, about a made world up above earth in the future after it has been ravaged by pollution, overpopulation, etc. this entry is a little slighter in terms of plot, length, and depth of adventure, but it goes heavily into more of the Atherton back story, slowly unf...
I started the book knowing I was not truly invested in the story, having just barely finished the preceding book in the series. That said, the action was kept at a decent pace and it kept my attention better than I anticipated.A ruined earth, years in the future, and only a handful of children ca...
I liked that the end of the trilogy took us to the Dark Planet where we got to find out more about Dr. Harding and why he created Atherton. This book was well written like the second book and did explain a lot about both worlds. I liked the happy ending of the book, but I think I would have liked...
I skipped right to the last book in this series for some unknown reason. Life on Atherton has settled down to a peaceful pastoral routine. Edgar, the boy created by the genius (sometimes crazy evil genius) Dr. Max Harding, wants to explore the center of Atherton. Edgar finds a message from the...
Skeleton Creek The crossbones is about a boy named Ryan and a girl named Sarah who recently found millions of dollars worth of gold. He gave the gold to everyone and the town so right now everyone is rich, but he isn't he has to wait until he is 18. Sarah is his best friend, but the bad thing is ...
The war continues in the second instalment of the series Pulse. Dylan and Faith continue with their strong romance, and have a thirst to be free to live their lives. Meredith however, has different plans for them. They'll need to encounter Wade and Clara again, and have their love put to the test...
I thought this book was amazing and wonderful. I would recommend this book to people who like adventure and suspense. This book is about a twelve year old boy that has to take care of a hotel and is in big debt. The former owner of the hotel tells him what to do and he does. Then, it becomes dang...
The second book in the Floors series packs just as much excitement in it as the first! Leo and Remi are left, once again, to save the Whippet Hotel from the clutches of the evil Ms.Sparks who can't wait to tear the building down once the boys fail to pay the taxes owed on the property. This tim...
Shantorian by Patrick Carman was an interesting book and a very good follow-up to the first one. This book had surprising twists and turns to the very last sentence. I like how they really captured the brain of a world wide hacker, you really thought that Zara could have done what she did in this...
In 'Eve of Destruction' seven teens return to Fort Eden at the request of Mrs. Goring. Previously, Mrs. Goring and Dr. Rainsford had cured the teens of their deepest fears, however while curing their fears Dr. Rainsford also inflicted each teen with a physical ailment. Mrs. Goring convinced the...
Summary: In this sequal to the first book in The Land of Elyon series, Alexa Daley find herself in the carridge with her father riding back to Bridewell for once again another summer. Since the events of the previous summer, Alexa finds herself eager for more adventure once again with Yipes, Murp...
"he House of Power" by Patrick CarmanPersonal Response: "The House of Power" was a book of high interest and adventure. I liked the book as far as storyline and length go but feel as if it could have been much better if the author didn't include himself or a character narrating the whole book. Th...
This book left nearly no impression on me. I read it a couple of months ago and forgot about it entirely until I just glanced at my booklist, and realized that a) I never reviewed it, and b) I can’t actually find my copy of it. But here goes what little I remember.The world building of the book i...
They had begun their journey at about the same time Edgar started his escape from the Highlands, working their way down the side of a rock mountain bathed in golden radiance. As they descended to the valley floor, yellow and orange beams of light cut through the darkness. The rising mountains twi...
TAKE A SNEAK PEEK AT PATRICK CARMAN’S DARK EDEN EVE OF DESTRUCTION “Any of you ever been in the pump house?” Goring asked, breaking her silence as we came to the dock. No one raised a hand as Connor leaned down and splashed water on his face, but all eyes were on the rundown wooden structure th...
A web of entangled steel beams suspended the station in the air, where it was safe from the toxic sludge that drifted in and out each day. At the vast window of Station Seven sat a woman looking at the shadows of a forsaken wood outside. "It's quiet tonight," she concluded. "Too quiet." The woman...
"Come with us," he said. "You can go back home, to the forest and the 142 mountains where you belong, and Mister Clawson will never find you." "The wolves are near," said Thorn, sniffing the air. "We have no choice but to make our way out of the Great Ravine." Thomas smiled at Thorn's decision. H...