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lazygal's review against another edition
3.0
This is clearly for fans of the 39 Clues series, those who have moved on to longer reads but still love the conspiracy serial motif. My prediction? In a few years they'll be Dan Brown fans.
A series of seemingly unrelated "accidents" around the world might be ignored, but the death (ok, murder) of Uncle Henry can't be. Soon Wade, step-brother Darrell, cousin Lily and her friend Becca and father Roald are off to Berlin ("city of spies") and then Italy, fleeing the mysterious Knights and decoding messages left in hidden crypts. Cliffhanger after cliffhanger ensues all leading to some device that Copernicus created... I think. That's what we know now, but later? We'll have to see.
ARC provided by publisher.
A series of seemingly unrelated "accidents" around the world might be ignored, but the death (ok, murder) of Uncle Henry can't be. Soon Wade, step-brother Darrell, cousin Lily and her friend Becca and father Roald are off to Berlin ("city of spies") and then Italy, fleeing the mysterious Knights and decoding messages left in hidden crypts. Cliffhanger after cliffhanger ensues all leading to some device that Copernicus created... I think. That's what we know now, but later? We'll have to see.
ARC provided by publisher.
luckyliza13's review against another edition
3.0
DaVinci Code for kids! Will probably have to read book 2 because this one ended w/ a cliffhanger!
yapha's review against another edition
4.0
Just before Uncle Henry dies in a mysterious accident, he sends Wade's father a coded email. Wade, his step-brother Darrell, his cousin Lily and her friend Becca set off to Berlin with Wade's father for Uncle Henry's funeral. While there, they encounter sinister strangers and more clues leading them into the world of Copernicus's secret discoveries. An exciting mix of science and adventure, recommended for grades 5-8.
m3l89's review against another edition
4.0
I would recommend this to readers who enjoy code cracking books such as The Secret Breakers series by H L Dennis, but for me The Forbidden Stone had the edge.
A fast paced story written with confidence and conviction. No major twists or surprises but a solid plot. Definitely looking forward to the next installment as this was left on a cliffhanger.
A fast paced story written with confidence and conviction. No major twists or surprises but a solid plot. Definitely looking forward to the next installment as this was left on a cliffhanger.
trixie_reads's review against another edition
4.0
This was a fun "Da Vinci Code type" read. Fans of "39 Clues" would enjoy it. I had one small quibble. The group is from Austin, Texas, yet they say "you guys". No self-respecting Texan would say "you guys". Y'all is the proper way to address people!
aspygirlsmom_1995's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
gerrygunasanyata's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
ashappee89's review against another edition
4.0
Action, mystery and a touch of humor make this a great read. Even though it's intended for kids, I'd still recommend it to any age group.