Thrills! Chills! Tales of mystery and mayhem!
If you're looking for a story that'll set your heart racing and keep you turning the pages until the last word, look no further. Just jump on board and fasten your seat belts as our reviewers share some of the best adventure novels they've read recently.
Mystery at Lake Placid (see book cover)
By Roy MacGregor
(McLelland and Stewart, 1995)
Reviewed by Nicholas, 10
What this book is about: A peewee hockey team called the Screech Owls is going to a hockey tournament in Lake Placid, New York. There are mysterious things happening and the Screech Owls are getting sabotaged.
Where and when the story takes place: The setting is Lake Placid - where the Screech Owls will be skating on the same ice surface as was used in the 1988 Winter Olympics.
Why I liked this book: I love hockey, and this book has great dialogue. Roy is a great storyteller!
The most interesting thing I learned from this book: That it is important to believe in your friends.
My opinion: Overall, I thought this was a great book that I would recommend to anyone who likes hockey. There are some great games in it.
Amazon Adventure (see book cover)
By Willard Price
(Jonathan Cape, 1983)
Reviewed by Li, 10
What this book is about: In Amazon Adventure, John Hunt and his sons Hal and Roger go to the Amazon to collect animals. Hal and Roger promise their Dad they'll collect other animals while their John goes back to fix things. The new collection includes two snakes, an eel, a monkey, a bat, a tapir, two jaguars and lots of other animals.
Where and when the story takes place: This story takes place on the mysterious, unexplored banks of the rivers of the Amazon, in the spring in the near present. The unexplored rivers make the story exciting because readers don't know what animals are in this place, so they don't know what dangers Hal and Roger will face. (See illustration by Li.)
Why I liked this book: This book is very mysterious and it makes you want to keep reading.
The most interesting thing I learned from this book: The most interesting things I learned from this book are about animals. I never know there was an anteater the size of a bear or a black jaguar. I'm looking forward to reading The Elephant Adventure.
My opinion: This book is excellent! It is maybe a little scary, but great for 9-12-year-olds. Someone said this book makes pulse rates soar; I agree with that.
Arthur: At the Crossing Places
By Kevin Crossley-Holland
(Levine/Orion, 2002)
Reviewed by Gary, 10
What this book is about: A boy named Arthur searches for his real blood-mother because theywere separated when Arthur was just born. He thinks his father, Sir William de Gortanore, threw her away.
Where and when the story takes place: This story takes place in the Welsh Marches in England, 1200.
Why I liked this book: It showed courage and it inspired me to search for my little brother's favourite trading card.
My opinion: The book was good because it was sometimes scary, sad and happy. I recommend it for readers of any age.
The Paul Street Boys
By Ferenc Molnar
(Originally published in 1927; this edition, Corvina, 1994)
Reviewed by Gabriel, 10
What this book is about: Two boys named Nemecsek and Baka are in the middle of a war between two clubs -- The Putty Club and the Redshirts -- for a piece of land called the grund (translated, “ground”).
Where and when the story takes place: Budapest in the certain past (1985). The primary setting is Paul Street, where all the kids live (well almost all). It has tall buildings and regular houses.
Why I liked this book: I liked this book because the setting was based on my mom's country.
Anne of Green Gables (see book cover)
By L.M. Montgomery
(Originally published in 1908; this edition, Scholastic, 2002)
Reviewed by Ursula, 9
What this book is about: Anne of Green Gables is about an orphan named Anne. Anne is adopted by Matthew and Marilla. Matthew and Marilla accidentally get a girl (Anne) instead of a boy. Matthew and Marilla are wondering if they should send Anne back.
Where and when the story takes place: The book takes place in a rural setting. It is more in the past. The place is called Green Gables.
Why I liked this book: The characters show a lot of emotions. I learned how sad an orphan's life can feel.
The most interesting thing I learned from this book: I learned how it must feel not to be wanted. That's sad. I also learned that it can be hard to write a book.
My opinion:. I really liked this book. From 1 to 10 I would give it an 8 because it was almost excellent; it was really scary, sad and funny. I would recommend this book for all ages.
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