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The Crossbones by Patrick Carman

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geleeregina's review

5.0

My students and I were on the edge of our seats with this novel in the series. You know it's a great book when students with reading disabilities who hate to read love it when they are begging you daily for you to read aloud. The videos really hook the reader into wanting to know more. Excellent book to read aloud!

thebooksupplier's review

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4.0

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cheshirecat123's review

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4.0

Can't wait to finish the series. The history they are weaving through is pretty neat.

dianacantread's review

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2.0

In middle school, I probably would have loved this book a lot, especially with its short films and clips. But as an adult, this does read a bit too young, even if the concept is fun and engaging. The only reason I finished it is because it's pretty fast-paced, and the videos are creepy enough that I was engaged. However, the end result of the mystery is pretty disappointing, especially in lieu of how the first two books ended in death or murder (at least from what I can tell from the recaps; I haven’t read the previous volumes, nor do I plan to). Still, the content of the book is pretty boring. Ryan's perspective is taken up by fly-fishing and waiting for Sarah to send him the videos. It gets tedious after awhile and makes me question whether Carman had planned beyond his original premise, or if the other books in the series are just as style-over-substance as this one was.

Still, a fun time for a younger reader. Unfortunately, I missed my opportunity to enjoy them as a kid who could overlook the more lackluster elements.

2.5/5 stars

malearae's review

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3.0

* 3.5 stars

williamsdebbied's review

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3.0

Skeleton Creek, book 3.

Ryan and Sarah have discovered another Crossbones mystery, this one involving haunted places around the United States. Conveniently, Sarah is able to arrange a road trip to visit all but one and Ryan is left at home, biting his nails, until he gets his own taste of adventure.

The story is tied up fairly neatly at the end, but leaves a hint to more adventures still to come. I can see middle grade readers enjoying this series.