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jennlovesreading's review
adventurous
funny
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
kilbmc's review
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
There was nothing wrong with it—it just didn’t grab me.
lauren_michelle's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
stephspresso's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
bickie's review
4.0
7th graders Emily and James are back, putting their sleuthing and decoding skills to use as they try their hands at a Gold Rush-era, fireproof unbreakable code while discovering a mysterious series of arson attacks linking the code, TOM SAWYER, their teacher Mr. Quisling, and the Book Scavenger game. This is a solid follow-up to BOOK SCAVENGER that, like its predecessor, is a special delight for San Franciscans. Best for ages 9-12 (a little more focus on who Emily is and how she wants to be in the world than the last one).
brent_y's review against another edition
4.0
Another fun book adventure. Learned some cool stuff about San Francisco.
hamckeon's review
4.0
This series is so smartly written. I love when children's books do no talk down to them.