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brynners89's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
ashleejuanita's review against another edition
3.0
The mystery is finished. I’ll probably read the next one, mainly because my daughter wants me to
barbn's review against another edition
4.0
Ryan continues writing about his adventures with Sarah to discover long-hidden secrets in Skeleton Creek.
This sequel to Skeleton Creek was fast-paced and thrilling. Carman further explored the idea of alchemy and included biographies of important scientists.
This sequel to Skeleton Creek was fast-paced and thrilling. Carman further explored the idea of alchemy and included biographies of important scientists.
geleeregina's review against another edition
5.0
Great Read Aloud for my middle school students. They loved the plot and were addicted to me reading so they could get to a "video".
kiia's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rfulleman's review against another edition
4.0
Again, similar to the prior book in the Skeleton Creek series, author Patrick Carman offers an interesting presentation style by incorporating YouTube videos to supplement/enhance the storytelling (posted by one of the story's characters, Sarah). The story is told through Ryan's diary writing. The suspense of 'will Ryan and Sarah get caught' continues to run through the storyline. The twist in the end is somewhat defused if the reader does not view the video though. Otherwise, the author did a good job telling this piece of the story. Definitely a good read for MG readers.
scostner's review against another edition
5.0
After reading Skeleton Creek yesterday, I couldn't wait to read Ghost today. It was just as involving and pulled me in as completely as the first book. I really enjoyed toggling back and forth between Ryan's journals and Sarah's videos. I feel jealous of kids today that have this sort of story available to them. When I was a kid, this sort of multimedia presentation wouldn't have been possible. We didn't have computers at home - we didn't even have computers at school until our high school years. And those machines would not have been capable of the processing, memory storage, or media players needed to do this sort of thing. At one point I had Sarah's website pulled up on my laptop and was Googling her passwords on my PC and wondering what new ways to tell stories will spin off from this effort. Please read them!
williamsdebbied's review against another edition
3.0
Skeleton Creek, book two.
Ryan and Sarah continue sneaking around to find out why the ghost of Old Joe Bush is haunting the dredge. The mystery and suspense ramp up as Ryan worries that the ghost is after him. More journal entries from Ryan and videos from Sarah.
Ryan and Sarah continue sneaking around to find out why the ghost of Old Joe Bush is haunting the dredge. The mystery and suspense ramp up as Ryan worries that the ghost is after him. More journal entries from Ryan and videos from Sarah.
allison_on_a_book_break's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0