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singerji's review against another edition
emotional
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
slow-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
3.5
mg_in_md_'s review against another edition
3.0
An Agatha nominee for Best Children's/YA Novel, this was a fun, fast read that blends magic, mystery, and history. This is the second book in the Audacity Jones series. While it was easy enough to dive in, I felt like it would've been better to have read the first book in the series before reading this one. The story stands on its own, but I think it might have helped to know a bit more about the characters' backgrounds to fully appreciate this one. The plucky heroine is sure to appeal to adventurous girls with an interest in animals, magic, and history.
I slated this for the cover-related prompts in both the 2018 BookRiot Read Harder Challenge and the 2018 PopSugar Ultimate Reading Challenge because I did not love it. The individual elements were fine and I loved the purple background, but it didn't work for me overall for some reason.
I slated this for the cover-related prompts in both the 2018 BookRiot Read Harder Challenge and the 2018 PopSugar Ultimate Reading Challenge because I did not love it. The individual elements were fine and I loved the purple background, but it didn't work for me overall for some reason.
mckenzierichardson's review against another edition
4.0
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Another fantastic adventure with Audacity Jones. Complete with mystery, new acquaintances, stage magic, and of course some charismatic (and possibly magical in their own right) animal companions.
This is the second book in the Audacity Jones series. While it picks up where the last one left off, there is enough explanation given that it could be read as a standalone novel. However, the first book is also fantastic so I'd recommend reading it as well for a presidential theme with plenty of mystery and intrigue of its own.
This book follows the same style as the first. The story mostly follows Audie but also dips in to visit other characters, weaving an intricate tapestry of each person's (and animal's) place in the overall mystery. This one focuses on Harry Houdini and his disappearing elephant trick as well as providing a look into vaudeville and stage magic. Larson notes that she took some liberties with the actual timelines, but overall she provides an entertaining and historical look at Houdini's famous illusion.
An engaging read that blends historical fiction and mystery, adventure and charm. It's hard not to instantly fall in love with Audie, who has a strong moral compass and would do anything to help a friend. Hoping to see more in this series. I've gotten quite fond of the characters, especially Audie and Bimmy, and would love to tag along on more of their adventures.
Another fantastic adventure with Audacity Jones. Complete with mystery, new acquaintances, stage magic, and of course some charismatic (and possibly magical in their own right) animal companions.
This is the second book in the Audacity Jones series. While it picks up where the last one left off, there is enough explanation given that it could be read as a standalone novel. However, the first book is also fantastic so I'd recommend reading it as well for a presidential theme with plenty of mystery and intrigue of its own.
This book follows the same style as the first. The story mostly follows Audie but also dips in to visit other characters, weaving an intricate tapestry of each person's (and animal's) place in the overall mystery. This one focuses on Harry Houdini and his disappearing elephant trick as well as providing a look into vaudeville and stage magic. Larson notes that she took some liberties with the actual timelines, but overall she provides an entertaining and historical look at Houdini's famous illusion.
An engaging read that blends historical fiction and mystery, adventure and charm. It's hard not to instantly fall in love with Audie, who has a strong moral compass and would do anything to help a friend. Hoping to see more in this series. I've gotten quite fond of the characters, especially Audie and Bimmy, and would love to tag along on more of their adventures.
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