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austkaine's review against another edition
2.0
This was a book series that I started to read when I was a child and after re reading it I am happy to say that it is one I would still read. I find many of the turns predictable but that was part of the charm and the fact that I felt hope while reading the series really warmed my heart.
imjustadow's review against another edition
4.0
these kids go through some BULLlllllshit and the parents are just like "plz don't die. i can't do anything to help with this apparently but don't die"
love this series
love this series
mirable's review against another edition
4.0
SLJ review:
Gr 4-7-Charlie Bone is off on another action-packed adventure in this recording of Jenny Nimmo's fourth book (Orchard Books, 2005) in the Children of the Red King series. Listeners will need to be familiar with the previous books in the series in order to follow the extended cast of characters and their endowments--magical gifts that are bestowed upon descendants of the Red King--or they will become lost in the quickly moving plot. Charlie begins his second year at Bloor Academy with a bang, receiving detention his very first morning back at school. A literally magnetic new student, a mystical white horse, an ethereal woman with a gift for plants, and young Billy Raven, who can talk to animals, each play a substantial part while Charlie is swept up into a mystery revolving around the Castle of Mirrors during his ongoing search for his missing father. Subtle humor brings a lighter touch into the convoluted and shifting loyalties among the students and instructors at Bloor. Actor Simon Russell Beale reads with aplomb and grace, giving each character, whether man or beast, a distinct voice that makes the many players come to life. A good purchase for both school and public libraries where the series is popular.-Charli Osborne, Oxford Public Library, MI
Gr 4-7-Charlie Bone is off on another action-packed adventure in this recording of Jenny Nimmo's fourth book (Orchard Books, 2005) in the Children of the Red King series. Listeners will need to be familiar with the previous books in the series in order to follow the extended cast of characters and their endowments--magical gifts that are bestowed upon descendants of the Red King--or they will become lost in the quickly moving plot. Charlie begins his second year at Bloor Academy with a bang, receiving detention his very first morning back at school. A literally magnetic new student, a mystical white horse, an ethereal woman with a gift for plants, and young Billy Raven, who can talk to animals, each play a substantial part while Charlie is swept up into a mystery revolving around the Castle of Mirrors during his ongoing search for his missing father. Subtle humor brings a lighter touch into the convoluted and shifting loyalties among the students and instructors at Bloor. Actor Simon Russell Beale reads with aplomb and grace, giving each character, whether man or beast, a distinct voice that makes the many players come to life. A good purchase for both school and public libraries where the series is popular.-Charli Osborne, Oxford Public Library, MI
jameyanne's review against another edition
4.0
As usual, there was a lot of good stuff going on this book. It wass a very fast, enjoyable read. Unfortunately, some of the plotlines I was most interested in—for example Olivia’s journey in this book—were not explored as fully as I would have liked. But it was definitely a fun read.
ashe_nightwind's review against another edition
5.0
Picked it up because it reminded me of Harry Potter. Finished the series because it was its own story and a very good one at that.
titanic's review against another edition
3.0
Although this book was as enjoyable as the rest, I can't help but feel like the author tried to put so much information into it. I felt like Billy didn't stay at the O'Gres long enough, and the whole Oaths were over and done with so quickly, I really would have preferred if Billy stayed with them a little bit longer.
I also feel like the author wrote in a few more characters, only for them to have one job and leave. I understand that they all had roles to play, but the fact that Billy's relative was brought in only to save Paton was annoying, the same with Alice, as she was only really needed at the end of the book to tell Olivia her endowment. I still don't understand what happened with the teacher, and why he was pretending to be two people, maybe that will get cleared up in the next book or two, or maybe I missed it...I'm not quite sure.
Overall, the book was interesting, but so much was packed into it that I felt she was skipping over important bits and dragging out boring bits...Not my favourite of this series.
I also feel like the author wrote in a few more characters, only for them to have one job and leave. I understand that they all had roles to play, but the fact that Billy's relative was brought in only to save Paton was annoying, the same with Alice, as she was only really needed at the end of the book to tell Olivia her endowment. I still don't understand what happened with the teacher, and why he was pretending to be two people, maybe that will get cleared up in the next book or two, or maybe I missed it...I'm not quite sure.
Overall, the book was interesting, but so much was packed into it that I felt she was skipping over important bits and dragging out boring bits...Not my favourite of this series.
itsmeboo's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
fj1204's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-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