As an adult reader, I found the story to be a little immature and 'light', but I think children and pre-teens would enjoy it. There is nothing unsuited for young children; there is not even any magic, only slight of hand. Plot twists abound, as well as secret passageways and intrigue. Not my favorite kids' book, but not bad. It's not enough to make me seek out anything else by the author.
As an adult reader, I found the story to be a little immature and 'light', but I think children and pre-teens would enjoy it. There is nothing unsuited for young children; there is not even any magic, only slight of hand. Plot twists abound, as well as secret passageways and intrigue. Not my favorite kids' book, but not bad. It's not enough to make me seek out anything else by the author.
As an adult reader, I found the story to be a little immature and 'light', but I think children and pre-teens would enjoy it. There is nothing unsuited for young children; there is not even any magic, only slight of hand. Plot twists abound, as well as secret passageways and intrigue. Not my favorite kids' book, but not bad. It's not enough to make me seek out anything else by the author.
"The pages fly with intrigue and action" - Horn Book
"Avi's new pageturner has it all." Kirkus Reviews
"Avi's new pageturner has it all." Kirkus Reviews
