Warren the 13th tiptoed across the roof of the Warren Hotel, causing the old slate tiles to clatter like bones. A crisp autumn wind snapped at his back, threatening to knock him off balance, but he kept going. A fall from the top of an eight-story building was the least of his worries. He had a chimney to repair.
The Review
Warren the 13th and the All-Seeing Eye is a middle grades fantasy adventure full of secrets, riddles, villains, good guys, and mysterious people.
I selected this book when I was a winner at Armchair BEA I thought my nephew would like the book. What I didn't realize was how much I would like the book. I don't read too many illustrated novels, but this one was really well done. The images and word art enhanced the story. I wish I had a final version because my advance copy didn't contain all the illustrations.It was a really smart story that kept me engaged and looking forward to what would happen next. The riddles had me a bit stumped and I enjoyed how the mystery unfolded.
I wonder what the next adventure will be.
Warren the 13th would make a great present for a middle grades child or for a family to read together.
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available formats: ebook and print (224 pages)
published: November 2015 by Quirk Books
ISBN13: 9781594748035
genres: fantasy, mystery
target audience: middle grades
source: publisher
read: November 2015
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Donna, like you've said, I think I too will enjoy this book. Loved the style of this author :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks like fun and I think I might enjoy it too! Here's my Teaser/Intro post for the week: http://justasecondblog.blogspot.com/2015/11/teaser-tuesdaysfirst-chapter-first_24.html
ReplyDeleteI would have loved reading this in the middle grades! And it sounds like fun for adults too.
ReplyDeleteI would have loved reading this in the middle grades! And it sounds like fun for adults too.
ReplyDeleteThis one sounds way outside by comfort zone or at least way outside my regular reading box. I don't have any middle schoolers in the family at present. But thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteI don't usually read MG books, but this one does sound delightful. Thanks for sharing...and for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteI love the sound of this one! I saw mention of this by another book blogger yesterday and it piqued my interest, but your review has me wanting to add it to my wish list. I am glad you liked it.
ReplyDeleteIt may sound silly but I like the verbs the author used. The character "tiptoed" and the wind "snapped." Good writing! I'd enjoy reading this with my granddaughter when she gets a little older.
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Sandy @ TEXAS TWANG
Ooh looks (and sounds) like fun although I'm not too clever when it comes to riddles!
ReplyDeleteI don't really read this age group but it sounds good. Thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteI really like that first paragraph. There's a lot of promise there. I'd like to read more.
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