Review: Fantastic Read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 17, 2012
This was a fun read from beginning to end.There's nothing more mysterious than a book that begins with a light shining in an attic of a house that's supposed to be empty. The opening scene drew me in and I felt myself wanting to read it in one sitting. The characters were all well developed and I liked the family setting and how the main character and her father interacted. There's mystery, suspense, even some danger, and you find yourself looking for clues too, which I might add were cleverly placed by Ms. Richter. I thought the plot was heading one way and that I'd solved the mystery, but it proved that I was wrong. It's fast paced and the ideal length for the 9-12 year old reader.I liked the setting of this story too. I'm glad to hear that this is the beginning of a series featuring these two amateur sleuths because I'd like to read more about their adventures. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if adults and children choose to read this one together.Originally posted at LAS YA Reviews