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Jan 11, 2020
Laura
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There's a lot of love at my school for the Mysterious Benedict Society books, and this will fit right into that love. Starting with April, and her conviction that her mother was coming back for her, and moving through Violet, Tim, Sadie and Colin to Uncle Evert (among others) there is someone for everyone. How these orphans, shunted through the system, overcome their natural distancing behaviors and become a team will thrill them. And Sadie's Rube Goldbergian inventions are delightful. The only
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Lots of fun, as orpans try to discover the mystery of their new home. Good characters, great plot. I am a fan of all of Ally Carter's books, and this one didn't let me down. I am looking forward to reading the sequel.
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Exciting and fast-paced, with adventure, a big old house, family secrets, and a few mysteries left to be solved in later books.

super fun children's book, the main story line was ended but i think there is definitely a second or third in the making and would look forward to it.
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Nov 19, 2022
Beth
marked it as to-read