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Laura
Jan 11, 2020 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
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 ...more
Janet
Jan 29, 2024 rated it really liked it
Shelves: childrensnovels
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. ...more
Jess
Oct 09, 2022 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Exciting and fast-paced, with adventure, a big old house, family secrets, and a few mysteries left to be solved in later books.
katayoun Masoodi
Apr 17, 2020 rated it really liked it
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. ...more
Jessica
Feb 03, 2021 marked it as to-read
Shelves: own
Kate H
Aug 23, 2022 rated it really liked it
Beth
Nov 19, 2022 marked it as to-read