awesome navel adventure
345774
It's similar to the master and commander series except the situations that hornblower end up in can be quite comical.
4193495
My kids grew up with Patch the Pirate. They looked forward to each new adventure. This was one of our favorites! My oldest is now thirty years old; the youngest is twenty-three. We always sang along with Patch, while cleaning or riding in the car. At night, after prayer and kisses, they fell asleep, listening to the adventures. I am sorry that the PC crowd has started to pick away at them. If you are looking for some great entertainment for young and old, that teaches good Christian values---and THE GOOD NEWS of Jesus Christ, choose Patch the Pirate. You and your kids will love this camp time adventure. The songs are hilarious; the salvation message is clear. If you are part of the PC crowd or "inclusive christianity" steer clear.
2269701
I love taking adventures to new places through reading. This trip was one i won't forget. I felt like I was there with the characters and I laughed and cried right along with them. I cant wait to go find the next book.
3594868
I have been a fan of Dirk Pitt novels since I was a teen (and am now in my 40's).  I had not read any for a while and got this one when I got my Kindle.  I really loved it!!  I was reading into the early morning hours and could not put it down. Great action, wonderful characters, and villains as evil as evil can be.  Maybe the fact that I am an ecologist really brought this home to me, but I thought it was a fantastic read for an action adventure.  Definitely recommend!
3143223
This book brings me back to my childhood and the summer at camp, although we had nothing close to this much adventure.  The book keeps you reading quickly through it and you can really connect with the characters, while at the same time be very angered at the villains.  There are some very touching parts as well.  True friendships are formed, lessons are learned, and justice is served.  I'm excited for book 3!!
1057741
I really enjoyed SlingStar Myth Manuscript I. I found my curiosity totally engaged starting with the first page of Episode I all the way through the last page of Episode VII.  The quickly unfolding story drew me into a wonderful adventure filled with mystery, discovery, compassion and collaboration as the SlingStar's young crew traveled through time and universes seeking their origin and mission purpose

An overall good read and I am looking forward to reading SlingStar Myth Manuscript II
862421
Great family adventure.  Can't wait for the interactive App.
3519039
I love all things related to pirates and thoroughly enjoyed reading Scarlet and Gold.  I was transformed back to the age of piracy and was caught up in the non-stop action.  It was a joy to read and I hated to see it end, but then I discovered that Scarlet and Gold is the first book in a trilogy.  I am looking forward to sailing with them again. If you are looking forward to an adventure, look no further.
2760206
Very entertaining - both funny and adventurous! The Skippy character is laughing out loud funny. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone with a good imagination and a love for spaceship adventures!
4938676
This story picks up where Mighty Jack left off-Jack's little sister Maddy was carried off by an ogre into some mysterious portal. So Jack and his friend Lilly take off after the ogre and find themselves in a "floating crossroads between worlds".  The two become separated when Lilly is injured and each face their own monsters. They face nearly impossible odds to save Maddy and themselves and you'll be rooting for them in every pane. An action-packed graphic novel adventure that is creative and fun. Kids are going to eat this one right up!
4069189
If you love Dave Robicheaux and Cletus, you will love this book.  I was so afraid after the way the last book ended that James Lee Burke would not write another one, but they are back from the dead on the docks and off to another wild adventure.  Loved it.  Can't wait for the next one.
2681454
Loved this book! It grabs from the very first page and doesnt let go until the end. While the first part reminded me more of TREASURE ISLAND (perhaps, the ghostly ship, evil captain and adventure to sea did that), the second half takes on a feeling similar to THE GOLDEN COMPASS.

The main character, a boy named Orion, is plunged into an amazing adventure which leads him all the way to an island in the Arctic, and to an even more exciting adventure as he and his comrades battle their way across the rough terrain. There are shady seamen, greedy explorers, fearless captains, loving grandfathers, children bandits and monsters bordering somewhere between reality and fantasy.

Orion is a curious, adventurous boy with a level head and a more than healthy amount of curiosity, which runs him into a few problems. No matter what the situation, he manages to keep a level head and masterly works his way through. I especially enjoyed the fact that he accomplishes this without any special powers, super intelligence or hand gadgets. Orion is simply an average boy, who through normal, believable means, manages to get himself out of even the stickiest situations. Kids will love it. The fact that this stories is pulled from a historical event (granted, its a very loose pull), makes it even more fun.

Can I recommend this to kids ages 9+? Definitely! And I know many adults who would be pulled into the story too. This might be a book for middle grade (and I have no doubt this audience will enjoy it thoroughly), but it is so well written that it will capture audiences all the way up.
3296024
I have really enjoyed this series so far, and possibly liked this adventure the best of them all. Reverend Annabelle is like an Espiscopalian, modern day Father Brown. Fun to read & this ending was almost a big surprise (but I had my suspicions early on).
Can't wait for the next episode.
962224
I love Clive Cussler's Dirk Pitt adventures. Crescent Dawn was totally rivetting. I couldn't put it down. I wish they would make a movie out of this one like they did Sahara.
2708747
Flights of fancy, more specifically, bug flights of fancy, is what you will take as you read this wonderful book to your child.  You will began your flight on the `Leaf Erikson' with the Bug Barians. Written by Marty Byk, this book brings you a tale of Vikings. However, these Vikings are unlike the Viking barbarians of old. You won't run in terror from the Bug Barians, you will want to see more of them because they'll make you smile. The likes of Clonk the Clonkerer, Eddik the Dread and Flo, march across the page and attack nothing more than your funny bone. When the story was done, I found myself hoping that these feisty bugs would fly back to earth soon, bringing us another exciting Bug Barians adventure. And I understand that another flight is reading for take-off. Beautifully illustrated by JoAnn DiMaggio, this terrific book is perfect for the 4-7 year olds in your life (that is if they can get it away from you!). Don't miss this one - just for the fun of it!
Enjoy!
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I have to say I was very impressed with this adventure.  It is well thought out with a generic enough plot line that you can easily supplement in to any campaign setting.  My favorite items are the two double-sided maps that you get.  Those are outstanding and a great supplement for adventures beyond this one.
1388213
This is an exciting space adventure with a huge twist of pirate ships and seafaring adventure. . .just in space.

Jake's parents disappeared when he was a baby, leaving him to grow up under the care of his grandmother and somewhat strict uncle. On his twelfth birthday, he discovers a talisman with a note from his father. Determined to find his parents, he heads off into space with a ship and must face all sorts of adventures, dangers and excitement on his quest.

This is an delicious mixture of space and all things nautical. The idea of a ship sailing out into the galaxy grabs right away, and the descriptions make it easy to get drawn in and lost in the adventure. Jake's a brave boy with tons of determination, a lot to learn, and a good heart. He's a great character to relate to and cheer for. . .and inspire readers to dream of such adventures of their own.

The length and language make this a good fit for the upper end of middle grade readers, ages ten and up. The author uses nautical terms richly and whenever they fit the situation, considering everything takes place in space. This might be a little overwhelming to readers, although ship fans are sure to enjoy it. It's an enchanting weave of science fiction, fantasy and steampunk, making it hard to categorize, but a treat to read. The pacing holds tight and steady the whole way through, insuring a read that  The ending leaves off with tons of questions still open for the rest of the series, and it is an ending which leaves the reader wanting to know more and continue. That this was published in 2015, I'm hoping that the next books will appear soon, though.

I received a complimentary copy and enjoyed the adventure so much that I wanted to leave my honest thoughts.