A Cool Story for Anyone!
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I tried so hard to wait on reading this book, because I knew the follow up, Crooked Kingdom, is coming in a couple of months- but it was next on my list.  I had to do it.  But I'm glad, because when book two releases, I'll be meeting Leigh Bardugo in the flesh too!
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  So have you read this book? Six of Crows is really a great story.  The sad part about it all is, they're all bad guys!  The dirt steal from the dirty and so on and so on.  Everyone's got a horrible past story and I'm thinking, I'm glad I'm not in this world.  No one's happy and folks are always carefully watched.  The only one who's not come from something horrid in their past is Nina and she's on a mission because something horrid happened to people like her!  Ugh!

  So the story was awesome.  I loved the character storylines and what drives them.  Everyone was introduced and served purpose.  Even the ones that really didn't... :"hint hint- Jesper!"  Always the brutha!  lol  Anyway,  I found the story pretty steady and I didn't get bored one bit.  I mostly listened while jogging in the mornings- a great time to get into stealing, back-stabbing and conspiracy, yeah?

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*Novel is from my personal library.
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A very unique story that I look forward to reading more about in the future (I hope he releases more books!)

Lots of action, a cool new world and fun characters to get to know. Definitely worth the read!
3871816
My 11-year-old son picked this up (even though it's about a girl) and read it in two days. I read it too and we discussed it, both practically speechless. This is a story about loss and hope and family, with a mystery-twist, too. Both of us, so moved. I will give this to kids and adults; it is such great storytelling without any fantasy or magic. Just real life. Which makes the best stories of all.
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I have to say what a cool book this is! And I'm not talking about just the story! The book itself is not like any other I've ever seen. It has an accordion-fold binding, so, no solid binding. The story is written from two points of view. You could read Evelyn's story first, then when you're done you close the book and open it again and begin reading Brendan's story. You could begin with Brendan's story first, the choice is yours. It's awesome!

  The story itself is very well done. It's a tale of eternal love. Two modern day persons that are both wrapped up or connected in the legend of Elowen, Queen of Cornwall and Gawan, a Knight of the Roundtable. Like the lovers of the legend, it seems Evelyn and Brendan are cursed, also.

  Evelyn, needing to get away before flying back home to the States, decides to go for a week to Clews. There she meets Brendan and he introduces her to the legend of Elowen and Gawan. Never forgetting each other, their paths cross again but secrets threaten to keep them apart. Will timing ever be right for them?

  The two separate stories are short, so it's a quick read. I would have loved more but I don't think it would have worked for the design of this book. The interesting thing is, after reading one story it didn't feel complete, I had to read both stories to feel satisfied.  I now wonder how it would have been to read it in a different order than I had.
963172
This was a great story! Cool concept of an intergalactic student exchange program wrapped in a love story. What's not to love? The title alone is super clever! Read it today!
1285828
This is a great story for all! Everyone who reads this book loves it. It has a great message!
2376188
Having read the authors book 'Kipp the Copper Coast Kid' and enjoyed it, I decided to read this one and I was not disappointed!

This is a wonderful story for kids of all ages (and adults like me who refuse to grow up)

Gentle, but having a vibrance and storyline that keeps the readers interest, I thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to reading the follow-up story 'The Black Fairy and the Dragonfly: Escape from the Black Queen'

Meanwhile, I intend to read the other stories he has published!
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My 3 and 2 year olds like this story, and so do I! It's simple, not too long and not too short, and it explores an experience that is familiar and interesting to most little ones. I love that the main character is a person of color; I want my kids to see more diversity in their books.
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I was very excited to read this book, it sounded like it could be a really interesting story, and it certainly was-I just wish it was longer! When I set out to read Jonathan's Locket I didn't realize that it was a novella-type story, but I feel it worked in the book's advantage. Now, I understand that there could have been a lot more to tell, but this would be a perfect book for  reluctant preteen or teen readers, especially boys, to jump start them into reading. The characters were all interesting and the story was so...cool. I mean, ghosts and pirates, what more could you ask for? In a way, and as a big Mark Twain fan I feel I have the right to say this, it sort of reminds me of a tale he could have written had he still been alive today. So, saying that I have to applaud Lorraine Carey on her story-weaving skills. She's certainly an author you should keep your eye on!
A swashbuckling(always wanted to say that!) tale of two boys from two different times on two different quests aboard a ship, this adventurous story will have you wanting more long after those last few pages are read. Perfect for tweens and young teens, even older teens(like myself) and adults as well. There is a lot to love about this book and it has that feel of a much loved childhood storybook. I recommend for anyone wanting to get into that state of mind, or anyone who just loves a good adventure story!
*I received this book for review from the author in exchange for my honest opinion, and that is what I have given*
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This book was really easy to read and very interesting. I didn't want to put it down. Definitely a unique story as wel
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This is a really nicely drawn comic book that can entertain any child! The story is really fun and captivating, and was pretty interesting too! I would recommend this to anyone who likes comics, as the storyline is pretty interesting too. Won't add spoilers but there's a twist near the end. Greatly made! Would get the sequel!
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This is an awesome story for teens and old folks alike! I enjoyed the different threads and how they come together. the characters  were well detailed and complex enough to make the whole thing sparkle.
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"The Anybodies" by N. E. Bode was a fascinating piece of fiction. Reading it seemed to have sparked a child-like imagination that I must have lost somewhere along the way. It brought me back to the days when I used to feel every descriptive word I read, and be a part of the journey along with the characters. The book was quirky to say the least, with comical incidents and colorful characters and would be a definite page turner for young readers. The eccentric protagonist, Fern, finds out that she was switched at birth by accident and ended up in a very dull family, but then finds out the truth and after being whisked away by her real father, begins her adventure full of magic and excitement. Even though this is meant for children ages 10-13, as stated on the inside, the main message of the book, that is relatable by anyone, is this--Things aren't always as they seem.

As a teacher, I would definitely recommend this book for class. At first, I was on the fence about whether I would use this book myself. I thought it would be too confusing for younger readers, as the narrator tends to go off on tangents and lose her train of thought, only to get to the point a paragraph or two later. This may be incredibly frustrating for an adult reader, but then I realized that this is exactly what would keep a young reader interested. As a teacher, I would read this book a couple minutes before class ended, just as a fun read. Just to test it out, I even read a couple pages from the book to my 7 and 8 year old cousins while babysitting, and they were mesmerized from the start. They actually chose to stay inside on a beautiful day, just so they could hear what happens next. I ended up having to buy them the entire series because they weren't pleased that I started the story without having ample time to finish. There are also many references to other classic children's literature, which children would love finding throughout the book.

I would say that this book is good literature. It keeps the reader in mind, and caters to their imagination. I think that any book intended for young children, which grips their fascination and makes them want to keep reading is a good piece of literature. The inside flap is enough for a child with any ounce of curiosity to pick up the book--"Fairies fall out of books! Birds turn into dogs! Nuns turn into lampposts!" The book delivers what it promises: Suspense, intrigue, and mystery.
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This story grabbed me from the very beginning and held my interest throughout.  It's a really GREAT story with lots of twists and turns to keep it from getting predictable.  I love the concept of the story and the author has an excellent and very creative imagination!  This isn't like a story I've read before (like other stories that are similar to something else).  This is creative, unique, and very interesting!  It's also very relatable, the idea of what we'd do if we suddenly found ourselves at a time in our past.  Would we change something?  It definitely got me thinking, that's for sure!  And all the connections between the characters, throughout time...fascinating!!  Makes me think about my own life and the people in it.  I love when a story makes me look at life in a new way...this one does that!

The characters were very well described and easy to relate to.  I could picture each one of them like I was there.
The author has a real gift for description and figurative language!!!!  She finds a way to describe things in a unique way that make it so clear, it's fun to read.  Lots of writers could learn from her descriptive style, I know that.  It was descriptive without being too over-the-top or dragging on.  Perfect.

My only criticism is there are way too many grammatical and typographical errors.  That's the only reason I gave this story 4 stars and not 5.  The author needs to reread the story and fix stuff.  Words were left out quite often.  Not so much that you don't know what she meant to say.  And as I read I often filled in the missing words in my head (like a missing "of" or "the"...things like that).  Also, she used the wrong character name once in a scene.  It was obvious she inadvertantly typed the wrong name, and it was obvious who it was supposed to be.  But that sort of thing should really be noticed and fixed.

All in all, the story itself was outstanding!!  Just be prepared for a load of minor errors as you read.  But hopefully the author will fix those and republish an edited version!
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Wonderful story!!  Recommended for anyone of any age!
I was not familiar with that part of the world; and enjoyed learning something new.
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I read this book first alone, then with my children. I loved hearing the history references in it, along with the great illustrations. The book was easy to follow, and actually quite exciting! It shows that no matter how little, what you do and the decisions that you make can effect the world in ways that you never imagine! It really shows how one person's actions can effect many people. The boy who changed the world could be me (or my kids) someday! Really an inspiring story. I loved it, and I know my children loved it as well. My 6 year old has requested it at bed time quite a few times already!
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As another reviewer already said, this book has an interesting storyline for adults as well as for children! Whilst the "science" behind Mo's ability to speak could do with a bit of explaining, the story itself is delightful. Who wouldn't want to have a speaking dog and learn to know what his/her furry friend really thinks? The book also gives a lot opportunities for (grand)parents that read this book with their (grand)children to start conversations about so important topics like bullying in an easy way. Highly recommended! And I really hope we will be able to read soon another book about Mo's adventurers!