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hnbb's review against another edition
3.0
This is a fun series, along the lines of Harry Potter. The books don't move as fast time wise. This is the 7th book and Charlie is only 13 years old I believe. This particular book in the series felt like I had read it before. It was reworking themes from the other books and I was disappointed. I put it down and picked it up a few times to get through it. But, the cliff hanger makes me want to read #8. (Middle School aged readers.)
thebooklovingpanda's review against another edition
4.0
it was really really good, with loads of plot twists and a HUGE OMG moment at the end!!
rkstumblingbear's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
marawii's review against another edition
5.0
*Spoiler alert* YES YES YES YES YES!!!
Tancred is alive!! I was really disappointed when I thought Jenny killed off one of my favorite characters .. But I was so glad that he survived the drowning *wohoo*.
Things are getting so interesting that I can't wait to finish the last installment of this series which is Charlie Bone and the red knight.
Will start reading it tomorrow hopefully.
Tancred is alive!! I was really disappointed when I thought Jenny killed off one of my favorite characters .. But I was so glad that he survived the drowning *wohoo*.
Things are getting so interesting that I can't wait to finish the last installment of this series which is Charlie Bone and the red knight.
Will start reading it tomorrow hopefully.
cimorene1558's review against another edition
3.0
I don't know why I read these. They're an annoying Harry Potter rip-off in many ways, but they do have some interesting and more original bits. This one, however, is just annoying. Almost everything that happens in it is a near-repeat of stuff from earlier books in the series, and you get hardly any of the local color which is what I really like in most of the others. I'm really not sure I'll bother to read the next one, whenever it shows up.
austkaine's review against another edition
2.0
This was a book series that I started to read when I was a child and after re reading it I am happy to say that it is one I would still read. I find many of the turns predictable but that was part of the charm and the fact that I felt hope while reading the series really warmed my heart.
imjustadow's review against another edition
2.0
i love the charlie bone series, but this one is a really good example of how clueless and unempathetic the adults in this series can be. you've had 7 books now to come to grips with the fact that this shit happens and is hurting people. and you *still* feel the need to disbelieve and try to stop the kids from saving the day? frustrating is what this one was
mirable's review against another edition
3.0
SLJ review:
Gr 5-8-Charlie Bone is once again pitted against Count Harken, aka The Shadow, in Jenny Nimmo's seventh book (Orchard Books, 2008) in the Children of the Red King series. Very little background information is provided, so listeners must be familiar with the previous titles in order to follow the extended cast of characters and their endowments (magical talents). Charlie has the ability to travel into portraits, which sparks a feud when his best friend's dog is captured by a painting that also holds one of Charlie's ancestors. A blue feathered boa constrictor, a stone troll, a giant, and a blacksmith all play their parts in Charlie's attempt to rescue those trapped in the painting. Charlie's nefarious Grandma Bone is becoming more dangerous and Dagbert the Drowner tragically strikes again. All ends with an enormous cliffhanger which will have listeners clamoring for the next installment in the series. Simon Jones reads with subtle humor and a wide variety of distinct voices for the characters, both human and animal. A fine purchase for both school and public libraries where the series is popular.-Charli Osborne, Oxford Public Library, MI (
Gr 5-8-Charlie Bone is once again pitted against Count Harken, aka The Shadow, in Jenny Nimmo's seventh book (Orchard Books, 2008) in the Children of the Red King series. Very little background information is provided, so listeners must be familiar with the previous titles in order to follow the extended cast of characters and their endowments (magical talents). Charlie has the ability to travel into portraits, which sparks a feud when his best friend's dog is captured by a painting that also holds one of Charlie's ancestors. A blue feathered boa constrictor, a stone troll, a giant, and a blacksmith all play their parts in Charlie's attempt to rescue those trapped in the painting. Charlie's nefarious Grandma Bone is becoming more dangerous and Dagbert the Drowner tragically strikes again. All ends with an enormous cliffhanger which will have listeners clamoring for the next installment in the series. Simon Jones reads with subtle humor and a wide variety of distinct voices for the characters, both human and animal. A fine purchase for both school and public libraries where the series is popular.-Charli Osborne, Oxford Public Library, MI (