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alderblue's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
elluetut's review against another edition
5.0
Pidin paljon! Vauhdikas tarina, jossa tapahtuu jännittäviä, mutta kaikki selviää pian, jottei nuoremmillekaan lukijoille käy liian jännittäväksi. Hotelli on kiva miljöö ja hahmot mielenkiintoisia. Jää odottamaan jatko-osia.
carterlover's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
readingtheend's review against another edition
3.0
fun and sweet and spooky, although not quite enough of any of those things to keep me in for future books in the series
scoutfinch75's review against another edition
5.0
Witches, magic, secrets codes, monsters and mazes... Warren the 13th and The All-Seeing Eye gives you all of this and much much more!
Let us begin with an introduction, Warren the 13th is the only surviving member of a long line of Warren's who have built and established the Warren Hotel. He is a strange looking child, with a toad like face, gray skin, crooked teeth and a head of luxurious locks. After his father's death, the Warren Hotel with lazy uncle Rupert in charge is run to the ground and ends up looking more like a haunted house than a hotel. And when Uncle Rupert marries Anaconda things go from bad to worse. With a hotel to look after, a sudden influx of greedy hotel guests and an evil aunt intent on finding the elusive All-Seeing-Eye, Warren is rushed off his feet and at the same time, desperate to decipher the codes and find the treasure first. Join Warren on his journey and try to unravel the mysteries with him!
Aunt Anaconda is an evil villain, one that could rival Dolores Umbridge, the White Witch and Miss Trunchbull; dark and dangerous, with just one thing on her mind, finding the All-Seeing Eye, would you dare to contradict her and suffer the consequences?
I love Warren the 13th and The All-Seeing Eye, the story kept me guessing, and the clues and secret codes tested my imagination and knowledge. The faster the story raced ahead, the faster my heart raced too. Beautifully written, the two column Victorian design suited the tale perfectly.
Now to the illustrations! Will Staehle weaves his magic through the book, with gorgeous and detailed pictures adorning each page. Through the inspiring artwork I saw Aunt Anaconda slither off the page and felt her darkness as it surrounded me, cloaking me in fear and despair. Warren and his determination jumped straight into my heart and filled me with a sense of adventure and courage. Mr Staehle's talented drawings brings each and every character to life!
This books is a must read for children and adults alike. If you have a sense of adventure and wonder, then please pick up a copy and meet Warren for yourself.
I received a copy of Warren the 13th and The All-Seeing Eye from the publishers in return for an honest review.
Let us begin with an introduction, Warren the 13th is the only surviving member of a long line of Warren's who have built and established the Warren Hotel. He is a strange looking child, with a toad like face, gray skin, crooked teeth and a head of luxurious locks. After his father's death, the Warren Hotel with lazy uncle Rupert in charge is run to the ground and ends up looking more like a haunted house than a hotel. And when Uncle Rupert marries Anaconda things go from bad to worse. With a hotel to look after, a sudden influx of greedy hotel guests and an evil aunt intent on finding the elusive All-Seeing-Eye, Warren is rushed off his feet and at the same time, desperate to decipher the codes and find the treasure first. Join Warren on his journey and try to unravel the mysteries with him!
Aunt Anaconda is an evil villain, one that could rival Dolores Umbridge, the White Witch and Miss Trunchbull; dark and dangerous, with just one thing on her mind, finding the All-Seeing Eye, would you dare to contradict her and suffer the consequences?
I love Warren the 13th and The All-Seeing Eye, the story kept me guessing, and the clues and secret codes tested my imagination and knowledge. The faster the story raced ahead, the faster my heart raced too. Beautifully written, the two column Victorian design suited the tale perfectly.
Now to the illustrations! Will Staehle weaves his magic through the book, with gorgeous and detailed pictures adorning each page. Through the inspiring artwork I saw Aunt Anaconda slither off the page and felt her darkness as it surrounded me, cloaking me in fear and despair. Warren and his determination jumped straight into my heart and filled me with a sense of adventure and courage. Mr Staehle's talented drawings brings each and every character to life!
This books is a must read for children and adults alike. If you have a sense of adventure and wonder, then please pick up a copy and meet Warren for yourself.
I received a copy of Warren the 13th and The All-Seeing Eye from the publishers in return for an honest review.
geekwayne's review against another edition
5.0
'Warren the 13th and the All-Seeing Eye' by Tania del Rio with illustrations by Will Staehle is a fabulously upbeat kids book about a character who seems to be living what could be a pretty dreary existence.
Warren is the 13th Warren and his long line of ancestors who have owned and run a hotel. Warren is not old enough to run it by himself, so it is run by his perpetually lazy Uncle Rupert and Rupert's scheming wife Annaconda. In typical put upon fashion, Warren is made to do all the work, which he cheerfully does. He cleans the rooms, does the repairs and acts as a bellhop for guests. The hotel is mostly empty, but Warren has friends, like the chef in the kitchen who gives him food to eat besides the porridge that his Aunt insists he have for every meal. There is also a kindly old explorer who lives in the hotel's library.
When Annaconda learns that there may be a treasure in the hotel, she sets out to tear the place apart to find it. Word spreads and soon the hotel is full of mostly unpleasant guests seeking their fortune. Warren is kept busy, but also looks into the mystery. Along the way, he makes new friends like Captain Grayishwhiteish beard who is a suspiciously piratical sea captain, Sketchy, a tentacled creature living in the boiler room and Petula who seems to have some interesting secrets.
The book had just the right amount of gloom and despair, but Warren is the light at the heart of the story. He is not victim. He is a good-hearted soul and that makes him so likeable. I loved the story and the characters I met in it, especially Warren. I loved the illustrations and clever typeset. Recommended for fans of Lemony Snicket, like me.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Quirk Books and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
Warren is the 13th Warren and his long line of ancestors who have owned and run a hotel. Warren is not old enough to run it by himself, so it is run by his perpetually lazy Uncle Rupert and Rupert's scheming wife Annaconda. In typical put upon fashion, Warren is made to do all the work, which he cheerfully does. He cleans the rooms, does the repairs and acts as a bellhop for guests. The hotel is mostly empty, but Warren has friends, like the chef in the kitchen who gives him food to eat besides the porridge that his Aunt insists he have for every meal. There is also a kindly old explorer who lives in the hotel's library.
When Annaconda learns that there may be a treasure in the hotel, she sets out to tear the place apart to find it. Word spreads and soon the hotel is full of mostly unpleasant guests seeking their fortune. Warren is kept busy, but also looks into the mystery. Along the way, he makes new friends like Captain Grayishwhiteish beard who is a suspiciously piratical sea captain, Sketchy, a tentacled creature living in the boiler room and Petula who seems to have some interesting secrets.
The book had just the right amount of gloom and despair, but Warren is the light at the heart of the story. He is not victim. He is a good-hearted soul and that makes him so likeable. I loved the story and the characters I met in it, especially Warren. I loved the illustrations and clever typeset. Recommended for fans of Lemony Snicket, like me.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Quirk Books and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
joe16210's review against another edition
5.0
This was unexpectedly good. And yet those monochromatic illustrations, it is so nice. I enjoyed the story as well, small Warren trying to take care about the whole hotel Warren and very adventurous small detective story behind it. I would recommend Warren not only to small children but also to those adults who like some good quality stories.
emsbooksandmore's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 I really enjoyed this first book in the Warren the 13th series, I loved little Warren.