crystal_reading's review
4.0
This was a nice conclusion to Skeleton Creek. Fun idea to combine Internet video with a book.
aropuzzler's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
pakebrokenshire's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
sc104906's review
4.0
This is the second book in the Skeleton Creek series. Ryan and Sarah continue to uncover the mystery surrounding the old dredge. Ryan's parents have become more proactive about keeping him and Sarah apart, but the two find ways to communicate. They uncover secret societies with secret codes and try to determine who the ghost is and what his intentions are.
brynners89's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
ashleejuanita's review
3.0
The mystery is finished. I’ll probably read the next one, mainly because my daughter wants me to
barbn's review
4.0
Ryan continues writing about his adventures with Sarah to discover long-hidden secrets in Skeleton Creek.
This sequel to Skeleton Creek was fast-paced and thrilling. Carman further explored the idea of alchemy and included biographies of important scientists.
This sequel to Skeleton Creek was fast-paced and thrilling. Carman further explored the idea of alchemy and included biographies of important scientists.
geleeregina's review
5.0
Great Read Aloud for my middle school students. They loved the plot and were addicted to me reading so they could get to a "video".
kiia's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rfulleman's review
4.0
Again, similar to the prior book in the Skeleton Creek series, author Patrick Carman offers an interesting presentation style by incorporating YouTube videos to supplement/enhance the storytelling (posted by one of the story's characters, Sarah). The story is told through Ryan's diary writing. The suspense of 'will Ryan and Sarah get caught' continues to run through the storyline. The twist in the end is somewhat defused if the reader does not view the video though. Otherwise, the author did a good job telling this piece of the story. Definitely a good read for MG readers.