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gretab13's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
bearsleuth8's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
togdon's review
4.0
Entertaining read-aloud for the boys. It was a combo of Indiana Jones and Encyclopedia Brown. I can't think of a book that's made them squeal with laughter more than this one, and they're super excited for me to read the others in the series to them.
jill's review
3.0
The kind of middle grade novel that kids will love but that might drive adults a bit crazy. Puns that make you roll your eyes; scenes lifted directly from Star Wars, Indiana Jones, etc. But kids will love this romp through South America, encounters with bad guys at every turn, narrow escapes always to follow.
sask_girl's review
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
teodorapenoiu's review
2.0
2,5 ⭐
Well, this was boring as fuck. Maybe I could've forgiven the fact that this book bore me to death if the author had even tried to do a little research for this book, from what I've read, he made a lot of mistakes regarding the cultures he portrayed and the literal geography of South America. So, yeah... I'm definitely not continuing on with the series. But Guadalupe was cool tho. I liked her a lot.
Well, this was boring as fuck. Maybe I could've forgiven the fact that this book bore me to death if the author had even tried to do a little research for this book, from what I've read, he made a lot of mistakes regarding the cultures he portrayed and the literal geography of South America. So, yeah... I'm definitely not continuing on with the series. But Guadalupe was cool tho. I liked her a lot.
labraden's review
4.0
Addison Cooke and his sister Molly live with their aunt and uncle who are archeologists searching for a lost treasure of the Incas. When their aunt and uncle are kidnapped, Addison enlists the help of his two friends, Raj and Eddie to help them get to Columbia to track down the treasure and rescue his aunt and uncle. They encounter many problems along the way including a street thief named Guadalupe who eventually becomes the guide that leads them into danger and adventure as they search for the rest of their family.
Addison Cooke and the Treasure of the Incas is an Indiana Jones type of caper with codes, secret messages, booby traps, and car chases. Addison, his sister, and each of their friends have skills that aid them on their journey. The characters are well developed, especially Addison and Molly who obviously miss their parents and desperately wish to hang on to the family that they have left. We don't get much about the villain, Professor Ragar, but that doesn't detract much from this action filled book. Overall, Addison Cooke and the Treasure of the Incas is an exciting escapade filled with thrills and peril.
Addison Cooke and the Treasure of the Incas is an Indiana Jones type of caper with codes, secret messages, booby traps, and car chases. Addison, his sister, and each of their friends have skills that aid them on their journey. The characters are well developed, especially Addison and Molly who obviously miss their parents and desperately wish to hang on to the family that they have left. We don't get much about the villain, Professor Ragar, but that doesn't detract much from this action filled book. Overall, Addison Cooke and the Treasure of the Incas is an exciting escapade filled with thrills and peril.