drshakespeare's review
4.0
Fast, fun. Would actually love a story about the same people targeted at older readers.
mrjesse's review
4.0
This is the kind of book that doesn't take much brain power to understand, but it's still really fun to read. I saw it compared to the [b:The Mysterious Benedict Society|40605329|The Mysterious Benedict Society (The Mysterious Benedict Society, #1)|Trenton Lee Stewart|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1529611235l/40605329._SY75_.jpg|80497]; I guess it's kind of similar, but...not really. I would say the Mysterious Benedict Society is aimed at more of older readers, 5th graders, maybe, while this is for slightly younger kids. The Door in the Alley is quirky and fast-paced and a fun story. There are a few sequels, all of which I have read and I loved them all!
readingthroughtheages's review
4.0
What a fun read! Readers are going to love the action, suspense and mystery this series will bring. Can't wait to read more!
booksandpops4000's review
4.0
This was adorable. I loved both main characters and also the story. It was very cute but really taught a very good moral about life and not being "right" all the time. It was really funny and actually can't wait to read the sequel next year! very cute
I got this for free at comic con* my thoughts are my own!
I got this for free at comic con* my thoughts are my own!
bridget_books's review against another edition
3.0
This book was really enjoyable! It was a fun book to follow along with. The characters were well differentiated. However, I thought the plot took way too long to get started because I felt like we were almost halfway through when the story actually got started.
tarryncurrentlyreading's review
5.0
Fantastic. Absolutely fantastic. First of all, let me say, if you're a fan of A Series of Unfortunate Events, read this. Because, while wholly lighter in tone, this book encompasses a lot of what made asoue so great.
Endlessly humorous narration? Check. Kick ass kids? Check. Adventure? Check. Tantalizing mystery? Check.
I don't know, just read it. It's fun and fast paced and hilarious and interesting and I loooooved it. Plus. Pig in a teeny hat. How do you not love a book with a pig in a teeny hat? If you don't, then I worry for you.
Endlessly humorous narration? Check. Kick ass kids? Check. Adventure? Check. Tantalizing mystery? Check.
I don't know, just read it. It's fun and fast paced and hilarious and interesting and I loooooved it. Plus. Pig in a teeny hat. How do you not love a book with a pig in a teeny hat? If you don't, then I worry for you.
1morechapterplz's review
4.0
This is the kind of book that doesn't take much brain power to understand, but it's still really fun to read. I saw it compared to the [b:The Mysterious Benedict Society|40605329|The Mysterious Benedict Society (The Mysterious Benedict Society, #1)|Trenton Lee Stewart|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1529611235l/40605329._SY75_.jpg|80497]; I guess it's kind of similar, but...not really. I would say the Mysterious Benedict Society is aimed at more of older readers, 5th graders, maybe, while this is for slightly younger kids. The Door in the Alley is quirky and fast-paced and a fun story. There are a few sequels, all of which I have read and I loved them all!
wordnerd153's review
4.0
Tons of laugh out loud moments and lines, plus action and adventure make for an entertaining and quick read. Most of the book felt like a set up for the next one, which may turn off some readers.
shelbyl's review
4.0
Good audiobook, enjoyable for the whole family. Mystery, suspense, clever, funny, cliffhang...