Growing up in the late 1800s, all Carver Young has ever know is the New York City orphanage where he was left as a baby. Facing it's destruction, sneaGrowing up in the late 1800s, all Carver Young has ever know is the New York City orphanage where he was left as a baby. Facing it's destruction, sneaky Carver is adopted by a retired, crippled detective who seeks Carver's help in solving the most elusive murderer of all time- Jack the Ripper. Now in New York, Jack the Ripper is murdering again and taunting police with cryptic letters with hidden puzzles. Discovering friendship, family, and mystery along the way, Carver encounters a murder mystery that is not all it seems. While recommended for middle schoolers, the murder descriptions may be a difficult read for younger children. Plot twists, well-researched historical characters and nail-biting action will keep readers turning the pages until the very end!
That's my review for PLSA. On a side note, this was one of the best books I've read in a while, mostly because it was not dystopian, so a nice change of pace. I would definitely recommend this to older middle schoolers (7th-8th grade) or more advanced 6th graders who don't mind a little violence (it is far less descriptive than Hunger Games). While I think it would appeal to boys, there is also a strong female friend of Carver's who young ladies can identify with. 4.5 stars. ...more
I read about 5 chapters and just could not get into the narration. Although it was in first person, the narrator kept sawing "we"- for the 2 souls, ofI read about 5 chapters and just could not get into the narration. Although it was in first person, the narrator kept sawing "we"- for the 2 souls, of course- but it was really hard to adjust to....more
In this exciting follow-up to Aguirre's Enclave, Deuce and her fellow survivors are hard at work adapting to life above ground in the town of SalvatioIn this exciting follow-up to Aguirre's Enclave, Deuce and her fellow survivors are hard at work adapting to life above ground in the town of Salvation, while the threatening, evolving "Freaks" roam beyond it's walls. In addition to questioning her identity and place in the towns gender-stereotyped hierarchy, Deuce is also torn between love and friendship as the Freaks threaten her new home. Fast-paced and engaging, this one is recommended for those who liked The Hunger Games and Divergent series....more
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