Midnight Comes for Charlie Bone by Jenny Nimmo copyright 2002
For those who enjoyed the magical/suspense adventures of Harry Potter, this might just be a series you can escape into to get those same feelings of excitement. I just finished reading this first book in the Charlie Bone series with my nine year old son. He loved it! We were recommended this book by my 11 year old son who is now working on the fourth book in the series. Now the fact that both of my older boys enjoy this book makes it awesome. The first is an avid reader and the second a reluctant one. The protagonist, Charlie Bone, is 10 or 11 (I can't remember which). He discovers he has a special power to the great delight of his father's family, and to his own consternation. The story revolves around the battle of good and evil, but intriguingly the battle lines are drawn within families, and the reader often questions whether a character is truly good or bad. First impression don't always let us know the truth, as Charlie has to discover. The themes of loyalty, friendship, doing what is right, sacrificing for others and bravery in the face of danger are all present. Overall, a delightful read. It is children's fiction, but I think reader's of all ages can enjoy this one. I look forward to reading Book Two!
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This book series is a favorite of my oldest daughter. She doesn't like classic 'girl books.' Instead she goes for the action/adventure ones that boys typically like. (No Caddie Woodlawn, Anne of Green Gables. Sigh.) You've gotta love it when your kids find a great book!
This sound like a great book for my 11 year old daughter--I may read it, too. Thanks for your review.
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