Dragon of the Red Dawn (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))

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Merlin the Magician will not eat or sleep or speak to anyone in Camelot. What can be done? The enchantress Morgan knows who to ask
for help: young Jack and Annie of Frog Creek, Pennsylvania! The brother-and-sister team quickly head off in the magic tree house on another magical and historical adventure.

Their mission: discover one of the four secrets of happiness.

Their journey: to a land of fierce samurai and great beauty, the capital city of Edo (now the city of Tokyo), in ancient Japan in the 1600s.

Their tools: a research book to guide them and a magic wand with three special rules.

In Dragon of the Red Dawn, Mary Pope Osborne transports readers back to the splendor, rich culture, and magic of traditional Japan.

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Dragon Of The Red Dawn.......2007-10-09

I liked this book because it s'
like I'm in the book.Also
it captures my attention.This book is about Jack and Annie going to
Japan and to doing something.

Magic Tree House 37 Merlin Misson Dragon of the Red Dawn.......2007-10-09

I like this book because it has great words and the author it good at writing. This book was about them go to Tokyo . I give this book 5 stars.

great book!.......2007-09-01

This book I loved when I was reading the pages, and how it gives you a little passport in the back of the book like it was actually a real passport. The books description of the garden when they first get out of the tree house in Japan just gives me a picture of what it looks like in real life. This book had a bit of humor and that adds coolness to the book. Buy this book!!!!!!!! I'm 11.

Mary Pope Osborne: Never A Disappointment........2007-07-23

Osborne forever captures history, folklore and imagination into the minds of many young and old alike. Her books are ever a delight to read to my son (even though he's able to read by himself) and more, a delight to hear when they come out on audiocassette!

I recommend this book.......2007-06-10

I liked it because Jack and Annie travel to Japan which is a really cool place and I think more people should read this book. It is better than any other book because it is the newest of the series.

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Kids love to tell the story
It is What You Make of It
Interesting journey
Red book review
Great Red Book!!!

The Red Book (Caldecott Honor Book)
Barbara Lehman
Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0618428585

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This book is about a book. A magical red book without any words. When you turn the pages you'll experience a new kind of adventure through the power of story. In illustrations of rare detail and surprise, The Red Book crosses oceans and continents to deliver one girl into a new world of possibility, where a friend she's never met is waiting. And as with the best of books, at the conclusion of the story, the journey is not over.

Customer Reviews:

Kids love to tell the story.......2007-06-13

This book is for younger kids than David Weisner's so although it's not as beautiful as Weisner's picture books, my kids (5 & 4) can understand the story better. I have them tell me what's going on as we look at the pictures, and this has become one of their favorites.

It is What You Make of It.......2007-06-11

When I presented this little red book to five-year-old twins, I honestly wasn't sure what their reaction would be. I was pleased to discover they were as immediately enthralled with it as I was. They took it to the couch, looked through the pictures for a few minutes, and be to tell each other stories about the book. Even better, this book as inspired them to make their own wordless books, which they delight in sharing with anyone who shows an interest.

Interesting journey.......2007-04-18

I really like using this picture book with my older readers. They are always suprised and full of questions as they "read" it. Wordless picture books aren't always just for the younger readers. This is a book that kids may return to time and time again. It's a little episode of "The Twilight Zone" between the pages!

Red book review.......2007-01-18

My son enjoyed the book very much, and thought it was very clever.

Great Red Book!!!.......2006-11-22

As a student-teacher I choose this book to write a lesson. There is so much you can teach with this. Comprehension, drama, writing, vocabulary yes, and of course, lets children use their imagination.

Charlie Bone and The Beast (Children Of The Red King, Book 6)

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great excitement
Charlie Bone books
charlie bones
Charlie Bone and the Beast
When Charlie Bone Gets Older, He Aspires To Be Harry Potter

Charlie Bone and The Beast (Children Of The Red King, Book 6)
Jenny Nimmo
Manufacturer: Orchard Books
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 043984665X

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Life should be perfect for Charlie now that his parents have been reunited. But mystery and adventure always find him. This time Asa, a fellow classmate who changes into a beast at dusk, and Charlie's sometime-enemy, is missing. His parents seek out Charlie for help. Manfred is holding Asa captive in a forest cave and now Charlie needs the help of the Flames to rescue his classmate.

Manfred has also taken the new endowed student, Dagobert Endless, under his wing and Charlie is highly suspicious of the pair. Can the Flames and Charlie rescue Asa without being caught by Manfred and Dagobert?

Customer Reviews:

great excitement.......2007-09-17

I really enjoyed this latest book by jenny nimmo (although I always wonder if her last name is owwin spelled backwards). All of our villains make great showings in this book.Two new villains are introduced, Dagbert Endless whose talent is to drown people and Aunt Venetia's new stepson who has the ability to move stone. They and the rest of the bloor's crew are out to prevent charlie from saving Asa who angered the bloors by changing sides in the last book. Now that the red king's tree and charlie's dad have awakened all craziness is breaking loose. Dagbert is especially interesting as he is developing new powers throughout the book and we see he needs gold sea figurines to control himself, although we don't know why. The book feels as if it is the beginning of a new series of adventures so don't expect all of the new questions to be answered
An altogether delightful book.

Charlie Bone books.......2007-08-29

I have purchased all of the Charlie Bone books for my grandson (age 9). He loves them all and has reread them all at least once.

charlie bones .......2007-08-18

jenny nimmo brings a world of fasination, mystery and a need for another book with charlie bones and the friends of special talents.
each book brings a great adventure for all her readers.

Charlie Bone and the Beast.......2007-08-08

I thought this was Jenny Nimmo's best book yet, and I've read them all. It was well-written, with a good, exciting plot and storyline. The characters were well developed and I liked them. I thought it was a satisfying continuation of the series' story.

When Charlie Bone Gets Older, He Aspires To Be Harry Potter.......2007-08-04

Call me a sheep. I'm as big a fan as the next kid of Harry Potter on the edge of my seat awaiting each new installment (and now there's no more edge of my seat moments with Harry Potter). So while I'm waiting, it was good to find Jenny Nimmo's Charlie Bone.

Another boy going to another school not solely comprised of wizards, but with enough of them to make it seem so. While the series may seem clone-like, I still think it's fantastic for the slightly younger wizard in your household. They're much easier to read with simpler story lines, but still have enough pull to keep the youngster enthralled.

This is the first book in the series which also includes Charlie Bone and the Time Twister, Charlie Bone and the Castle of Mirrors, and Charlie Bone and the Invisible Boy.

Midnight for Charlie Bone (The Children of the Red King, Book 1)

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Bookmom's Review - Midnight for Charlie Bone
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An ok read with several flaws
Good read...if not a little confusing.
An excellent start to an intriguing new series

Midnight for Charlie Bone (The Children of the Red King, Book 1)
Jenny Nimmo
Manufacturer: Orchard
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ASIN: 0439474299

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The fabulous powers of the Red King were passed down through his descendants, after turning up quite unexpectedly, in someone who had no idea where they came from. This is what happened to Charlie Bone, and to some of the children he met behind the grim, gray walls of Bloor's Academy. Charlie Bone has discovered an unusual gift-he can hear people in photographs talking! His scheming aunts decide to send him to Bloor Academy, a school for genius's where he uses his gifts to discover the truth despite all the dangers that lie ahead.

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Bookmom's Review - Midnight for Charlie Bone.......2007-10-05

[Fun: 4/5] [Learning: 3/5] [Suitable: 5/5]

I was pleasantly surprised by what I thought to be a Harry Potter knock-off. Though the Charlie Bone books certainly do tend to follow in the footsteps of the world-famous predecessor, Nimmo gives her own take on the "magic school" story. In Charlie Bone, students have specific magical talents, rather than everyone having the whole range; for example, Charlie's talent is to hear voices from pictures. As Charlie is shipped off to a magical academy he has no desire to attend, he discovers secrets and works to unravel a mystery. Though a work that definitely plays off of Harry Potter fame, Nimmo actually creates a book that is fun to read and, in some respects, cleaner and less dark than the Harry Potter series.

Audience:
* Middle Readers (Grades 4-7)

Positive Themes:
* Loyalty to family and friends
* Using ingenuity to do what's right

Objectionable Content:
* Use of magic
* Some dark and possibly frightening characters

My Recommendations:
* Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling, Matilda by Roald Dahl

Bookmom - Get involved in your child's reading!

Charlie Bone Audio Tapes.......2007-09-23

My kids enjoyed these tapes. They also came right away which was an added bonus.

An ok read with several flaws .......2007-08-13

As has already been mentioned in previous reviews, the similarities to the Harry Potter series are obvious, but Nimmo does not quite deliver.
The plot seems hard to follow in places and characters are at times introduced rather suddenly, deus ex machina fashion.
Still, I suspect children will be happy to read this - it is not a bad book by all means.
One thing made me quite unhappy, however and it is the reason why I gave the book only 2 stars: There is a marked absence of important, positive female characters.

Male characters:
hero - male
hero's best friend - male
first new friend at school (Fidelio) - male
group of children who save Charlie in the end (3) - male
boy who turns bad (Billy) - male
villain - male
villain's helper 1 - male
headmaster - male
helpful uncle - male
other children mentioned - mostly male
mysterious helpful stranger - male
three cats - presumably male
teachers - predominantly male

female characters:
second friend at school (Olivia) - female
girl who has to be woken (Emma Tolly) - female
her aunt (shopkeeper) - female
three evil aunts - female
evil grandma - female
mother - female
villain's helper 2 (Zelda) - female

Apart from Emma Tolly, who does not play much of a role until the end and Olivia, who plays a larger role then some of the children, but not as big as most of the boys, there are positive female characters in the book. There are a few positive adults (mother, grandmother, shopkeeper), but again these are outweighed by the males and balanced by a rather large amount of unpleasant female characters. In the final battle there are no girls involved.

All in all this is a book for boys, it seems - instead of a book for all children. Since it is a not unpleasing book it is to be hoped that the author will introduce more positive female characters in the future.

Another small caveat: The plot with Charlie's father is rather too obvious, even for kids. On the other hand, things get mentioned (such as Billy's past), but not followed up on. The author should take a leaf out of Rowling's book and use better foreshadowing techniques. Nimmo's are either too obvious or plain confusing.

Good read...if not a little confusing........2007-07-10

For readers of Harry Potter you will enjoy Charlie Bone. Admittedly he does not have the same likeably qualities we have known Harry Potter for, but him and his family have the quirky quality that is somewhat lacking in other books.

In the book, Charlie Bone's grandmother and her sisters are insisting that he attend a boarding school on the other side of town because of his gift of hearing pictures talk. The school he attends is dark and foreboding, also holding a mystery that does not become clear to the reader in this single volume.

For older readers Charlie Bone will disapoint, but younger readers will delight in the new magic and mystery Charlie Bone offers them.

All and all, it was a fast read that kept me up at night...but only for one night. The reading is easy and though good, very geared towards children. I have a feeling character development will come along more in the next few volumes and some of the mystery that came along with this book will become clear in the next of the series.

An excellent start to an intriguing new series.......2007-06-22

While ten-year-old Charlie Bone has always had plenty of food to eat, a roof over his head, and clothes on his back, his life has not necessarily been easy. His father died when he was a mere two-years-old, and, seeing that there was not enough money to pay the bills, his beloved mother and her mother, Grandmother Jones - Maisie - were forced to take a handout from the peculiar relatives of his father, in the form of the wickedly vicious Grandma Bone - aka Grizelda - and her equally putrid relatives known as the Yewbeam aunts. Charlie has never understood why Grandma Bone took his family off the street, seeing how much she seem to despise the Jones family; but he manages to put the unpleasantness out of his mind, and concentrate on having a good time with his across-the-road friend Benjamin Brown, and his rambunctious dog, Runner Bean. Everything is going fine, aside from some family fights and demands, until the day Charlie realizes that he can hear the thoughts, as well as bits and pieces of their conversations, of people in photographs. Charlie is baffled by this new revelation, and can't seem to put his finger on how the "superpower" managed to develop seemingly overnight. Convinced that Grandma Bone, along with the Yewbeam aunts, will try to use him for their own pawn, Charlie does his best to conceal his slightfly offbeat...talent. However, Grandma Bone, while old and creaky, has extremely heightened senses. And before he can deny it, both she and the Yewbeam aunts have learned of Charlie's powers, and enrolled him in Bloor's Academy, a place for gifted children. Charlie couldn't be more angry about his new enrollment. Not only will he be unable to accompany Benjamin to school each day, but he'll also be forced to learn quite a bit about music in quite a short time, having been enrolled in the music portion of the program. After Charlie meets Fidelio Gunn, a fellow Bloor's student of his age who happens to be a whiz with musical instruments, he begins to feel much more comfortable regarding his looming situation. That comfort manages to evade him, however, once he steps foot on Bloor's Academy soil. For one, the food is atrocious, and Charlie finds himself falling asleep hungry each and every night; and two, Charlie discovers that he won't be taking the bus home from school each day. Instead, he's forced to remain at Bloor's until Friday afternoon each and every week, and return to the place of drudgery in time for classes Monday morning. And, to make matters worse, Charlie has managed to make it onto school prefect - and Bloor's Academy heir - Manfred Bloor's bad side, and must spend every waking hour at Bloor's avoiding Manfred's gaze, otherwise he may find himself hypnotized. But not everything at Bloor's is bad news. Aside from Fidelio, Charlie has also made nice with an eleven-year-old drama student, Olivia Vertigo, and an albino boy called Billy Raven. But, the longer Charlie finds himself residing at Bloor's, the more he realizes that he's not the only extraordinarily gifted at Bloor's. In fact, many of his classmates have interesting talents of their own, and one, in particular is harboring a mysterious past that Charlie feels he must get to the bottom of. Now, with the help of his newfound friends, he begins snooping about to uncover the truth. But when secrets begin to surface, Charlie must figure out who the traitor is, and save himself from an untimely expulsion from Bloor's. Otherwise, he may never make it back to his true home, or his family, again.

In the same fashion as J.K. Rowling's HARRY POTTER, Jenny Nimmo has woven a compelling story that places Charlie Bone on the defense in almost every single situation he encounters. Like Harry, Charlie is constantly the victim, and must forge ahead, attempting to stay on everyone's good side, and survive the daily trials and tribulations of everyday life, simply to keep his head above water. Luckily, Nimmo, manages to assist him in doing just that. Charlie Bone is certainly one of the most enjoyable characters in today's children's fiction. His wacky family, and the kindness he extends to just about anyone he meets make him quite appealing; and, as I mentioned before, the fact that he is constantly a victim to the evil-doings of those surrounding him, make him quite simple to sympathize with. While not everyone at Bloor's Academy has "super" powers, there are a few who harbor interesting gifts - hypnosis, mental telepathy, strange feelings. These gifts are quite unique, and make for an interesting addition to the tale. However, it is also Charlie's friends that add a delightful dimension to the story, as well. Olivia Vertigo is a character you can't help but love. Olivia manages to steal every scene she appears in. Her penchant for impractical, towering high-heeled shoes is humorous; while her dramatic nature involving dying her hair all sorts of wacky colors and shades, and managing to get into odd sorts of mishaps makes her a memorable, lovable character. And, of course, provides quite a bit of dramatics to the mix. Fidelio Gunn, on the other hand, is also quite enjoyable. His large, boisterous family is irresistible; and the fact that his father loves to sing just about anything - including sentences and announcements - makes for quite a good time. I think that Nimmo's inclusion of the orphan, Billy Raven, was an interesting choice, and quite well-thought out. In today's society, it seems that not many people understand how albino's are viewed, and how society treats them. Nimmo, however, took this condition, and made it a large part of Billy's character; illustrating the trials and tribulations he must face on a daily basis simply because of the way he looks. This bit of information truly makes the reader sympathize with Billy's character, and provides a slight explanation regarding his apprehension in various situations. I can't forget Manfred Bloor, either, whose midnight black eyes, and rough and tumble personality frighten even the reader. With MIDNIGHT FOR CHARLIE BONE, Jenny Nimmo has penned a tale that is impossible to put down. An excellent start to an intriguing new series.

Erika Sorocco
Freelance Reviewer

Charlie Bone and the Time Twister (The Children of the Red King, Book 2)

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A Great 2nd book in this series
Very good
Fun For All
Teacher's Grade: B+
Twisting book that can probbably hurt the mind

Charlie Bone and the Time Twister (The Children of the Red King, Book 2)
Jenny Nimmo
Manufacturer: Orchard
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Binding: Hardcover

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Charlie Bone and the Time Twister (The Children of the Red King, Book 2)

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A Great 2nd book in this series.......2007-05-25

For you Harry Potter Charlie Bones is a wonderful substituion. Charlie Bone and the Time Twister is a great book. Charlie Bone finds out more about his endowment and more about his evil aunts. He meets a boy from the past and goes on another journey to save someone he doesn't even know. This book is better then the first, with new characters and new endowments.

Very good.......2007-01-24

I like magic and fantastic stories very much and this one is very good...everything you can imagine of a book and with an excellent message about family values and how to confront common family problems.

Great for kids under 13... :)

Fun For All.......2006-12-02

It's the year 1916 and Henry and James Yewbeam have been sent to live at Bloor's Academy with their Uncle Gideon Bloor because their sister Daphne has Diphtheria. One day Henry is alone playing marbles when his cousin Zeke rolls a marble known as the "Time Twister" towards him. Henry can't resist the beautiful marble, but when he grabs it, he is propelled almost ninety years into the future. Fortunately, he meets his cousin Charlie Bone who hides him so the Bloor's can't find him. It's not easy, many of the students at Bloor Academy are "endowed" with special powers and some use their powers in malevolent ways. Plus, Charlie's Yewbeam aunts would like to get a hold of Henry. It will take all the efforts of Charlie, his friends, and his Uncle Paton to keep Henry safe.

"Charlie Bone and the Time Twister", the second book in Jenny Nimmo's the Children of the Red King series, is a charming if somewhat derivative book. In the front of book, there is a list of the endowed children at Bloor's Academy and their special powers, which is a useful reference. However, Nimmo can be a bit inconsistent with the powers. For example, Gabriel Silk can feel other people's emotions by touching their clothes, which literally causes him pain at times, yet at other times he casually handles people's clothes with no problem at all. Otherwise, the supernatural elements are nicely done; I especially love the "flames", three seemingly ageless cats, who have a knack of being there when needed. While Nimmo has a good story going on in this series, her writing could be tightened up as she spends too much time telling her readers what is going on instead of letting the action show them. Also, too many times she uses the word famous needlessly, why exactly would gerbils be famous? Henry disappears from the book for long stretches of time; it would have been nice to see more of his side of things. Nimmo does have a nice sense of humor in the book and I loved the word play: Tancred Torsson, who has the ability to create storms, lives in Thunder House on Hail Road.

"Charlie Bone and the Time Twister" is good fun for young and old alike, but children may enjoy it more as adults might like a deeper read.

Teacher's Grade: B+.......2006-11-20

The Charlie Bone series is an entertaining one, and all the kids I know who read it want to keep reading more. That's my goal as a teacher, so I try not to quibble with the gigantic plot holes that exist in the world Nimmo has created. Nor do I care that the main character seems to have no personality. He merely serves as a plot anchor.

I confess that I enjoyed this book, and am happy that so many of the 3-5th grade kids I teach and know enjoy it too.

Twisting book that can probbably hurt the mind.......2006-10-18

This book was very interesting, however it had too many things going on at once. It was hard for me to follow. It had a lot of action, but it was confusing and hard to follow. I like the red king series, but this was the worst of the five. Plus, it was a total Harry Potter wannabe. If you liked this book, the GREAT! Go pick up a harry potter book instead. You'll like it 10x as much. Trust me.

Charlie Bone And The Hidden King (Children of the Red King Book 5)

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An Interesting Twist
A Little Disipointed
Okay Book
AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Charlie Bone is a big hit with my son.

Charlie Bone And The Hidden King (Children of the Red King Book 5)
Jenny Nimmo
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ASIN: 0439545307

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When Charlie turns twelve on New Year's Eve, the Flame Cats give him a grave warning: Something ancient has awoken, and Charlie must be watchful. Soon Charlie learns that the shadow from the Red King's portrait has been released, and that it will do anything to keep Charlie from finding his father. Meanwhile, pets are mysteriously vanishing from the city, and Olivia is in danger of revealing her newfound powers.

Customer Reviews:

An Interesting Twist.......2007-05-10

In the fifth installment of the Children of the Red King series, Charlie Bone is approaching the end of his task: finding his father. However, many shocks await him and readers, including the surprising identity of Miss Chrystal, the return of the Red King painting's shadow, and Joshua Tilpin's origins, to name a few. An excellent read, especially for those who would like their eyebrows raised about a hundred times (every time they read a new surprise). Although this book is somewhat inferior to some of the others in plot( i.e. Midnight for Charlie Bone), it more than makes up for this in the way Jenny Nimmo packs action into its ink.

A Little Disipointed.......2007-05-03

I am a big Harry Potter fan, and although there are many differences between the series I loved the idea of magic. The book contains an interesting plot as do all of the Charlie Bone books (this one being the last in the series I'm figuring from how the book ends). The reading was excellent at the beginning, bringing the reader back into the life of Charlie and his evil aunts. All the animals begin to go missing and a girl in a yellow rain coat appears and tells him that something has been released. The animals have a better sense to this then human and so they ran away to the little girl's cottage. Charlie and his friends soon discover who this thing is, and that he is up to no good. However the wizard was so however that Charlie couldn't do it alone, he needs to find where the red king is. At that ladies and gentlemen is where the story goes down hill. The story is rushed, to the families without anymore twists or turns. I was happy that the story ends happily but not that it took the author a chapter to rap up a story that took 4 books to get into.

I would recommend this book to anyone who has read the other Charlie Bone books because I agree that if you have read a story this long why not read the final book no matter how rushed in complication it is. However I would advise you go to the library and read it, it's not worth wasting your money on buy it. (This coming from a 17 year olds point of view, if you or the child is younger you must disagree, maybe a speedy ending is what you like). However if you do want to read this book again, read it before you buy it!

Okay Book.......2007-02-21

In the fifth book in Jennie Nimmo's Children of the Red King series, odd things are happening in Charlie Bone's neighborhood. First there is an odd snowstorm and then all the animals disappear. Benjamin Brown, recently returned from Hong Kong, misses his dog Runner Bean and wants Charlie to help get the dog back. Charlie agrees, although he's upset that Benjamin's parents are working at Bloor Academy as spies. Charlie also has other problems. His grandmother Maisie has been frozen and he and his Uncle Paton are unable to break the spell. The Flames also warn Charlie that his mother is in danger, but it's impossible for him to watch over her while he's at school. Sure enough, Amy Bone meets the mysterious Hart Noble and begins to change. Charlie begins looking harder than ever for his missing father before his mother forgets him entirely. Charlie is going to need the help of all his friends, including new friend Naren Bloor, to make things right again.

"Charlie Bone and the Hidden King" was an okay book in an okay series. There are some nice fantasy elements such as Charlie's wand still helping him even though it's a moth and Naren's ability to do "shadow writing". The disappearance and reappearance of the animals is well done. Also interesting is how Charlie's power is growing and Manfred's development of a new power. Unfortunately, Nimmo doesn't use her own imagination enough and many elements in the book come across as Harry Potter rip-offs: there are other schools with endowed children (a dinner scene with head teachers from those schools is straight out of "The Goblet of Fire"); a map; the fact that Charlie has a wand; and there is a magic mirror. The book is awkwardly written and shifts from different the viewpoints of different characters instead of just Charlie's viewpoint. Nimmo often explains things in writing instead of showing readers through the actions of the characters. Many of the characters aren't well developed and when a teacher's secret is revealed it doesn't make the impact that it should since the teacher doesn't register as a character before that. The plot line of Benjamin's parents being spies comes to an abrupt and not very plausible end. While there is a major and quite well done twist at the end involving one of the children, the whole ending of the book feels rushed. Since this was supposed to be the last book in the series (there's another on the way), Nimmo wraps up most of the plot lines, but the plot line involving his father should have been much more developed and I found the end to that particular plot line rather flat.

Children will like "Charlie Bone and the Hidden King" and the entire Children of the Red King Series, but adults will want deeper reading.

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2007-02-18

At the begining of the book, I've always thought Tancred Torsson would've brought snow in his past, but I guess I was wrong. It was weird that everyone thought it was snowing too much, but when Tancred stopped bringing snow, all of his man-made snow had dissapered! There was a scary part that happened to Masie, though.
...

There was a few scary parts in the book, but I think this the best book i've ever read! There are a few new people in Bloor's, their names are: Idith & Inez Branko, and Joshua Tilpin.

I bet you'll like this book inside-out!

Charlie Bone is a big hit with my son........2007-02-18

I have had my doubts about raising a kid that reads but he carried "The Hidden King" with him everywhere he went until it was finished. (My son is 14). I plan to read the whole series, too. Reading the books my son reads gives us topics for discussion and that's a great thing to have with a teenager!

Rainbow Magic #1: Ruby The Red Fairy: Ruby The Red Fairy (Rainbow Magic)

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Rainbow Magic; be prepared to buy the set
Riveting! The Whole Family Liked This One - a review of "Ruby The Red Fairy "
Great for Younger Kids Who Are Advanced Readers!
Ruby The Red Fairy
Don't buy this one for your home collection

Rainbow Magic #1: Ruby The Red Fairy: Ruby The Red Fairy (Rainbow Magic)
Daisy Meadows
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When Rachel and Kirsty arrive at Rainspell Island for vacation, they have no idea what kind of magical adventure awaits! The seven Rainbow Fairies have been banished from Fairyland by the wicked Jack Frost. If they don't return soon, Fairyland is doomed to be colorless and gray. In the pot at the end of the rainbow, Rachel and Kirsty come across Ruby the Red Fairy. Can they keep her safe and find the rest of her Rainbow sisters . . . before it's too late?

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Rainbow Magic; be prepared to buy the set.......2007-07-15

The premise of the Rainbow Magic is that two vacationing girls meet and rescue seven fairies who have been banished to Rainspell Island by the evil Jack Frost. Pretty simple and straightforward stuff. The girls' characters are somewhat boring and bland. Although I've read over 20 of these books I still have a hard time keeping track which girl is which; that says a lot about how little we are told about the girls' personalities, etc. Each of the books is a mini-story; you will have to read all seven in the series in order to find out if Fairyland is saved by the return of the Rainbow Fairies. Then, there are several other sets of fairy books out there by the same author (Weather Fairies, Jewel Fairies, Fun Day Fairies, Party Fairies, Petal Fairies, Pet Keeper Fairies) so there is really no end to what that naughty Jack Frost will do and the girls keep helping out the fairies to save the day. Gets.sort.of.old.for.grownups.after.awhile. Many of the other series are not even for sale in the US yet; it seems as though Scholastic is picking them up and releasing them slowly. If your girls get really into the RM books then you'll be searching the ebay listings looking for the series that are only available overseas. A note, the UK/Austrailian versions are slightly different. For instance, the girls get in the "queue" at the carnival, instead of the "line". Or they come home for "tea" instead of a "snack". And of course in the UK there are just words that are spelled a little different. Just so you all know if you're chasing down the non-US series.

But moreover, the RM books are light, driveley books. None of them are really great literature or will show kids great writing. BUT, my daughters just love them and they motivate my reluctant reader to WANT to read. They will be among the first chapter books appropriate for little girls, 1st or 2nd grade unless you've got an early reader. There's nothing you'll find offensive or distasteful (like, say, Junie B. Jones). They will not learn as much as reading something like the Magic Treehouse series. They are cute little books and fun for girls to collect.

Riveting! The Whole Family Liked This One - a review of "Ruby The Red Fairy ".......2007-06-05

We have been reading the Rainbow Fairy books at bed time for about two weeks and the whole family has really enjoyed them. We all gather round and dad does the honors and it takes about 35 minutes to read a book - though you can certainly divide the book up over more than one night as circumstances call for.

The adventure begins when Kirsty and Rachel meet on Rainspell Island. At first it looks like it will be an ordinary vacation for the girls. That is, until they run across a fairy in trouble. In this case little Ruby who, along with her sisters, has been captured and imprisoned by the mischievous Jack Frost.

Now I have to tell you that our two heroines are rather bland personalities and there is little to distinguish them from each other. Similarly the fairies are pretty much the same, differentiated mostly by their looks and smells - when a fairy does magic, the air smells of some color-related flower or fruit. Nevertheless, despite these drawbacks, the series is riveting and enjoyable because of the vivid descriptions and non-stop action. No doubt it is the later which keeps my 5 y.o. son so enthralled. See sample text below to get an idea of what I'm talking about:

The fairy flew over Rachel's and Kirsty's
heads. Her short, silky dress was the
color of ripe strawberries. Red crystal
earrings glowed in her ears. Her golden
hair was braided with tiny red roses,
and her little feet wore crimson slippers.

She waved her scarlet wand, and the
shower of sparkling red fairy dust floated
softly down to the ground. Where
it landed, all sorts of red flowers
appeared with a pop!

Four Stars. [B+]. Great Read-aloud. Each book is a self contained story, but a part of a series. Some cute line drawings help youngsters picture what is going on. Both my son and daughter, 5 and 7 respectively, enjoyed this book which took about 35 minutes to read aloud.

The 'official' reading level could not be located by this mom. In general though, the vocabulary and amount of text would be too advanced for most first or second graders. Plus the font is smaller than most text offered to this age group.

Great for Younger Kids Who Are Advanced Readers!.......2007-03-16

My daughter has been reading since she was 3, and now that she just turned five, I was interested in finding chapter books for her to read. I've had a lot of problems finding age-appropriate books for her, because she can read far beyond preschool reading level. A lot of the book series I've looked at have themes for older kids, because the reading level is for older kids. She could read the words but I feel that she is still too young to relate. This series of Rainbow Fairies books is PERFECT for her! She loves them, and after we read the first two chapters together, she stayed up in her room and read the next two chapters to herself. The language is so descriptive and really gets her imagination going, but there are still a few pictures for reference. I HIGHLY recommend this book series to anyone who has a young child that loves to read and may be reading beyond their grade level.

Ruby The Red Fairy.......2007-03-06

Ruby The Red Fairy
Ruby The Red Fairy is one of my favorite books. The auther Daisy Medows does a graet job at saying how the person feels or what the person
does.
I think that anyone who likes adventures you would like this book a lot.
The main characters are Rachel and Kisty. They find a fairy and they dont know where the other fairys are. So they go on a serch for the rest of the fairys.
This book is kind of like Magic Tree House because they are both adventurous.

Don't buy this one for your home collection.......2007-02-09

Borrow this one from the library and read it to your children only if you must. I'd bet that Daisy Meadows is not the authors real name, I know I wouldn't use my real name for this series of books if I were the author. For youngsters who read on their own don't stop them. But if you are reading aloud to your children choose something with a story and characters this really has neither. Try the Magic Tree House Series instead there are many to choose from and they are clever little books that the grown-ups will enjoy as well.

Flora Segunda: Being the Magickal Mishaps of a Girl of Spirit, Her Glass-Gazing Sidekick, Two Ominous Butlers (One Blue), a House with Eleven Thousand Rooms, and a Red Dog

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Flora Segunda: Being the Magickal Mishaps of a Girl of Spirit, Her Glass-Gazing Sidekick, Two Ominous Butlers (One Blue), a House with Eleven Thousand Rooms, and a Red Dog
Ysabeau S. Wilce
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Flora knows better than to take shortcuts in her family home, Crackpot Hall--the house has eleven thousand rooms, and ever since her mother banished the magickal butler, those rooms move around at random. But Flora is late for school, so she takes the unpredictable elevator anyway. Huge mistake. Lost in her own house, she stumbles upon the long-banished butler--and into a mind-blowing muddle of intrigue and betrayal that changes her world forever.

Full of wildly clever plot twists, this extraordinary first novel establishes Ysabeau Wilce as a compelling new voice in teen fantasy.

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once of the best of 2007 so far!.......2007-08-18

Well, after that title, there isn't much more to say except that Flora is a
wonderfully loveable girl and I think you'll enjoy getting to know her!
Oh, all right, I do have more to say:) Flora's father is mad, her mother is a general and the best line in a book I've ever read is in chapter 2. This is a strange and beautifully unique tale. This might be a hard sell for some of the teens I know, but it won't stop me from recommending it to everyone.

Is the world ready for Wilce?.......2007-07-14

Here's a fact: Ysabeau S. Wilce is profoundly original. If you read all the customer reviews here, you'll get the sense that this is not your formula fantasy. But let's make that point more clearly--you will never read another story like this one (unless, possibly, it's her next one, which we all eagerly anticipate).

This is the opportunity to get in on the ground floor of what could, and certainly should, be the next story franchise that graduates from cult status to mainstream blockbuster. Wilce doesn't sugar coat the risks of adolescence: she dips them in ice cream, lights them on fire, and serves the reader a flaming torch of strange wonder.

Laughter and thrilling excitement are delightful companions all through this romp. The subtitle gives a sense of the former, but don't underestimate Wilce's storytelling: great characters in real trouble make for great reading, and Flora is a heroine who speaks equally to the reality as well as the ambitions of young people.

Oh yes, and while this is not specifically a unique observation, I'd also like to note that it is always refreshing to find a fantasy that does not take place in something that could pass for Northern Europe.

Waiting for Number 2.......2007-07-11

I'm not sure yet how I feel about this book. I like it but then again I don't. What I like about it is the originality of the story. The world and its characters are fully developed and very interesting, especially Flora. What I really like about Flora is that she is not your average cookie-cutter, in-your-face, outspoken heroine who saves herself by swinging a sword. Flora on the other hand has self-confidence issues, often doubts her own abilities and has the same faults as any other regular teenager, which make her character more genuine. What I don't like about this novel is that the story itself seems to move rather unsteadily. It slows down then speeds up then slows down again. I also had a little trouble understanding some of the magic or "Current" lingo. A short glossary could have helped that. There are also a lot of cliffhangers that hopefully will turn up in the next book. All in all this book was good but not great, hopefully the second will be better.

Original, spirited, and funny.......2007-06-04

Ysabeau Wilce has created a truly original imaginary world refreshingly free of the cliches of the fantasy genre. What's more, she's provided the perfect tour guide to this world: Flora Fyrdraaca, an irreverent, eager, believably adolescent narrator scheming to escape the expectations of her family and become a Ranger--a magic-using secret agent--instead of following family tradition into the army, madness, and doom. Assigned to write a speech in praise of her noble House, Flora narrowly rejects openings like "Crackpot Hall has 11,000 rooms but only one potty." Indeed, the ancestral pile has seen better days, partly for reasons bound up in the power plays of Flora's illustrious mother, a famous general who tolerates no insubordination and has disabled the magical Butler that should keep the house in order. Motivated partly by sympathy and partly by the desire to have someone else muck out the stable, Flora sets herself a quest to restore the Butler to his rightful place, but she soon discovers that the price of a little help with the housework can be, almost literally, her soul. Flora's quirky comic voice always keeps the danger of her predicament and the dysfunctionality of her family from weighing down the story, which bounces lightly along to its conclusion--or rather, temporary conclusion, because this is the first volume of a trilogy. I'm no Young Adult, and this is a Young Adult book, but I can hardly wait for Volume 2.

Cliché Free, Fresh Fantasy.......2007-06-03

I purchased this book for my daughter after reading Charles de Lint's favorable review in Fantasy & Science Fiction Magazine (he's rarely steered me wrong) and after growing impatient waiting for her to begin it, I picked it up to skim the first few pages for myself. There was no skimming; I was immediately absorbed and read the book in one sitting. There was no tired "hero's journey" cliché where the orphan, unaware of his great heritage, begins on a lowly farm. There were innovative and captivating devices, smooth wordsmithing, and the kind of intelligent, brave female protagonist I like my daughter to spend time with. Be sure to check out the author's website and blog.

Charlie Bone and The Castle Of Mirrors (Children of the Red King Book 4)

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A Very Satisfying Book!
The Balance Must Be Kept!
awsome book
Enjoyable But Flawed
A great read

Charlie Bone and The Castle Of Mirrors (Children of the Red King Book 4)
Jenny Nimmo
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ASIN: 0439545285

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Back in Bloor's Academy, Charlie's power takes on a new dimension. He meets a new gallery of characters, including Mr. Pilgrim's replacement, Tantalus Ebony, and the mysterious new student Joshua Tilpin, who appears to be magnetic. But not all is well. Billy has been adopted by the O'Gres, a child-hating couple, who carry with them a gray bag of oaths wherever they go, seducing Billy to sign an oath of obedience, before locking him up behind a force field in an odd place called The Passing House.

Customer Reviews:

A Very Satisfying Book!.......2007-06-24

This book was very good and I enjoyed it quite a bit! Charlie Bone is a likeable character with many great friends who help him in his quests to set things right. This book was very exciting and I would recommend it to readers ages nine and older.

The Balance Must Be Kept!.......2007-05-11

Charlie Bone, whose life has NEVER been easy, gets slammed with a whole new problem in CASTLE OF MIRRORS. Old Ezekial Bloor and Charlie's aunts, the Yewbeam sisters, have managed to resurrect a ghostly horse creature that they believe has the heart of an old, fierce warrior named Borlath. They indend to use the creature against Charlie and his other endowed friends at Bloor's Academy. However, something has gone drastically wrong.

Just as with the previous Charlie Bone books, author Jenny Nimmo keeps a lot of balls in the air. A lot of possibilities and threats dangle in front of the reader as they cruise through this tale. It seems as though disaster and defeat lurk around every corner.

Charlie is still looking for his father Lyle, whom everyone believe is dead but Charlie is certain is still alive. Poor Billy Raven still hasn't been adopted, but he gets adopted in this one--by the most evil people in the world.

More of the Yewbeam family lineage is discovered, as well as what happened to many of the Red King's children. The things that bind Charlie and his friends, family ties as well as personal stakes, grow even stronger in this novel.

I read these books to my nine-year-old, who enjoys them immensely and takes the tests on the Accelerated Reader program at his school. I enjoy how easy they are to read aloud, and the degree of history that Nimmo has put in each of her novels, building on what has gone on before. The plots do tend to be somewhat repetitive, but they are Charlie Bone books. They tell a certain kind of story with certain elements that the young readers require.

The Charlie Bone books are great escapist fiction for the Harry Potter crowd while they're waiting on the final book in that series. And Charlie Bone hasn't quite progressed to the level of darkness that the Potter books have. Charlie Bone still guarantees excitement AND laughs.

awsome book.......2007-05-06

this book is a pretty awsome book and i enjoyed it more then any of my other books (except my harry potter books)but this book is still pretty good.

Enjoyable But Flawed.......2007-01-15

Charlie Bone is worried about his friend, Billy Raven. Billy, an albino and an orphan, has longed for a family of his own and it seems like his wish has come true when Mr. and Mrs. de Grey agree to adopt him. Charlie is happy for Billy, but the de Grey's are friends of the Bloor family and Charlie doesn't trust them. Charlie is right to be worried - the de Grey's have powers that literally won't let Billy leave the house unless he is going to school. Charlie, his Uncle Paton, and his friends all try to find a way to get Billy out of the de Grey's house and to a place where he'll be safe. Charlie also wonders what is going on at his school Bloor's Academy. Piano teacher Mr. Pilgrim is gone and his replacement, Tantalus Ebony, is a bit odd. Charlie also wonders what's up with a new student, Joshua Tilpin, who seems to be magnetic. Charlie also wonders why his friend Olivia is acting so strange. On top of it all, Charlie keeps searching for his missing father.

"Charlie Bone and the Castle of Mirrors" certainly has its good points. For one thing, some of the children grow as characters, especially Billy and Olivia. Author Jenny Nimmo also shows some increasing aspects of Charlie's ability to read the thoughts of people in photographs and pictures. There's a nice sense of humor throughout the book, with some punny word play and an especially funny scene at the Pet's Café. The fantasy elements are nicely done, especially the introduction of Alice Angel, and a wonderfully imaginative scene involving written oaths coming alive and attacking Charlie and his friends. The "flames" as always, add much to the fantasy elements.

However, the book has its flaws. While some characters are well developed, other characters aren't developed at all. Once again Nimmo awkwardly gets rid of characters without any real explanation as to why they are gone. New characters that are added are underdeveloped, especially Joshua Tilpin and Tantalus Ebony. With the exception of Uncle Paton, most of the "good" adults are once again useless, especially Charlie's mother, Amy. Charlie's life at school is not particularly well-written - it's not clear what classes he takes and what classes many of the teachers actually teach. One plotline - losing balance - was very interesting, but felt thrown in at the last moment and could have been much more developed. The ongoing plot line of Charlie looking for his father could have been plotted and written better since it's obvious who his father really is.

The Children of the Red King series is a quick, at times enjoyable read, but continues to be somewhat frustrating.

A great read.......2006-12-30

This was another installment of the Charlie Bone books and was as good as the others. Poor Billy Raven finally gets parents and they turn out to be horrible...as we knew they would. More of the history of the Red King is brought out in this book and some of the main characters are further developed. Charlie is a likeable character and it is easy to empathize with him, especially as he is so determined to find his lost father. The books are well constructed and enjoyable to read.

Charlie Bone and the Invisible Boy (The Children of the Red King, Book 3)

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Charlie Bone and the Invisible Boy
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Charlie bone and the invisible boy.........
getting better each book

Charlie Bone and the Invisible Boy (The Children of the Red King, Book 3)
Jenny Nimmo
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British boy with catchy name and unusual powers, check. Wild hair, check. Students at boarding school, check. Owls and funny street names, check. Mysterious shape-shifting enemies out to get the affable boy protagonist, check. Jenny Nimmo's "Children of the Red King" series (starring Charlie Bone) has so many of the same trappings as the Harry Potter series that, unfortunately, comparison is unavoidable. Rowling's books clearly trump these simpler fantasies for younger readers--but the Charlie Bone books are finding their audience in those who need a boy-wizard fix and need it now.

Charlie Bone and the Invisible Boy, the third book in the author's planned quintet, begins when the magically "endowed" Charlie and his friend Emma discover a mostly invisible, strawberry jam-loving boy named Ollie Sparks imprisoned in the attic of the Hogwartsian Bloor's Academy. Ollie's plight is part of a seemingly amorphous Larger Evil Plot involving school authorities, a blue boa, and Charlie's three horrible great aunts. Charlie Bone and his friends are eager to fight wrongdoing with their combination of special powers, but obstacles in all shapes and sizes abound. Can the children rescue Ollie, Charlie's uncle, Ollie's older brother, and the other hapless victims...or are the enemies too plentiful and powerful? Despite the likeable Charlie and a plethora of magical happenings (raining frogs, sorcerers who escape paintings, etc.), reading this 408-page fantasy feels like a bit like running a marathon where the finish line feels farther away with every step. Thankfully, the ending is a happy one. (Ages 10 and older) --Karin Snelson

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This semester at Bloor's Academy brings a few changes. There is a new art teacher, Mr. Boldova, and a new student named Belle, who lives with the Yewbeam aunts and seems to have strange power over them. Emma and Charlie soon discover Mr. Boldova's secret identity: He is the older brother of Ollie Sparks, the boy who lives in the attic of Bloor's Academy. Ollie had always been prying into matters that didn't concern him, so Ezekiel Bloor had made him invisible. When Charlie and his friends find him, Ollie is alone and hungry, so they promise to help him become visible again.

Customer Reviews:

Charlie Bone and the Invisible Boy.......2007-10-03

I found this book interesting especially because it is in present day, yet it uses magic.

This book also takes place in a accadamy that is very strict. I really liked it how it starts off saying, "An owl swooped over number 9, Filbert street." That gives me a hint that the book is mysterious.

The main charecter is Charlie Bone, He has a Mom that lives with him, along with a grandmother named Maggie, A Great Uncle names Paton, He also Has a grandma Bone who with her evil sister Almost kill Paton with the help of a mysterious person, or person's.

I like how Billy (a young kid that is able to talk to animals (he's endowed of course))was able to make the snake make ollie sparks reapear. This part was very exciting. Some of the time the story got very anxious, because it was a good part and I would just have to let it go because it was just so late. It was a very good job by Jenny Nimmon for out the conflict in and that was just a very good area to be read, the conflict was Yolonda (Evil "Bell" was trying to kill Samuel Sparks "Mr. boldova", he was also Ollies brother and had been trying to rescue Ollie for the pasy 3 years. They ended up having ollie rescued by the snake which Billy tamed.

Negative: It seemed so easy for Charlie and his friends to avoid or conquer the enemys which to me doesn't make sense.

Over all I found this book to be entertaining and enjoying to read.
I would read the book, sencerly Simon

charlie bones all 6 books.......2007-08-18

the pages make the adventures come alive, jenny nimmo can write the best!!!its hard to put down.

Teacher's Grade: C+ Parent's Grade: A+.......2007-07-06

Parent's Review:
Both of my children (11 and 8) loved this book and have now devoured the entire series. I read it also so that we could discuss it together. The simple story is entertaining, fast, and light with many quirky characters and lots of magical happenings. I'm a reader, and I want my kids to be readers. This series helps.

Teacher's Review:
Negatives: The author relies on zippy conversation to move the plot along, and there are many instances where the plot doesn't seem to make sense. A major problem I have with the series in general is that Charlie and his friends are able to defeat their older (and supposedly more experienced) enemies so easily. Charlie rarely seems to be in any real trouble, and the suspense is stilted since it is obvious that everyone will survive unharmed.

Positives: The character development of the children, especially Billy, is excellent. The gifted students work cooperatively with regular students to obtain their goals. Kids love to read this series!

Charlie bone and the invisible boy................2007-05-09

ok well this book is simply AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!but then in some parts it gets boring but 99.99% of it is great.The part that shocked me was when yolonda brainwashed Mr.Boldova,well his real last name was Sparks.anyway it is exciting crazy twisted and simple awe-inspiring

getting better each book.......2007-03-31

each book in her series gets better than the one before; you might think this is a Harry Potter knock-off and initially I though so, but then there is something special and it makes you think what a great story she is telling and you forget about comparing; this one really got me excited and I loved some of the new characters, one was creepy/spooky and gave me the shivers

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