The Rembrandt Conspiracy by Deron Hicks (263 pages)

 Summary

Art, a twelve year old boy, is sure that a grand heist is about to take place at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC. The only clues Art has is forty-two steps and a mysterious woman who appears every day. Camille, Art's best friend, thinks he's a little bit crazy. Now it's up to Art to find out who's the bad guy before it's too late. Will he be successful? Read and find out.

Opinion 

Truthfully, I think this book was great. Although I did get a little confused with how the Gardener Museum and the National Gallery were connected. Other than that, the book made perfect sense. Art was one of my favorite characters because of his adventurous spirit and his ability to discover that a heist was going to take place at the National Gallery. I always enjoy a good mystery and this certainly qualifies as such.

Rating

*****(5 stars)

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Dungeon Academy: Tourney of Terror by Madeleine Roux (221 pages)

 Summary

In this second book of the Dungeon Academy series, Zellidora Stormclash, Hugo, Snabla and Bauble are back with more challenges. One of them being nightmares. Zelli decides to confront the cause of the problem, Lord Carrion. Lord Carrion makes the nightmares stop, but something fishy still lies in the air. Zelli discovers that Travian Truescale is not only a dragon, but is also a human. Although Travian claims to be their friend, in reality he may not be. Zelli, Hugo, Bauble, Snabla and their new friend, Travain, face many adventures, before they solve the mystery that lies within their school. 

Opinion 

I thought that this book had a great plot twist. I was quite surprised and sad when Flash, the blink dog, and Zelli's mother both disappear through a portal. My favorite character was Zelli because she was brave enough to confront the enemy and was kind to all of her friends. If you read the first book in this awesome series and liked it, please do read this one.

Rating

*****(5 stars)

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Explorer Academy: The Falcon's Feather by: Trudi Trueit (215 pages)

 Summary

Cruz Coronado is on a mission to find all 8 pieces to his mother's cipher, which explains the serum that she discovered while working on a pain medication at Nebula Pharmaceuticals. She was killed in an accidental fire, but Nebula was to blame. This book only covers his adventures while trying to locate the second piece of the cipher. Cruz overcomes many challenges in his endeavor to locate this valuable piece. Will he succeed?

Opinion 

This is the second book in the Explorer Academy series. Even though I never read the first book, the author recaps the story and I was able to understand what was happening. I absolutely loved the plot twist. My favorite character was Cruz because he's brave, daring and kind-hearted. I really wasn't sure about this book when I started to read it, but after ten chapters I was really into it. I even fell asleep while reading it! If you like mystery, adventures and surprising betrayals, then definitely read this book. 

Rating

*****(5 stars)

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Bonus Review: Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George (228 pages)

 Summary

Princess Celie's favorite day has to be Tuesday because Castle Glower either grows a new roomer, a new passage or even a new tower! However, all hope is lost when the King and Queen disappear off the face of the earth. Although the Councilors come to help and advise Princess Celie and her siblings, something amiss lies in the air. Secret meetings are held, a new tower and a new secret passage appear, and the Councilors don't want the children to discover this. Consequently, it's up to Celie and her faithful siblings to save the kingdom, find their parents and stop whatever the Councilors are doing. Will they accomplish their mission?

Opinion 

I absolutely loved this book. It had a perfect twist, amazing mystery and best of all, the author described the characters so well that I felt like I was part of the story! Princess Celie was my favorite character because she was sneaky, kind, caring to everyone she meets and pretty. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes royalty, mystery and surprising betrayals. I hope you enjoy!

Rating 

*****(5 stars)

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