James Dashner
Hardcover | Pages: 432 pages Rating: 3.94 | 11292 Users | 1117 Reviews
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| Title | : | The Journal of Curious Letters (The 13th Reality #1) |
| Author | : | James Dashner |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 432 pages |
| Published | : | March 3rd 2008 by Shadow Mountain |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Young Adult. Science Fiction. Fiction. Adventure. Childrens. Middle Grade. Mystery |
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What if every time you made a choice that had a significant consequence, a new, alternate reality was created--the life that would've been had you made the other choice? What if those new realities were in danger? What if it fell to you to save all the realities?Atticus Higginbottom, a.k.a. Tick, is an average thirteen-year-old boy until the day a strange letter arrives in his mailbox. Postmarked from Alaska and cryptically signed with the initials "M.G.," the letter informs Tick that dangerous--perhaps even deadly--events have been set in motion that could result in the destruction of reality itself. M.G. promises to send Tick twelve riddles that will reveal on a certain day, at a certain time, at a certain place, something extraordinary will happen.
Will Tick have the courage to follow the twelve clues M.G. sends to him? Will he be able to solve the riddles in time? Will Tick discover the life he was meant to live?
The first volume of an outstanding new children's fantasy series, The Journal of Curious Letters is filled with adventure, humor, riddles, and, oh, yes--danger... As M.G. warns Tick, Very frightening things are coming your way. Will you join Tick and his friends on an amazing journey through the Realities? What will your choice be?
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| Original Title: | The Journal of Curious Letters (The 13th Reality, #1) |
| ISBN: | 1590388313 (ISBN13: 9781590388310) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | The 13th Reality #1 |
| Characters: | Atticus "Tick" Higginbottom, Sofia Pacini, Paul Rogers, Sato, Master George, Mistress Jane, Mothball, Rutger |
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Ratings: 3.94 From 11292 Users | 1117 ReviewsEvaluate Of Books The Journal of Curious Letters (The 13th Reality #1)
(3.5 stars)This was a fun middle grade read that could easily be as addictive as the Daniel X series were for me. Quick, adventure driven story told from the perspective a thirteen year old nerd (self-proclaimed) as we try to stop the evil Mistress Jane from destroying reality as we know it. I would recommend this to any one who likes action with a side of mystery solving.My initial reaction to this book -- that some of the ideas were original but that the writing was decidedly sub-par -- was unfortunately accurate. Tick and the other characters never quite ring true as people; Tick is a stereotype of a geeky kid, and the other characters come off as flat. The dialog often struck me as stilted. This is particularly the case with Paul, whose "chill" manner of speaking and awkward slang seems to be Dashner's effort to remind the reader that Paul is from California.
Reviewed by Voracious Reader for TeensReadToo.comCan you solve the mystery? James Dashner's first story in his new THE 13TH REALITY series, THE JOURNAL OF CURIOUS LETTERS, revolves mainly around a young boy named Atticus (or "Tick" as he likes to be called). Tick's adventure begins when he arrives home to find a cryptic letter giving him riddles on something that is supposedly going to save the lives of people around him. Intrigued, he begins his investigation, and, gaining a few friends along
This is one of the best books for young people I've read in a very long time. I love how Tick is proactive, and gets done what he needs to get done. He's not a perfect kid, but he does his best, and that's what makes him so endearing. And another thing, I absolutely adore that he gets along with his dad. So many young adult books portray grown ups, and especially parents as incompetent foolish nincompoops who would sooner grate their fingers off with a cheese grater than help their children
I would say four and a half stars, but since you can't do that, I'll settle with four. (I can't wait for the sequel, if there is one, but it feels like there will, and should be.)SPOILERS AHEAD!For starters, something that made this book so good, is that I loved all the characters. (Yep, ALL the characters.) I loved Tick, how he was clever, he wondered, he wasn't perfect, but he was something. I really admire Tick. And I like how he told his dad straight away. Actually Edgar Higginbottom was one
Atticus 'Tick' Higginbottom is a 13 year-old boy who is athletic and extremely smart, and unfortunately the focus of the school bullies. He gets by though and his life seems fairly normal until he receives a letter from a mysterious stranger known as Master George.M.G. tells him that the lives of many people are at risk and that he might be able to save them, but first he will have to come to grip with the danger that this will involve... AND he will have to solve a series of riddles to prove
I started reading this after my teenage son became absolutely hooked on this series. I gave it a try based on his enthusiasm. The tone was similar to Fablehaven except with a sci-fi twist based on quantum physics instead of magic. The main character Tick was well developed. I loved his dad and how he supported his son instead of disbelieved him. The other side characters were good. The Italian girl Sophia was a hoot. It also reminded me a little of the Mysterious Benedict Society. Pacing and
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