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The Second Spy (The Books of Elsewhere #3)
by
Jacqueline West (Goodreads Author)
In Olive's third adventure, what lurks below the house could be as dangerous as what's hidden inside . . .
Some terrifying things have happened to Olive in the old stone house, but none as scary as starting junior high. Or so she thinks. When she plummets through a hole in her backyard, though, she realizes two things that may change her mind: First, the wicked Annabelle Mc...more
Some terrifying things have happened to Olive in the old stone house, but none as scary as starting junior high. Or so she thinks. When she plummets through a hole in her backyard, though, she realizes two things that may change her mind: First, the wicked Annabelle Mc...more
Hardcover, 256 pages
Published
July 5th 2012
by Dial
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Author Jacqueline West knows how to set a scene. As soon as you open her books, you are transported to a vivid world of mystery and suspense that feels both familiar and foreign at the same time. Not only does the McMartin mansion come to life, but so to does the world of Elsewhere. There’s great use of imagery that pushes the story forward in an unobtrusive, yet very necessary way.
As Olive has matured, so has Jacqueline. “The Second Spy...more
Author Jacqueline West knows how to set a scene. As soon as you open her books, you are transported to a vivid world of mystery and suspense that feels both familiar and foreign at the same time. Not only does the McMartin mansion come to life, but so to does the world of Elsewhere. There’s great use of imagery that pushes the story forward in an unobtrusive, yet very necessary way.
As Olive has matured, so has Jacqueline. “The Second Spy...more
This is one of those series that gathers steam as it goes, starting out interesting enough, but developing more "oomph" with each entry. This was definitely my favorite one so far. In addition to getting better, the series is also getting definitely creepier, in a pleasant, spine-tingling, look-under-your-bed sort of way (fun, but not too definitely scary to its target age).
Olive Dunwoody is still living in a large, forbidding stone house built by an evil painter/magician that is obviously tryin...more
Olive Dunwoody is still living in a large, forbidding stone house built by an evil painter/magician that is obviously tryin...more
If you liked this series, you might also enjoy Coraline, Theodosia and the Staff of Osiris, Ghost Ship, or The Apothecary.
3.5 stars.
Really good. So imaginative and original. I'd forgotten how much I loved this series.
Olive is a lovely main character with nothing to make me want to throttle/slap her.
Morton is adorable and just makes me want to hug him and make his life better.
Harvey/Captain Blackpaw/Agent 1-800/Sir Lancelot/that other personality I can't remember right now is the best. I. WANT. HIM.
Rutherford. I'm warming up to him. (view spoiler)
Horatio. I was so conce...more
Really good. So imaginative and original. I'd forgotten how much I loved this series.
Olive is a lovely main character with nothing to make me want to throttle/slap her.
Morton is adorable and just makes me want to hug him and make his life better.
Harvey/Captain Blackpaw/Agent 1-800/Sir Lancelot/that other personality I can't remember right now is the best. I. WANT. HIM.
Rutherford. I'm warming up to him. (view spoiler)
Horatio. I was so conce...more
Oct 01, 2012
Erin
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
fans of Percy Jackson, early years of Harry Potter
3.5 stars.
We join Olive as she steps into the harrowing halls of junior high, and I would be fine if we hadn't. Part of the magic of these books was the charming seclusion from the rest of the modern world, so it was jarring to read about a girl Olive's age wearing eyeliner. (Really, I have no idea why this particular detail threw me off.) I don't think these books can transition successfully into teenager-land (like, say, the Harry Potter series), but I'm willing to suspend judgment until at le...more
We join Olive as she steps into the harrowing halls of junior high, and I would be fine if we hadn't. Part of the magic of these books was the charming seclusion from the rest of the modern world, so it was jarring to read about a girl Olive's age wearing eyeliner. (Really, I have no idea why this particular detail threw me off.) I don't think these books can transition successfully into teenager-land (like, say, the Harry Potter series), but I'm willing to suspend judgment until at le...more
Jul 21, 2012
Brenda
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
cat lovers, fantasy enthusiasts, those who appreciate good children's books
Shelves:
fantasy
The Second Spy, the third novel in The Books of Elsewhere series features Olive once again determined to help free her friend Morton from the painting he is trapped in while at the same time trying to stay out of harms way from the former owner of her home. I love the way Jacqueline West writes and have a special fondness of her main character Olive. I love that Olive has branched out from home to include scenes at junior high and can see this expanding in the next book. Olives relationship with...more
I read the first 60%, then put the book down for about 6 months. It's a danger when reading kids books (as opposed to YA) that what is hidden from young readers is sometimes painfully obvious to adults. In this case the fact that Horatio was not himself. Also Olive's reaction to the idea of Rutherford leaving, it all just made me less fond of Olive and I had a hard time continuing. Still a good book and part of a good series, though.
This is my favorite in the series so far.
In the third installment of West’s tale, Olive is starting middle school. If that’s not scary enough, strange occurrences are happening not only in her home but also in her art class. She’s dealing with unexplained notes, missing items, and a betrayer in her midst.
The plot of this novel is well-developed and nicely paced. The mystery unfolds at all the right spots, building suspense and then popping the suspense bubble. Who is leaving Olive letters in her...more
In the third installment of West’s tale, Olive is starting middle school. If that’s not scary enough, strange occurrences are happening not only in her home but also in her art class. She’s dealing with unexplained notes, missing items, and a betrayer in her midst.
The plot of this novel is well-developed and nicely paced. The mystery unfolds at all the right spots, building suspense and then popping the suspense bubble. Who is leaving Olive letters in her...more
This is a fun to read children's series. Enjoyable and entertaining. The author has a great writing style for children. This series is full of brilliant imaginational aspects; which fulfill every part of a child curiosity.
WOW can West write a cliff hanger! These books are so awesome, so well written, it doesn't matter they were written for people almost half my age. I need book 4 now!
Good third installment, although by the time I knew what the actual plot would be, it was almost over. Still, looking forward to the fourth.
I love this series!
It's a bit younger than YA, but West has a great way of making adults look silly.
It's a bit younger than YA, but West has a great way of making adults look silly.
Darling books. The audio version is very well done. Excited for the next book!!
I am really enjoying this series. What a clever storyline.
Very good, even sinister even at times. The series continues.
Another fantastic book by Jaqueline West!
I love her books so much. I wish the next one was out so I could read it right now! Love the characters and the intrigue and the surprises!
This is just an excellent series. Seriously.
I'd give it a 3 and a half.
SM
Love it.
Loved it.
Love this whole series
Love this whole series
Agent 1-800 to the rescue!
Such a good series for children with magic, mystery, and action mixed with humor! Strong female heroine just adds to the fun!
Only one word. AWESOME!!!!!!
I'm even more anxious and excited for the fourth book than any of the first three. What a thrill book 3 was!
I struggled with this book so much. I wanted to enjoy it and I had been looking forward to reading it, but it felt like crawling instead of a fun brisk walk. I skimmed a lot. It picked up towards the end, which I did enjoy. I am hoping the fourth book will have some neat stuff in it now that we know a few more things.
Now I MUST get 4!
I love the Elsewhere books, so imaginative!!! This was the best so far, and the ending left us hanging so I hope that means there's another book on the way. I am looking forward to another adventure with Olive and her friends :)
Great middle grades fantasy/mystery series...
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