Talk about out of the frying pan, into the fire I was pretty sure that my freaky stepsister and that freaky field guide of hers would ruin my life...
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Jan 17, 2009
Janeen-san
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This book is absolutely amazing. I can barely contain my awe. I am so glad that Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black wrote Beyond the Spiderwick Cronicles. I love Tony's illustrations, they are wonderful and extremly lifelike. I can't say which book I love more, The Nixie's Song or A Giant Problem. They were both extremly clever and well-written and exciting and breathtaking. I really liked that some of the people and all of of the places were real.
In the dramatic sequel to The Nixie's Song; A More...
In the dramatic sequel to The Nixie's Song; A More...
Oct 24, 2008
Kevin
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I will confess that I enjoy reading young adult fiction and even chapter books. There is something about the creativity when combined with the illustrations that I find enjoyable and entertaining. They are super quick reads and a great way to sort of cleanse your mental pallet.
One such series I have enjoyed is The Spiderwick Chronicles. The five books in that series were a hit and they even made a movie based on the story. Rather than keep that series going, however, author illustra More...
One such series I have enjoyed is The Spiderwick Chronicles. The five books in that series were a hit and they even made a movie based on the story. Rather than keep that series going, however, author illustra More...
Jan 13, 2011
Alyssa
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This book continues the problems of Nicholas and Laurie Vargas when they find out that the mythical giants are now waking up and are going to cause the destruction of Florida by burning everything up. As the family is living in a hotel because their house was burned by one of the giants, they find a giant hunter named Jack who tries to train them against the giants. They find a way of getting rid of the giants on the land by luring them to the ocean. They do this by getting a different fish for
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Dec 30, 2010
Karissa
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This is the second book in the follow-up to the Spiderwick Chronicles; Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles. I liked it better than the first book. I began to emphathize with the characters a bit more. It was much more interesting than the first book. Unlike the first book, this book left the story in a decent place. The main point of the book is wrapped up, yet there is a little catch at the end that leads you to the third book. The book is well-written and the drawings are again excellent. Still i
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Mar 16, 2011
Drew
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So this middle book in the three-part "Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles" series ostensibly tries really hard to improve on the first one, and to broaden and expand the scope of the characters and plot, but in the end it just falls flat. Story-wise, basically there are giants wreaking havoc all over Florida, and it's up to a group of step-siblings (plus or minus a girlfriend or a trio of recalls from other series) to figure out how to get rid of them.
The authors thankfully ma More...
The authors thankfully ma More...
Jan 22, 2012
Petty
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This is the tale of Noseemum Jack, an elderly, now blind destroyer of giants, who along with Nick, his brother, Jules, their stepsister, Laurie, and Jules' girlfriend, Cindy set out to find and destroy the giants that are about to wake up and cause mass devastation.
Not just about giants though, the story also tells of the part several other mythological creatures have to play and quite frankly it is their part that I found far more interesting.
Intended for those aged 7+ I cho More...
Not just about giants though, the story also tells of the part several other mythological creatures have to play and quite frankly it is their part that I found far more interesting.
Intended for those aged 7+ I cho More...
Dec 27, 2008
Wendy
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this series seems to be about the same as the first set, quick read, but fun, perfect read-a-loud for kids.
Jun 30, 2010
Mister Bookgazer
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Die Geschichte beginnt damit, dass Nick und Laurie von Black Jack unterrichtet werden. Währenddessen überlegen die beiden, wie man mehr Kinder „rekrutieren“ könnte. An einem Abend kommt Black Jack zu Nick und Laurie nach Hause und nimmt sie mit sich in den Wald. Dort beobachten sie, wie zwei Riesen miteinander kämpfen. Black Jack schafft es nicht, den zu Boden gegangenen Riesen zu töten, da er bisher immer nur schlafende Riesen umgebracht hat, und wird von diesem verletzt. Wenig später sehen NicMore...
Jun 25, 2009
Ann
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What a delightful book this is. This was the first book I’ve read in the Spiderwick Chronicles and I quickly found myself immersed in the story of Nicholas Vargas and his sister, Laurie. Add to this Noseeum Jack, a humorous character with a huge walking stick, a sharp machete and lots of advice on tracking giants.
I fell in love with the mischievous and voracious hobgoblin Sandspur and allowed myself to drift away on the magical songs sung by the wise, but tricky, Merpeople. Alth More...
I fell in love with the mischievous and voracious hobgoblin Sandspur and allowed myself to drift away on the magical songs sung by the wise, but tricky, Merpeople. Alth More...
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Mar 10, 2010
Kelley
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Again, the Spiderwick series delivers a cute book, but one that I wish they would have made a little deeper. Still, these are great for younger teens or kids.
This book focuses on a growing problem in Nick and Laurie's neighborhood: giants. After these monstrous creatures begin wreaking havoc, Nick and Laurie decide to do something. Their "something" turns into a crazy adventure in which more characters are given the "Sight." The book wraps up nicely until Mallory More...
This book focuses on a growing problem in Nick and Laurie's neighborhood: giants. After these monstrous creatures begin wreaking havoc, Nick and Laurie decide to do something. Their "something" turns into a crazy adventure in which more characters are given the "Sight." The book wraps up nicely until Mallory More...
Sep 21, 2011
Natalie
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This book is FAR better than the first one and starts right where book 1 leaves off. The one down side of reading a series and writing this review for books 1 and 2 while on book 3 is that I'm having to be very careful I don't get what happens in one book mixed up with another. One of the nice things here is that Nick, Laurie, and Jules get more fleshed out as characters.
By the end of the book I really CARED about them. Here the trio learn about the giants from Noseeum Jack and even More...
By the end of the book I really CARED about them. Here the trio learn about the giants from Noseeum Jack and even More...
Jun 02, 2011
Christie
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I liked this book better than the first one in this series. It seemed to me to have a better story line. The characters are getting to know each other better and interacting batter. Laurie and nick's relationship is getting better and i like the addition of Jules and Cindy to the story. I also enjoyed how you think it is a happy ending till the end. How nothing is like it seems for the Vargus children. Also at the end the Grace children make an appearance. I can't wait to see how this sto
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Feb 16, 2009
**Gracie**
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Laurie and Nick still have not rid their father's soon to be resort area of giants or nixies. They are in big trouble when their house sets on fire from on of the giants. So they go to their brother Jules, and after Laurie "accidentally" gives him The Sight, they go to the mermaids for help. Overall an interesting installment but not particularly exciting or anything special.
Dec 02, 2009
Conley
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I read the Spiderwick Chronicles and listened
to it on tape and I thought it was good so after
a while I picked this book up. I think it is
interesting and exciting. My favorite character
is Nick's sister Laurie, and my favorite part is
at the end when Mallory, Jared, and Simon,
from the Spiderwick Chronicles, appear on
the front steps.
to it on tape and I thought it was good so after
a while I picked this book up. I think it is
interesting and exciting. My favorite character
is Nick's sister Laurie, and my favorite part is
at the end when Mallory, Jared, and Simon,
from the Spiderwick Chronicles, appear on
the front steps.
Jul 09, 2009
Allison
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Although I enjoyed the Spiderwick Chronicles (mainly for their illustrations and because I enjoy Holly Black), I wasn't exactly hooked. I stuck with the series because they were such easy, breezy and fun reads, but I wouldn't say I loved them. So when a second series was released, I got bored and decided to pick it up.
The first book of Beyond The Spiderwick Chronicles was so much better than expected! Unlike the first series, the characters are very unique and complex, and I especia More...
The first book of Beyond The Spiderwick Chronicles was so much better than expected! Unlike the first series, the characters are very unique and complex, and I especia More...
Sep 09, 2011
Serena
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This series is still kind of slow moving, I don't think the characters are as likeable as the Grace kids were in the original story of Spiderwick. Especially Laurie. She lies, all throughout the book and she likes it, she's proud of it! I'm having a hard time explaining that to my kids. Hey don't lie but um this girl lies all the time and gets to do what she wants because of it.
Jun 23, 2009
Aimee
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Fun. We read this one before the first book in the series so it was a little disjointed. There is one more due to come out in September. From just this one, it's as good as the first Spiderwick Chronicles. And, like the first series, is really one book broken up into sections. So read them in order.
Feb 05, 2009
Sbuchler
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Genre: Kid's book
Much like the first one in this new series - it's missing the charm and wonder from the first Spiderwick series, but is still cute and readable. It's a nice change to read a story where love and sex don't factor into the plot at all.
Much like the first one in this new series - it's missing the charm and wonder from the first Spiderwick series, but is still cute and readable. It's a nice change to read a story where love and sex don't factor into the plot at all.
Jul 15, 2011
Jorge
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Un libro interesante, fácil de leer y con dibujos increíbles ¿Qué más se le puede pedir? No es una historia compleja, ni profunda ni mucho menos. Es, simplemente un librito con el que se puede entrar en el maravilloso mundo de Arthur Spiderwick.
Nov 24, 2011
Monika
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So far I don't like this series. It's not interesting at all. Somehow while I was reading it I drifted away very easily. The plot seems to be very blunt, even though it tells about fantasy world. I didn't enjoy it.
Jun 23, 2010
Robert
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Holly Black and Tony DeTerlizzi, A Giant Problem (Simon and Schuster, 2008)
Black and DeTerlizzi once again attempt to recapture the magic of the Spiderwick Chronicles in this second book of Beyond Spiderwick. And to an extent they succeed, in that these characters are interesting, though not as much as as those in the Spiderwick books. But the plot in this batch seems almost like an afterthought rather than an integral part of the story, which is odd; plot has always been Black's str More...
Black and DeTerlizzi once again attempt to recapture the magic of the Spiderwick Chronicles in this second book of Beyond Spiderwick. And to an extent they succeed, in that these characters are interesting, though not as much as as those in the Spiderwick books. But the plot in this batch seems almost like an afterthought rather than an integral part of the story, which is odd; plot has always been Black's str More...
Mar 15, 2011
Madeleine
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I think this is a great book to read but you have to read "The Spiderwick Chronicles" and "Beyond The Spiderwick Chronicles Number 2" before you read this book because otherwise it doesn't make sence.
Feb 07, 2010
Traci
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I almost wish the small Spiderwick books would be combined into one big book... the stories go by so quickly! But in any case, I enjoyed this one and am looking forward to reading the third.
Oct 07, 2009
Tami
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This was cute and of course a pretty quick read. I loved the original Spiderwick Chronicles. The kids in this second series are different and I'm not quite as fond of them yet but the stories are still good. :-)
Jul 26, 2010
Millie
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Fun story again. These really are for young readers. They go so quickly. I'm sure there could be more detail, but they pack quite a bit into the short book.
May 02, 2010
Taylor
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I'll never forget these books. I became addicted to these in grade school. I was constantly trying to convince myself that there were fairies everywhere...
Feb 01, 2012
Bonnie
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The giants are a new creature, as the nixie introduced in the previous book. Very fun and exciting read. Kids and adults will enjoy.
Dec 10, 2010
Jared
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I thought this was a good book. I like all the mythology about this book. I recommend this book to teenagers who like fantasy books.
Sep 24, 2009
Elizabeth (Miss Eliza)
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Feb 02, 2009
Jo
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So now I've finished this one, I want the obvious questions answered, so I'll wait patiently.
