Charlie Bone and the Beast (The Children of the Red King, Book 6)
by Jenny Nimmo
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One might ask why I keep reading this series when I find them so disappointing. I suppose that it is a combination of hope and morbid fascination. I keep thinking that Nimmo might do a better job, that her skills at style and plot might develop. Though they don't (the first book in this series was the best), I keep coming back out of a sad astonishment that these books are intended for 9 to 12-year olds, the same range as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. While Rowling has her own writing d...more
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Reviewed by Cana Rensberger for TeensReadToo.com
In Ms. Nimmo's sixth book in the series featuring Charlie Bone, a kettle of trouble is brewing. Charlie and his friends once again lead the reader on a breathtaking adventure through the world of Bloor's Academy.
Charlie is appointed official monitor to a new student who can control water. Charlie is not thrilled to have Dagbert following him everywhere. It soon becomes clear that Dagbert is doing everything he can to split up Charlie and h...more
In Ms. Nimmo's sixth book in the series featuring Charlie Bone, a kettle of trouble is brewing. Charlie and his friends once again lead the reader on a breathtaking adventure through the world of Bloor's Academy.
Charlie is appointed official monitor to a new student who can control water. Charlie is not thrilled to have Dagbert following him everywhere. It soon becomes clear that Dagbert is doing everything he can to split up Charlie and h...more
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Read in February, 2008
recommends it for:
Mystery readers, series readers
This book is a continuation of the series, Charlie Bone. I thought that this book was a great extension of the series, and really is a captivating read.
Charlie Bone is faced with new troubles as a new endowed student is introduced to Bloor's Academy. This new student, Dagbert Endless, puts pressure on Charlie's long-term friendships and creates havoc in the town.
However, something else is bothering Charlie. Asa Pike, the werewolf, is discovered to be missing, and the adventure begins a...more
Charlie Bone is faced with new troubles as a new endowed student is introduced to Bloor's Academy. This new student, Dagbert Endless, puts pressure on Charlie's long-term friendships and creates havoc in the town.
However, something else is bothering Charlie. Asa Pike, the werewolf, is discovered to be missing, and the adventure begins a...more
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Read in July, 2008
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Read in May, 2008
Book Description from amazon.com
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 ...more
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 ...more
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Read in August, 2008
It's been too long since I read the first five Charlie Bone books, and I can't remember enough. I didn't really like the books well enough to read them all again. But what I do like about these books is the creepy atmosphere. And what makes it even more creepy is the fact that several of the kids are really, really bad. Also, I think some of the children's endowments are pretty cool. I like Fidelio, Olivia, Emma, Paton, Tancred, and Lysander. Charlie has some pretty cool friends.
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Read in May, 2008
Despite the fact that these are blatant Harry Potter rip-offs, I'm actually kind of glad that Nimmo has continued the series even though Charlie's found his father. This one was quite satisfying... the legend of the Red King keeps getting more complex and the characters more interesting. Looking forward to seeing what happens next!
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I love Charlie Bone. I think it is a fun idea. I love how all the kids have different powers -- ones that are sometimes not at all helpful and other times are the exact key to solving their dilemma. It's about working together -- exaggerated so we can see. Besides, I love old castles and boarding schools.
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Read in April, 2008
Anticlimactic. That describes the whole book. It's book six in a series that should have ended at 5. I'd give a rating of 3.5 to the series as a whole. It's kind of Harry Potter-ish, but not as good. However, it is written on a lower reading level, which is better for many of my students.
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Read in May, 2008
I'm listening to this series. It's a good series, for those who miss Harry Potter. However, the narrator is different than the first five. Why, oh why do publishers do that! Not bad, but felt like it was setting the stage, not much happened. But it was fun to go back to Charlie's world.
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Read in October, 2007
Really am enjoying this series. Certainly reminicent of Harry Potter, but I think I may like this series a little better. Also reminds me of the TV show "Heroes" with the different endowments and how they discover them and find out how best to use them.
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Read in September, 2007
And the saga continues... even though Charlie found both the Red King and long lost Mr. Bone in the last book. Two more endowed children are introduced and we find out what happened to Asa, aka "the beast", after he switched sides.
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Read in September, 2007
This is a good book for those who lack any sophistication. It is too easy to read, it doesn't have a good plotline and in other words it isn't really a very exciting book.It doesn't develop its characters well.
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I liked this book MUCH better than the last Charlie Bone book. And I have a feeling there's going to be more...
I'm wondering if she's doing a 10 book series...one for each of the Red King's children?
I'm wondering if she's doing a 10 book series...one for each of the Red King's children?
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Read in June, 2008
These are fun, entertaining books definitely targeted at a younger audience. Nimmo's style of writing is quite simple and never quite fully developed, but she does introduce interesting characters.
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Read in March, 2008
recommends it for:
Later gradeschool kids and older
What can I say, I really like the Charlie Bone series. I think they are great reads for the younger crowds who are not quite old enough to read Harry Potter. Not nearly as scary but a quick read!
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Read in July, 2008
recommends it for:
anyone who likes magic
i didn't like this one as much as the other books. it didn't really...hit me with interest. it was still pretty good but it kind of got boring.
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Read in January, 2008
This is the last book in the series. I really enjoyed all the fun powers that the children have. And of course, good always wins over evil!!
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Read in December, 2007
At book six, I still enjoy this series. All the different talents that the youth have are quite interesting. Some useful, some not.
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still looking for the book. it seems that whenever im available to buy one... the book is always out of stock. hmp!
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