Max Cassidy can escape from anything
Only fourteen years old, Max is the world's foremost escape artist. Chained, handcuffed, locked in an airti...
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Dec 07, 2010
Zach
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Escape From Shadow Island:
When There’s No Hope Of Success, Why Even Try?
The next Harry Houdini. The greatest escapologist in the past 10 years. The boy wizard. Max Cassidy has been described as all of those things, but he has a blemish on his reputation. His mom is in jail for the next 18 years for the murder of his father. Only Max, his mother, and Consuela, the Cassidy family aide know that his mother never killed his father. This takes place in Paul Adam’s novel, Max Cassidy; Esc More...
When There’s No Hope Of Success, Why Even Try?
The next Harry Houdini. The greatest escapologist in the past 10 years. The boy wizard. Max Cassidy has been described as all of those things, but he has a blemish on his reputation. His mom is in jail for the next 18 years for the murder of his father. Only Max, his mother, and Consuela, the Cassidy family aide know that his mother never killed his father. This takes place in Paul Adam’s novel, Max Cassidy; Esc More...
Dec 01, 2010
Mundie Moms & Mundie Kids
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I think that Max Cassidy is a book tween and teens will enjoy reading. It's a quick murder, mystery read, as 14 yr old Max is out to prove that his Mum didn't kill his father, a world famous escape artist who was killed two years ago Santo Domingo. Now Max has followed in his father's shoes and can escape from most anything, even the unescapable Shadow Island.
In his quest to prove his Mum's innocence, Max travels from England to Santo Domingo to find answers. Max soon learns that find More...
In his quest to prove his Mum's innocence, Max travels from England to Santo Domingo to find answers. Max soon learns that find More...
Dec 23, 2011
C.H.O.M.P
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Give credit to Paul Adam for making the ending a full on of action, people!
What came to mind was Artemis Fowl while reading this book. I know I shouldn't compare books but my mind just did that itself. Even though Max was a fine enough main character it was odd. A 14 year old boy who cries? Okay so nothing wrong with that, that's fine, but being kind a wimpish like Artemis Fowl? What I did I like about Max was he was strong and knew how to do some ACTION. Like he could get out More...
What came to mind was Artemis Fowl while reading this book. I know I shouldn't compare books but my mind just did that itself. Even though Max was a fine enough main character it was odd. A 14 year old boy who cries? Okay so nothing wrong with that, that's fine, but being kind a wimpish like Artemis Fowl? What I did I like about Max was he was strong and knew how to do some ACTION. Like he could get out More...
Oct 31, 2010
Sandra
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I believe any boy, and many girls, will love this book. Max Cassidy's mother is in jail accused of murdering her husband. Why? Her husband disappeared and she has been accused. Max doesn't believe his mother is guilty and sets out to prove her innocence. His belief is confirmed when a man approaches him and tells him is father is still alive and then the man turns up dead. Someone doesn't want anyone trying to find his father. Powerful people are going to a lot of trouble to keep Max and
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Dec 21, 2011
Lucas
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Max Cassidy is a 14 year old boy, and is a profesional escapologist, just like his dad. But 2 years ago his dad had a show in Santo Domingo and was supposidly killed by Max's mother and she was sent to prison for 20 years. After Max's show he meets a man Luis Lopez-Vega. He tells Max that his dad is alive and his mother inocent. So he goes down to Santo Domingo to investigate. When he starts snooping around he starts to think this offshore island fortress has somthing to do with his fathers disa
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Apr 25, 2010
Katherine
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Paul Adam writes thrillers for adults, this is his first for children. Max, 14, is an escapologist like his father. His father was murdered 2 years ago, and his mother accused and convicted. A man finds him after one of his shows, tells him to meet him at a hotel because he has information that proves his mother's innocence. When Max gets there, the guy is dead, but has a sequence of numbers under his wig. Max, with the help of Consuela, follows this and other clues in the hopes of speeding
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Nov 29, 2011
Caroline
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I received this book on Friday and was sooo excited to read about an escapologist that I started it right away and the story was so brilliant that I read it in a day! I couldn't put the book down and I thought it is a fantastic idea for a series!
Okay, so I might need to add "don't do this at home" for the kids and all that!
(there's a disclaimer in the first pages of the book and I literally jumped to read what they meant - I'm one tough cookie that way)
The idea More...
Okay, so I might need to add "don't do this at home" for the kids and all that!
(there's a disclaimer in the first pages of the book and I literally jumped to read what they meant - I'm one tough cookie that way)
The idea More...
Aug 28, 2010
Katieb (MundieMoms)
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I think that Max Cassidy is a book tween and teens will enjoy reading. It's a quick murder, mystery read, as 14 yr old Max is out to prove that his Mum didn't kill his father, a world famous escape artist who was killed two years ago Santo Domingo. Now Max has followed in his father's shoes and can escape from most anything, even the unescapable Shadow Island.
In his quest to prove his Mum's innocence, Max travels from England to Santo Domingo to find answers. Max soon learns that fi More...
In his quest to prove his Mum's innocence, Max travels from England to Santo Domingo to find answers. Max soon learns that fi More...
Aug 25, 2010
Erin
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I liked this, and was swept away by the story, which was about a young escapologist whose mother is in jail for the murder of his father. Max gets swept up by a few mysterious clues, then goes on a dangerous hunt for the truth. The villains are nefarious, the women play lovely supporting roles, but Max himself is a little stiff and awkward. Beyond that, I enjoyed the tale and would imagine many readers would be anxious for the sequel.
Aug 25, 2010
Jennifer
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Reviewed by Kira M for TeensReadToo.com
Authorities tell Max his father's dead and his mother killed him. Not believing what he's been told, Max and his guardian, Consuela, have been trying to exonerate Max's mother.
One night, after his magic show act, Max is told by a stranger that his father is still alive, but the man is found murdered in his hotel room before Max can find out where he is. With only the knowledge of where his father was last seen, Max sets out to save h More...
Authorities tell Max his father's dead and his mother killed him. Not believing what he's been told, Max and his guardian, Consuela, have been trying to exonerate Max's mother.
One night, after his magic show act, Max is told by a stranger that his father is still alive, but the man is found murdered in his hotel room before Max can find out where he is. With only the knowledge of where his father was last seen, Max sets out to save h More...
Jan 05, 2011
Houdini has nothing on Max Cassidy. At the age of fourteen, Max is already a world famous excape artist. He is also the only person looking to prove his mother's innocence. She was wrongly convicted of killing his father and only Max can follow the clues to uncover the truth.
Recommend for those who like Alex Rider, Young James Bond, and Conspiracy 365.
Recommend for those who like Alex Rider, Young James Bond, and Conspiracy 365.
Jun 21, 2010
Hoover Public Library
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Houdini has nothing on Max Cassidy. At the age of fourteen, Max is already a world famous excape artist. He is also the only person looking to prove his mother's innocence. She was wrongly convicted of killing his father and only Max can follow the clues to uncover the truth.
Recommend for those who love a good adventure.
Recommend for those who love a good adventure.
Mar 29, 2011
Melanie
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Liked this better than the usual spy thriller -- Max's escapologist abilities are more believable -- no super high tech gadget or child geniuses saving the day. Pace and action was good -- would hold the attention of those looking for an exciting read. First in the series.
Apr 26, 2011
Rachel
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A really excitting book but the main character does a lot of illigal stuff. Okay, on occaision it was the police working against him and were the bad guys. I am interested in what will happen in the future books about this character.
Jul 02, 2010
Barbara
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We've had young spies, young James Bond, young Sherlock Holmes, young ninjas, young lawyers, but we didn't have a young magician... now we do. A good dramatic start with a death-defying water escape trick, followed by action and adventure across the globe. Definitely good reluctant reader material.
Sep 01, 2011
Abigail
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This book kept you asking for more. There where ton of twists to the story. Anyone who likes a mystery book with action should definitally read this book. I hope they make a 2nd!!!
-abby
-abby
Jul 24, 2010
Kristen
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This was personally not my cup of tea, but kids who are fans of Anthony Horowitz's Alex Rider series will gobble this up and clamor for the sequel.
Jul 12, 2010
Joshua
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Great quick read about a Young Escape artist on a quest to clear his mother of his father's murder! Loved it... but there were a couple hamhanded social action didactic moments and a weird, unresolved ending clearly leading to a sequel that pulled it down to 4 stars!
I wish the author lived in the USA so I could nominate for our state award list, but regardless a great book to get reluctant boys to read full of action, adventure, suspense, and a little lock-picking!
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I wish the author lived in the USA so I could nominate for our state award list, but regardless a great book to get reluctant boys to read full of action, adventure, suspense, and a little lock-picking!
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Sep 24, 2010
Kaite
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I think Escape from Shadow Island is a good book. Anyone who likes detective fiction should read it.
Sep 28, 2011
Irvington Public Library
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Max performs as a 14-year-old escape artist, which is a good thing because his parents can't earn money. His dad is a legendary escape artist who mysteriously disappeared in Santo Domingo two years ago. Max's mother is in prison for murdering his dad, but Max believes she is innocent. After a mysterious stranger comes to Max, saying he knows the truth about his parents, non-stop action/mystery begins! I want to read the sequel "The Jaws of Death" when it is published in August, 2011.
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Nov 29, 2011
Hollyutah
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I thoroughly enoyed this tale. The protagonist is an escape artsit, and I think he would really appeal to kids ages 12 and up.
Aug 06, 2010
Jordan
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Not even close to Alex Rider. Really slow pace, no gadgets, unbelievable characters. Disappointed.
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