Barnaby Grimes is a tick-tock lad, high-stacking his way across the rooftops of his city in search of adventure and mystery. In each tale, he encou...
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Sep 29, 2011
Cathrine
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This is, as far as i can tell, the last book in this very bizarre little series. It's kind of a horror, fantasy, mystery thing. I have enjoyed them all. I especially like the Victorian atmosphere that the setting invokes.
Barnaby Grimes is tick-tock lad who has a knack for getting involved with everything creepy, diabolical and just plain weird that goes on in his H. G. Wellian world.
This book was more mystery than the first three in the set in that it deals with an actu More...
Barnaby Grimes is tick-tock lad who has a knack for getting involved with everything creepy, diabolical and just plain weird that goes on in his H. G. Wellian world.
This book was more mystery than the first three in the set in that it deals with an actu More...
Sep 08, 2011
Andrew
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This as far as i know is the last in the series which is a shame as i felt it was the weakest of the 4 - yes there is a villain but you do not get much of a feel for him, (no pun intended) you do not get to see much of his mischief unlike the other books and you do not really get the feeling of atmosphere either - ok this book is aimed at +11 but the characters the tension even the environment used in the stories - just find out what high stacking is all about- you will realise that this book ei
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Aug 21, 2011
Brett
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The alternate Victorian London created by Riddell & Stewart is fascinating, & these books are genuinely creepy, but easier reads, so they're good for reluctant readers with a taste for horror, especially boys. The major interest in this installment is Barnaby's unpleasant first experiences with the new art of photography (called "photogravure" in his world). There are a couple of good twists to the mystery, & an ending sentence that leads one to hope for further adventures with the int
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Feb 13, 2011
Deviant
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this is a detective/police kinda novel.. maybe not suited for my age criteria but i cant say that i didnt enjoy the Sherlockian plot.. i havent read something like that in ages.. i remembered something i used to read when i was a child "takh takh"
plus i liked his profession.. and the way it sounds.. " Barnaby Grimes, a Tik Tok lad" xD
plus i liked his profession.. and the way it sounds.. " Barnaby Grimes, a Tik Tok lad" xD
Oct 20, 2011
Chelsy
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Ooooooh, this one was really creepy...
You got people getting <spoiler>strangled, melted, pelted, and murdered.</spoiler> Looks like just another day for Barnaby.
You got people getting <spoiler>strangled, melted, pelted, and murdered.</spoiler> Looks like just another day for Barnaby.
Oct 03, 2011
Miffy
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Barnaby Grimes is an excellent series. The characters are engaging, the plots intriguing and the world building is great. The whole is enhance by the wonderful illustrations from Chris Riddell.
Dec 22, 2010
Heather
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Not my favorite of the series, and overly gruesome, but rather clever from the historical perspective.
Sep 16, 2010
Antonia
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beautiful ideas well realised with pacey writing and pretty illustrations. really really liked it - as will anyone who enjoys somewhat historical short novels with a bit of supernatural thrown in. magical!
Jun 22, 2011
Valerie
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This is the first of these books I have read. I enjoyed the character of Barnaby. I will have to check out the others!
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