The Secret Series continues in this dangerous and daring fourth adventure.
Cass finds herself alone and disoriented, a stranger in a dream-like... read full description
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Jan 12, 2012
Jorge
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Jan 18, 2011
Beth
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The fourth book in the series that began with The Name of This Book is Secret picks up where the third volume left off. In the early chapters, narrator Bosch splits attention between two stories: one is about a girl who wakes up in what appears to be a medieval European village unable to remember who she is, where she is, how she got there, or why she happens to be invisible; the other is about Max-Ernest, who is desperately trying to awaken his friend Cass, who has been in a strange sort of com
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Dec 30, 2010
Natali
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Once again, the secrets series had fed my craving for humor and adventure with a dash of mystery and chocolate. New elements of fun are added in the most recent story of Cass and Max Ernest including warning lables, footnotes, and even an emergency drill for what to do in case the midnight sun were to snatch this book away from you ;). A whole new level of creativeness is brought to the humor in This Isn't What it Looks Like but also continues where we left Cass and Max Ernest from This Book I
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Dec 21, 2011
Kelli
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Hmm..well, let me just suggest something. If you really want to read this book, go and buy the paperback, DO NOT GET IT ON KINDLE/NOOK. That was my mistake. There were some things that you would need to go to the back of the book, or to the beginning, and it was annoying to have to find what you were looking for (i.e. Yo-Yoji's email to Max-Ernest) tons of times (and not to mention, it's can be quite slow) when if you just got the paperback, you could flip to the back of the book. And also, when
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Oct 30, 2011
Natasha
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AMAZING!I love this book,it's one of my favourites,but I didn't see as much from Yo-Yoji as I might have wanted,but I'll try to be forgiving this on time ;).
I particually enjoyed the footnotes of this volume,and also the story of how PB got rid of THE PEA(!),and almost drowned in mayonnaise(I'm sorry, I haven't got a idea on how to spell that word :0).
Followers of the series will enjoy this fresh read ( I assume because I am & did ),and will surely love the wonderfull humor of Pseudony More...
I particually enjoyed the footnotes of this volume,and also the story of how PB got rid of THE PEA(!),and almost drowned in mayonnaise(I'm sorry, I haven't got a idea on how to spell that word :0).
Followers of the series will enjoy this fresh read ( I assume because I am & did ),and will surely love the wonderfull humor of Pseudony More...
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Jan 31, 2012
Mhaey
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This series is just incredible! Ahhhh!!! That was the most frustrating cliffhanger ever! Mainly because I don't have a copy of You Have to Stop This! I need to have that book as soon as possible!
Book 4 is just incredible! It is so frustrating, and it made me realised how much I have fallen in love with Cass and Max-Ernest. I still don't like Yo-Yoji though. Didn't I mentioned that before? I don't think so. Anyways, yeah, I don't like him. Because he is a threat to whatever it is bet More...
Book 4 is just incredible! It is so frustrating, and it made me realised how much I have fallen in love with Cass and Max-Ernest. I still don't like Yo-Yoji though. Didn't I mentioned that before? I don't think so. Anyways, yeah, I don't like him. Because he is a threat to whatever it is bet More...
Jan 22, 2012
Kayla
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The second to last book in The Secret Series is probably the most adventurous of the entire series. So far.
The story really steps up and takes off right where we last saw Cass and Max-Earnest. We also see what happens to Cass (no spoilers here) in the place that she's in. (Which is actually really interesting, I enjoyed reading about what Cass does in the place that she's at.) You also see how Max-Earnest is doing without his partner-in-crime, which is also equally interesting. Lost of int More...
The story really steps up and takes off right where we last saw Cass and Max-Earnest. We also see what happens to Cass (no spoilers here) in the place that she's in. (Which is actually really interesting, I enjoyed reading about what Cass does in the place that she's at.) You also see how Max-Earnest is doing without his partner-in-crime, which is also equally interesting. Lost of int More...
Oct 13, 2011
Jessica
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Picking off where This Book Is Not Good for You left off, This Isn't What It Looks Like begins with Cass in a coma, her mind having time traveled back 500 years to meet the Jester, founder of the Terces society, and Lord Pharaoh, creator of the homunculus. She is the only one who can know the Secret. But will she be able to learn it, and will she even be able to return to the present?
I wasn't fond of the time travelling scenes, which dragged in parts, but it wasn't a disappointing b More...
I wasn't fond of the time travelling scenes, which dragged in parts, but it wasn't a disappointing b More...
Sep 26, 2011
Jaci
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This book is about Max-Ernest and Cassandra.
Cass falls in to a comma. While in her head, in the comma. she is in medieval times, with the jester.
Shes trying to find the secret. After cass goes through a lot in her head, she finally wakes up.
Max Ernest, meanwhile is having a lot to do too. he finds out that Benjamin Blake has come back to the schhol,
He doesn't like to paint anymore and has changed a looot!
He Is now very sophisticated and old fashioned.
Yo-yoji foun More...
Cass falls in to a comma. While in her head, in the comma. she is in medieval times, with the jester.
Shes trying to find the secret. After cass goes through a lot in her head, she finally wakes up.
Max Ernest, meanwhile is having a lot to do too. he finds out that Benjamin Blake has come back to the schhol,
He doesn't like to paint anymore and has changed a looot!
He Is now very sophisticated and old fashioned.
Yo-yoji foun More...
Aug 21, 2011
Patrice
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Closer to 3.5 stars, and Trevor (10) agrees. This is the fourth book in this series, in a row, I've read to the kids, and I'm pleased to have a break (the next one releases in about 3 weeks).
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* Cass did not bother me as much as she did in the previous two titles; going back in time seems to have adjusted her attitude.
* I liked the Renaissance theme, and particularly enjoyed the Jester, and his interactions with Cass.
* If you like footnotes, this More...
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* Cass did not bother me as much as she did in the previous two titles; going back in time seems to have adjusted her attitude.
* I liked the Renaissance theme, and particularly enjoyed the Jester, and his interactions with Cass.
* If you like footnotes, this More...
Sep 26, 2010
It comes out on September 21, 2010 but I can't wait to read it! I love the Secret Series!
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Jun 11, 2011
Carol
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This book is the last book to my very first favorite series called "The secret series". I think this book is like one of the most epic book out of all the other 4 books because is about cass fighting her way out of that dream.
The conflict of the book is becasue Cass, the main character lost her mind/common sense in a very deep condition but she over come this by suddenly waking up herself. yet still the evil group called the midnight sun got away again...
i would rerally re More...
The conflict of the book is becasue Cass, the main character lost her mind/common sense in a very deep condition but she over come this by suddenly waking up herself. yet still the evil group called the midnight sun got away again...
i would rerally re More...
Jan 04, 2011
Virginia
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I just finished this wonderful book. I liked this book because it is a time traveling, secret keeping, adventurous story about a girl named Cass and her two friends Max Ernest and Yo-yoji. When Cass travels back in time because of the magical chocolate she ate, she finds a jester that turns out to be one of her ancestors. He is one of the founders of Terces Society, of which Cass is a member. She goes back in time to find a very powerful secret that the Terces Society's enemy is also trying
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Nov 12, 2010
Amy
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Oh man, I cannot stop laughing when I read this series. It continues to be one of the snarkiest books ever and I loved it. I actually busted out laughing in one part because of the hilarious illustrations and warnings that the author gives the reader. In the fourth book, Cass has traveled back in time (her spirit at least) to find out what the Secret is. Max-Ernest must figure out how to help her as the Midnight Sun gets closer and closer to finding out what the Secret is. I would recommend this
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Oct 24, 2010
Sophia
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Jan 26, 2012
706helaina
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This book was ALRIGHT. I mean, comparred to the other books, it was pretty bad though. Since Cass wasn't interacting with Max Ernest through the WHOLE ENTIRE story, it was pretty depressing and deprived of action. It was okay, but I didn't like the fact that it was set in Mid Evil times because I really am not interested in Mid Evil times.... Overall I give it 3 stars because it wasn't the worst book in the world, but the way the story was written limited the creativity that the author cou
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Jan 02, 2012
Kristine
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Oh my God! I finally finished it! Can't breathe! Can't breathe! Can't breathe! Omigosh! Shucks!!
Sorry about that, folks. I was just...you know
Okay, let's skip the drama. I'm just very excited because: After all this time, I finally read it!! I started reading the "unnamed book" and ended up only reading up until page 22 - all the while debating with myself whether to r More...
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Sorry about that, folks. I was just...you know
<smiles sheepishly>
Okay, let's skip the drama. I'm just very excited because: After all this time, I finally read it!! I started reading the "unnamed book" and ended up only reading up until page 22 - all the while debating with myself whether to r More...
Sep 22, 2011
Eoin
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This is the least impressive of the Secret Series. While I still very much enjoyed it. I found some plot points predictable and thought that the beginning could have been cut a little shorter. The Midnight Sun was not directly involved with this story until the end. This cause a few empty chapters. The great thing about the Secret Series is it's way to turn a repetitive plot into something truly unique in each novel. It's quite fascinating actually. This uis the reason this addition ot the serie
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Jun 01, 2011
Owen
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Pseudonymous Bosch did great on this one. We left of when Cass ate Senor Hugo's chocolate and went into a coma. Now she is back in time trying to find the Jester, the founder of the Terces Society, and keeper of the Secret. But unfortunently she went to far back: the Jester doesn't now the Secret yet!!! Then at Ren-faire she sees in person Lord Pharoh: the founder of the Midnight Sun. Still fun and action packed, This Isn't What It Looks Like is great. Pseudonymous Bosch has really outdone himse
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Aug 10, 2011
Katrina
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Jun 13, 2011
Jennifer
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Reviewed by Kira M for TeensReadToo.com
Cass is back, and now she might be in grave danger. She's swallowed the dreaded Time Traveling Chocolate and is stuck in the past. To make matters worse, she's disoriented, confused, and not sure who or where she is. With the help of a long-lost relative, she'll try and fight her way back to the present.
Meanwhile, in the present, Cass is in the hospital in a coma. Max-Ernest and Yo-Yogi are worried sick about her and aren't sure what More...
Cass is back, and now she might be in grave danger. She's swallowed the dreaded Time Traveling Chocolate and is stuck in the past. To make matters worse, she's disoriented, confused, and not sure who or where she is. With the help of a long-lost relative, she'll try and fight her way back to the present.
Meanwhile, in the present, Cass is in the hospital in a coma. Max-Ernest and Yo-Yogi are worried sick about her and aren't sure what More...
Jan 24, 2011
Sara
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Pseudonymous Bosch really frustrates readers in "This Isn't What It Looks Like." Once again, he baits us, keeps readers reading to find out the Secret. In this book, Cass, a young schoolgirl, has been in a coma. She ate Sir Hugo's time traveling chocolate, and never regained consciousness. Her talkative, brainy friend Max-Ernest, has barely uttered a word since--it was his job to bring her back, and he failed. Cass, or rather, her spirit/ghost, tries desperately to find out what s
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Dec 13, 2010
Sarah C.
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This review spoils the end of the book, so it you want to read the book don't read this review.
Cass is in a coma, Max-Ernest's parent are back together and more protective than ever, Yo Yogi on "vacation", and the secret is still out there. Cass is in a coma because Max-Ernest gave her the time traveling chocolate and everyone thought it didn't work, but it did she really has traveled back in time, to the time of jesters and knights. Nothings the same anymore, e More...
Cass is in a coma, Max-Ernest's parent are back together and more protective than ever, Yo Yogi on "vacation", and the secret is still out there. Cass is in a coma because Max-Ernest gave her the time traveling chocolate and everyone thought it didn't work, but it did she really has traveled back in time, to the time of jesters and knights. Nothings the same anymore, e More...
Jan 24, 2011
Gabby
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"This Isn't What It Looks Like" is the fourth book in the Secret Series, by Pseudonymous Bosch. Like his name, the author remains elusive and tells his tales in abnormal ways; labeling chapters backwards, using "stand-in" names, not giving any dates or places, et cetera. In this book, one of the main characters, Cass, is presently in a coma, while her best friend, Max-Ernest, tries desperately to bring her out of it. Cass and Max-Ernest are both members of a secret society ca
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Jan 17, 2012
HeadphoneJSch
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This Isn't What It Looks Like
By Pseudonymous Bosch
In this book review I will tell you the genre of this book, provide a brief summary, name the compelling litterary element, name some parts that were interesting, some questions I have, and some relations I can make to other books, and the world.
The genre of this book is adventure.
Cass is sent back to medieval times to discover the secret and Max-Ernest discovers that Benjamin is really a Midnight Sun age More...
By Pseudonymous Bosch
In this book review I will tell you the genre of this book, provide a brief summary, name the compelling litterary element, name some parts that were interesting, some questions I have, and some relations I can make to other books, and the world.
The genre of this book is adventure.
Cass is sent back to medieval times to discover the secret and Max-Ernest discovers that Benjamin is really a Midnight Sun age More...
Nov 26, 2010
Megan
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Cass falls into a coma from eating the time travel chocolate at the end of the last book to learn about the Secret's past. Max-Ernest will so anything to get her out of the coma so he can have his best friend back and learn of the information. Her history is interesting, and I like all of the "trust no one" theme that goes in the book, when he finds our that Benjamin Blake is working for the Midnight Sun because of his talented synesthesia gift. That's why i give this book five stars.
Jan 09, 2012
Dugan
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genre: mystery/adventure
summary(it's horrible my summary I mean): cass is a girl who is stuck in a coma in her past trying to discover the SECRET while in real time max-earnest her friend is trying to wake her
compelling literary element:probably characters and plot because the characters are all original and creative and the plot was intreaugeing
D.Q how did they fit as above so below onto the locks?
will the midnight sun find the secret before cass?
do you think using a c More...
summary(it's horrible my summary I mean): cass is a girl who is stuck in a coma in her past trying to discover the SECRET while in real time max-earnest her friend is trying to wake her
compelling literary element:probably characters and plot because the characters are all original and creative and the plot was intreaugeing
D.Q how did they fit as above so below onto the locks?
will the midnight sun find the secret before cass?
do you think using a c More...
Jan 29, 2011
Richard
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The adventure continues with just as much excitement as ever. Most striking are the way the author's forays into meta-narrative are more than the sly comments of a well-read pedagogue. While the authorial intrusions in Book 3 were somewhat distracting and awkward, in this installation, they have a layer of sophistication that allows child readers to contemplate their reading styles and their relationships with books, fiction, and society.
Sep 28, 2011
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Sep 30, 2011
Mandyfujita
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I am enjoying this secret's series. This is the 4th book in the series that deals with sight. There is a monocle that allows the person to see through things. Cass eats one of Senor Hugo's special chocolates and travels back in time to talk to the Jester. He supposedly has the secret and Cass has been told that she is the secret keeper. Max-Ernest's character development is quite good. He tries throughout the whole book to wake Cass out of her coma.
