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Rick Banner - cậu nhóc Kilmore Cove thực thụ, cua rơ xe đạp nghiệp dư sống với triết lý "cơ bắp và hai lá phổi". Ngoài ra hai thứ đó, trong cuộc đời này, người ta không cần thêm gì nữa!
Jason Covenant - cậu nhóc Luân Đôn, tay săn ma tập sự, không tin trên đời có thiếu niên Anh quốc nào lại không biết đến Tiến sỹ ma học Mesmero huyền thoại; trong đầu rặt những ma ca rồng, người sói và ma quỷ, và tin chắc rằng biệt thự Argo nơi cậu đang sống cũng đang tiếp đón một con ma.
Julia Covenant - ngoại trừ việc một trong hai đứa là con gái thì Jason và Julia giống nhau như đúc: cùng một mái tóc sáng màu, cùng một đôi mắt, cùng đôi lúm đồng tiền gần khóe miệng. Julia chỉ cao hơn và khỏe hơn một chút so với Jason, cứ như thể cô bé đã vội vã lớn lên...
Và Ulysses Moore - người chủ cũ biệt thự Argo, "con ma" của Jason và toàn bộ cuốn sách này là về NGÀI.
Rick Banner - cậu nhóc Kilmore Cove thực thụ, cua rơ xe đạp nghiệp dư sống với triết lý "cơ bắp và hai lá phổi". Ngoài ra hai thứ đó, trong cuộc đời này, người ta không cần thêm gì nữa!
Jason Covenant - cậu nhóc Luân Đôn, tay săn ma tập sự, không tin trên đời có thiếu niên Anh quốc nào lại không biết đến Tiến sỹ ma học Mesmero huyền thoại; trong đầu rặt những ma ca rồng, người sói và ma quỷ, và tin chắc rằng biệt thự Argo nơi cậu đang sống cũng đang tiếp đón một con ma.
Julia Covenant - ngoại trừ việc một trong hai đứa là con gái thì Jason và Julia giống nhau như đúc: cùng một mái tóc sáng màu, cùng một đôi mắt, cùng đôi lúm đồng tiền gần khóe miệng. Julia chỉ cao hơn và khỏe hơn một chút so với Jason, cứ như thể cô bé đã vội vã lớn lên...
Và Ulysses Moore - người chủ cũ biệt thự Argo, "con ma" của Jason và toàn bộ cuốn sách này là về NGÀI.
280 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2004
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About the author
Pierdomenico Baccalario
428 books456 followersP.D. BACCALARIO was born in Acqui Terme, a beautiful little town in the Piedmont region of Northern Italy. He grew up in the middle of the woods with his three dogs and his black bicycle. He loves seeing new places and discovering new lifestyles, although, in the end, he always returns to the comfort of familiar ones.
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August 10, 2016
Ω, μου αρέσουν τόσο αυτές οι εφηβικές περιπέτειες και οι σειρές τους (όχι μόνο αυτό το καλοκαίρι, πάντα μου άρεσαν!) που στο τέλος θα πρέπει να δηλώσω ότι δεν είμαι 15 χρονών!!! Τις βρίσκω όμως απίστευτα χαλαρωτικές (πάλι χαλάρωση θέλω πια????), αθώες και γεμάτες με τη γνήσια περιπέτεια της ανακάλυψης που δεν μπορώ να αντισταθώ!
Τη σειρά λοιπόν αυτή θα τη συνεχίσω, ενώ ήδη έχω μια λίστα με τις καλά ενημερωμένες βιβλιοθήκες σε αυτόν τον τομέα! Αρνητικό στοιχείο ότι τώρα με τις καλοκαιρινές διακοπές οι πιτσιρικάδες έχουν δανειστεί τα βιβλία και δεν ξέρω πότε θα τα βρω διαθέσιμα! Σήμερα όμως που πήγα για το δεύτερο βιβλίο πήρα Πέρσι Τζάκσον!!!!
Τη σειρά λοιπόν αυτή θα τη συνεχίσω, ενώ ήδη έχω μια λίστα με τις καλά ενημερωμένες βιβλιοθήκες σε αυτόν τον τομέα! Αρνητικό στοιχείο ότι τώρα με τις καλοκαιρινές διακοπές οι πιτσιρικάδες έχουν δανειστεί τα βιβλία και δεν ξέρω πότε θα τα βρω διαθέσιμα! Σήμερα όμως που πήγα για το δεύτερο βιβλίο πήρα Πέρσι Τζάκσον!!!!
May 30, 2017
Πάντα απολαμβάνω ένα ωραίο παιδικό βιβλίο και αυτό είναι πάρα πολύ καλό.Έχει την κατάλληλη δόση περιπέτειας και μυστηρίου ωστε να κρατάει αμείωτο το ενδιαφέρον και έχει και πολύ ωραία ατμόσφαιρα.Το κακό είναι οτι δεν μπορείς να σταματήσεις στο πρώτο και θες να διαβάσεις το επόμενο για να δεις την συνέχεια.
January 23, 2022
Bu serinin bugüne kadar hiç konuşulmamış olması ve okuyan hiçkimse görmemiş olmam?? Talihsiz Serüvenler ve Lock&Key tadında, inanılmaz akıcı ve keyifli bir kitaptı. Üstelik upuzun, tam 12 kitaplık bir seri! Önümüzdeki ay benim eğlencem belli oldu!
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March 14, 2022Pamiętam, że czytałam to wiele lat temu. Tę serię można było kupić w kiosku, a każdy tom był rozbity na dwie części. Niestety po części piątej, nie mogłam już nigdzie ich kupić. Przeczytałam więc tylko 2,5 tomu tej serii. Jednak strasznie mi się podobała i jakoś tak zakorzeniła się w mojej głowie. Do teraz pamiętałam Kornwalię i podziemną grotę ze statkiem. Kiedy zobaczyłam, że te książki są na Legimi, to postanowiłam je przeczytać. I cóż mogę powiedzieć, nadal mi się bardzo podobało. Historia pełna akcji, przygód, fajnych zagadek i sympatycznych bohaterów. Ładne ilustracje tylko to uzupełniają. Na pewno będę czytać dalej.
"Marzenia i wspomnienia są z tej samej mąki - musimy je piec na wolnym ogniu, by przemienić w świeży chleb, taki, który potrafi zaspokoić nasz głód na starość."
"Marzenia i wspomnienia są z tej samej mąki - musimy je piec na wolnym ogniu, by przemienić w świeży chleb, taki, który potrafi zaspokoić nasz głód na starość."
April 7, 2024
"The Door to Time" was a delightful journey into the realms of adventure and mystery, perfect for younger readers seeking an escape into fantastical worlds.
From the very start, I was intrigued by the concept of a mysterious door leading to different historical periods. It's the stuff of dreams for any young adventurer, and Baccalario certainly delivers on the promise of excitement and discovery.
Although the pacing was a bit uneven at times, with some parts moving swiftly while others seemed to linger, the overall experience was still engaging. There's a sense of wonder and anticipation as the characters journey through time, each era bringing its own unique challenges and surprises.
While I wished for a bit more depth in the character development, I still found the protagonists to be likable. There's a sense of camaraderie among them that adds to the charm of the story, and I'm curious to see how their relationships evolve in future installments.
One thing to note is that not a lot seemed to happen in this first book in the series. However, I'm hopeful that this is just the beginning of a grander adventure, with plenty more mysteries waiting to be uncovered in subsequent books.
Overall, "The Door to Time" may not have been a flawless read, but it certainly left me eager to continue the journey with these characters. It's a fun and imaginative tale that will appeal to young readers with a taste for adventure and a love of history.
From the very start, I was intrigued by the concept of a mysterious door leading to different historical periods. It's the stuff of dreams for any young adventurer, and Baccalario certainly delivers on the promise of excitement and discovery.
Although the pacing was a bit uneven at times, with some parts moving swiftly while others seemed to linger, the overall experience was still engaging. There's a sense of wonder and anticipation as the characters journey through time, each era bringing its own unique challenges and surprises.
While I wished for a bit more depth in the character development, I still found the protagonists to be likable. There's a sense of camaraderie among them that adds to the charm of the story, and I'm curious to see how their relationships evolve in future installments.
One thing to note is that not a lot seemed to happen in this first book in the series. However, I'm hopeful that this is just the beginning of a grander adventure, with plenty more mysteries waiting to be uncovered in subsequent books.
Overall, "The Door to Time" may not have been a flawless read, but it certainly left me eager to continue the journey with these characters. It's a fun and imaginative tale that will appeal to young readers with a taste for adventure and a love of history.
November 13, 2014
In Pierdomenico Baccalario’s book The Door to Time, he wanted to show that the dead still have influence on the living. This book takes place in the modern day England in a hidden town called Kilmore Cove. The story is told from the perspective of a boy from London named Jason, who believes in ghosts and always likes a good mystery, his twin sister: Julia, who believes that ghosts are not real and that her brother is crazy, and their new friend, Rick, who knows much of Kilmore Cove for he has lived there all his life. Jason and Julia are moving into a house with many secrets called Argo Manor that had a supposedly mad previous owner: Ulysses Moore. They first meet their care taker, Nestor who shows them around the house. One room catches Jason’s eye, one that had been there through the Middle Ages as a part of a castle's keep. Their parents are going back to London to finish up the moving process and leave the children with Nestor, so they invite their new friend, Rick, over to investigate the room. There they notice a door that looks the oldest. It was beaten almost to the breaking point. Curiosity makes Jason want to look inside, but the door is locked. But Jason does not give up so easily…
One of the best parts of the book is when Jason falls off of the cliff and finds a secret message hidden in a package inside a secret crevice in the rock. It is in a code that they find in a book called ‘Dictionary of Forgotten Languages’. Once decoded, it reads “When the grotto’s seems defeat, these earth-lights you may use to shine upon the fleet that takes you where you choose” (80). Not only was the fact that Jason almost falls to his death exciting, but when they decode the message was intriguing as well. After they translate it into English, it still is a riddle that needed to be put together with other clues they find throughout the book. This book is similar to another mystery book called The Westing Game. Both books are about a mysterious mansion and their old owner that died and gave their house away (although The Westing Game was about people earning it by finding out who had killed the old owner). Both books embrace the idea that dead people can change life for the living. In The Door to Time, Ulysses Moore gives Jason, Julia, and Rick clues to how to open the door and to what is inside of it (or so Jason believes). In The Westing Game, the old owner, Samuel W. Westing, sends letters to a few trustworthy people (and one not so trustworthy person) that he wants to solve the question of who killed him so that they can get his earnings. This is also true in life. A dying person’s best wish is usually done in their honor. People that enjoy mystery books should read this book because there is always a riddle to solve, and the answer always amazes the reader.
One of the best parts of the book is when Jason falls off of the cliff and finds a secret message hidden in a package inside a secret crevice in the rock. It is in a code that they find in a book called ‘Dictionary of Forgotten Languages’. Once decoded, it reads “When the grotto’s seems defeat, these earth-lights you may use to shine upon the fleet that takes you where you choose” (80). Not only was the fact that Jason almost falls to his death exciting, but when they decode the message was intriguing as well. After they translate it into English, it still is a riddle that needed to be put together with other clues they find throughout the book. This book is similar to another mystery book called The Westing Game. Both books are about a mysterious mansion and their old owner that died and gave their house away (although The Westing Game was about people earning it by finding out who had killed the old owner). Both books embrace the idea that dead people can change life for the living. In The Door to Time, Ulysses Moore gives Jason, Julia, and Rick clues to how to open the door and to what is inside of it (or so Jason believes). In The Westing Game, the old owner, Samuel W. Westing, sends letters to a few trustworthy people (and one not so trustworthy person) that he wants to solve the question of who killed him so that they can get his earnings. This is also true in life. A dying person’s best wish is usually done in their honor. People that enjoy mystery books should read this book because there is always a riddle to solve, and the answer always amazes the reader.
September 20, 2009
Keluarga Covenant baru saja pindah ke kota kecil bernama Kilmore Cove dan membeli sebuah rumah bernama Argo Manor. Rumah itu unik dan elegan, terpisah dari bangunan2 lain di kota Kilmore Cove, berada di atas tebing yang tinggi dan bawahnya adalah lautan. Rumah itu dulu didiami oleh seorang tua yang tak pernah keluar rumah hampir sepanjang hidupnya, nama orang itu adalah Ulysses Moore. Keluarga Covenant memiliki sepasang anak kembar yaitu Jason dan Julia, Jason yang suka berkhayal dan berpetualang sangat tertarik dengan Argo Manor, menurutnya rumah itu menyembunyikan misteri dan kejutan yang tidak bisa dibayangkan.
Argo Manor sebuah mansion besar yang memiliki banyak ruangan-ruangan indah di dalamnya, ada rumah kaca, menara dan sepertinya setiap ruangan memiliki misterinya sendiri. Saat Jason, Julia dan tetangga mereka Rick memutuskan untuk menjelajah Argo Manor, mereka menemukan sebuah pintu misteruis yang berada di belakang lemari, seolah-olah lemari itu memang sengaja diletakkan disitu untuk menyembunyikan pintu tersebut. Pintu tersebut unik karena memiliki empat lubang kunci dan sekarang Jason dkk harus mencari akal untuk membuka kunci di pintu tersebut jika ingin mengetahui misteri apa yang berada dibalik pintu.
Fav Quote : Seorang pahlawan tidak memilih jalan hidupnya. Ia hanya menjalaninya sampai titik akhir.
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Setelah kebanyakan ditunda akhirnya bisa juga saya menyelesaikan buku ini. Bukunya sendiri termasuk tipis, yang bikin berat cuma sampul hardcover-nya doang. Untuk ukuran buku anak, novel ini termasuk bagus, tapi untuk ukuran universal, menurut saya agak sedikit membosankan. Alur cerita sendiri tidak lambat namun juga tidak terlalu mengejutkan. Buku ini fokus pada tema petualangan dan pemecahan teka-teki. Untuk pemecahan misteri cukup menarik, sebagai pembaca kita akan ikut dalam menerka-nerka setiap teka-teki dalam setiap bab-nya. Sayangnya ceritanya termasuk pendek.
Argo Manor sebuah mansion besar yang memiliki banyak ruangan-ruangan indah di dalamnya, ada rumah kaca, menara dan sepertinya setiap ruangan memiliki misterinya sendiri. Saat Jason, Julia dan tetangga mereka Rick memutuskan untuk menjelajah Argo Manor, mereka menemukan sebuah pintu misteruis yang berada di belakang lemari, seolah-olah lemari itu memang sengaja diletakkan disitu untuk menyembunyikan pintu tersebut. Pintu tersebut unik karena memiliki empat lubang kunci dan sekarang Jason dkk harus mencari akal untuk membuka kunci di pintu tersebut jika ingin mengetahui misteri apa yang berada dibalik pintu.
Fav Quote : Seorang pahlawan tidak memilih jalan hidupnya. Ia hanya menjalaninya sampai titik akhir.
_____________________________________________________________________
Setelah kebanyakan ditunda akhirnya bisa juga saya menyelesaikan buku ini. Bukunya sendiri termasuk tipis, yang bikin berat cuma sampul hardcover-nya doang. Untuk ukuran buku anak, novel ini termasuk bagus, tapi untuk ukuran universal, menurut saya agak sedikit membosankan. Alur cerita sendiri tidak lambat namun juga tidak terlalu mengejutkan. Buku ini fokus pada tema petualangan dan pemecahan teka-teki. Untuk pemecahan misteri cukup menarik, sebagai pembaca kita akan ikut dalam menerka-nerka setiap teka-teki dalam setiap bab-nya. Sayangnya ceritanya termasuk pendek.
July 25, 2020
¿Hellouuuu? Añadido a favoritos✔️
Me compré los dos primeros tomos porque las portadas me llamaron mucho. La verdad, no sabía si iba a gustarme ya que al enterarme de que era una saga de más de 10 tomos, pues a saber donde me metía jaja.
🏺Sin hacer Spoiler diré:
La historia nos presenta a tres personajes: los gemelos y el amigo. Los gemelos son nuevos en el pueblo y se mudan a una mansión hermosa situada en un acantilado. En ausencia de sus padres, surgen misterios y acertijos que tendrán que resolver. Con esto no te digo nada, ni lo bueno uuuh...
🌹Los personajes están bien definidos, cada uno con sus habilidades y defectos.
🔑Los acertijos son curiosos y llega a un punto en el que te quedas enganchado y tienes que seguir. Te puedes leer el libro en un mismo día. La escritura no es simple y sosa sino rica en vocabulario. Sentí muchas emociones, sobre todo en las partes de peligro.
🔮A quién le guste la historia y mitología, esta saga va perfecta.
📖El final te da una idea que te deja loca, todo lo que hicieron conducía a algo mucho mayor. Ahora bien, no te dice del todo lo que pasa al final, pero te deja muy claro la idea, y justo cuando vas a ver que es lo que tú piensas, te pone "continuará" yo creo que aquí tenían que haber continuado unas frases más para dejarnos saciados con esa curiosidad, aunque ya supiéramos la respuesta. Pero aun así está bien.
🐈IMPORTANTE🐈
Si lo vas a leer, sí o sí, ten preparado el segundo libro o te arrepentirás. Sobre la mitología y culturas como egipto, ya lo verás más adelante. No seas impaciente y disfruta de cada momento para que pilles todas las pistas que te deja el autor.
Recomendado👌🏻
Me compré los dos primeros tomos porque las portadas me llamaron mucho. La verdad, no sabía si iba a gustarme ya que al enterarme de que era una saga de más de 10 tomos, pues a saber donde me metía jaja.
🏺Sin hacer Spoiler diré:
La historia nos presenta a tres personajes: los gemelos y el amigo. Los gemelos son nuevos en el pueblo y se mudan a una mansión hermosa situada en un acantilado. En ausencia de sus padres, surgen misterios y acertijos que tendrán que resolver. Con esto no te digo nada, ni lo bueno uuuh...
🌹Los personajes están bien definidos, cada uno con sus habilidades y defectos.
🔑Los acertijos son curiosos y llega a un punto en el que te quedas enganchado y tienes que seguir. Te puedes leer el libro en un mismo día. La escritura no es simple y sosa sino rica en vocabulario. Sentí muchas emociones, sobre todo en las partes de peligro.
🔮A quién le guste la historia y mitología, esta saga va perfecta.
📖El final te da una idea que te deja loca, todo lo que hicieron conducía a algo mucho mayor. Ahora bien, no te dice del todo lo que pasa al final, pero te deja muy claro la idea, y justo cuando vas a ver que es lo que tú piensas, te pone "continuará" yo creo que aquí tenían que haber continuado unas frases más para dejarnos saciados con esa curiosidad, aunque ya supiéramos la respuesta. Pero aun así está bien.
🐈IMPORTANTE🐈
Si lo vas a leer, sí o sí, ten preparado el segundo libro o te arrepentirás. Sobre la mitología y culturas como egipto, ya lo verás más adelante. No seas impaciente y disfruta de cada momento para que pilles todas las pistas que te deja el autor.
Recomendado👌🏻
November 22, 2010
I enjoyed this book...picked a brand-new copy up from the IMCPL Book Sale for $1.00. I would have liked it even better if there had still been copies for sale the next weekend. I only bought one so I could read it before deciding whether to buy some as gifts for my 4th grade students.
The book claims to be written by Ulysses Moore, but Baccalario's name does show up on the copyright page. There were a few things that annoyed me as I read - spots where some quick re-reading and revision would have made paragraphs much tighter. Also, as an adult reader, there were spots where the author over-defined certain words, i.e. labyrinth. However, as a teacher, I see the potential benefits of such redundancies.
I wouldn't use this book for a lit circle or read-aloud, but I'll certainly encourage some of my kids to read it. The characters have some interesting quirks and the mystery is suspenseful. Each chapter ends on a cliff-hanger, which would keep the more reluctant readers moving through the story.
The book claims to be written by Ulysses Moore, but Baccalario's name does show up on the copyright page. There were a few things that annoyed me as I read - spots where some quick re-reading and revision would have made paragraphs much tighter. Also, as an adult reader, there were spots where the author over-defined certain words, i.e. labyrinth. However, as a teacher, I see the potential benefits of such redundancies.
I wouldn't use this book for a lit circle or read-aloud, but I'll certainly encourage some of my kids to read it. The characters have some interesting quirks and the mystery is suspenseful. Each chapter ends on a cliff-hanger, which would keep the more reluctant readers moving through the story.
February 9, 2016
Normalde bu tarz hikayeleri severim. Bana çocukken arkadaşlarımla yaptığımız "define" avlarını, keşifleri ve küçükken izleyip hala çok sevdiğim "The Goonies" filmini hatırlatır.
Ama bu kitapta istediğimi bulamadım. Sanki tüm karakterler "felix felicis" içmiş gibi her işleri rast geliyor, en saçma salak pervasız hareketleri bile işe yarıyor, kimsenin aklına gelmeyecek şeyler bir anda akıllarına geliyor... Mantık hatalarını hiç saymıyorum bile.
Yine de kısa ve akıcı olan kitap kendini okuttu ve kitabı bitirebildim. Ama sonuç hüsran. O kadar olay niye yaşandı, kitaptaki esrarengiz karakterlerin amacı neydi, bu insanlar neyin peşinde...? "Hiçbir" sorunun cevabı -hatta cevabına yaklaştıracak uzak bir ipucu bile- verilmedi. "Lost"un bitiminde bile bu kadar ucu açık, cevaplanmamış olaylarla baş başa kalmamıştım:)
Ama bu kitapta istediğimi bulamadım. Sanki tüm karakterler "felix felicis" içmiş gibi her işleri rast geliyor, en saçma salak pervasız hareketleri bile işe yarıyor, kimsenin aklına gelmeyecek şeyler bir anda akıllarına geliyor... Mantık hatalarını hiç saymıyorum bile.
Yine de kısa ve akıcı olan kitap kendini okuttu ve kitabı bitirebildim. Ama sonuç hüsran. O kadar olay niye yaşandı, kitaptaki esrarengiz karakterlerin amacı neydi, bu insanlar neyin peşinde...? "Hiçbir" sorunun cevabı -hatta cevabına yaklaştıracak uzak bir ipucu bile- verilmedi. "Lost"un bitiminde bile bu kadar ucu açık, cevaplanmamış olaylarla baş başa kalmamıştım:)
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January 26, 2020
Una misteriosa villa sulla scogliera in Cornovaglia, tre ragazzini alla ricerca di tesori e avventure, una porta per varcare i confini del tempo: sono questi gli elementi del primo volume della serie I segreti di Kilmore Cove che porteranno i protagonisti a intraprendere una lunga serie di viaggi sulle orme del misterioso Ulysses Moore.
Ben scritto, scorrevole e avvincente, questo primo capitolo ha però un difetto: il finale non è autoconclusivo e non permette di fermarsi qui. Per scoprire dove siano finiti Jason Julia e Rick si deve necessariamente continuare la serie e visto che la mia edizione comprende anche il secondo e terzo volume, perché fermarsi?! ;D
Letto in questa edizione
Ben scritto, scorrevole e avvincente, questo primo capitolo ha però un difetto: il finale non è autoconclusivo e non permette di fermarsi qui. Per scoprire dove siano finiti Jason Julia e Rick si deve necessariamente continuare la serie e visto che la mia edizione comprende anche il secondo e terzo volume, perché fermarsi?! ;D
Letto in questa edizione
September 11, 2021
O wiele lepsze od "Sklepika okamgnienie".
September 25, 2021
reread september 2021
February 1, 2024
całkiem przyjemne do przeczytania. na pewno zapoznam się z jeszcze jednym tomem, ale nie wiem, czy na tym nie skończy się moja przygoda z tą serią.
January 19, 2025
çocukken çook severdim
June 27, 2025
c'est de la jeunesse mais slay le jardinier
March 30, 2023
There was a lot to like about this book: the artwork, the mystery and puzzles, but it just didn't quite do it for me.
January 2, 2011
First off, the book is marketed as being Ulysses Moore, but is actually written by someone from Italy and has been translated to English. That being said, I think there were some things lost in the translation.
Our three main characters, twins Jason and Julia and their friend Rick, are fun to follow and each of them offers something different. Julia constant sarcasm and joking keeps the mood light, but Rick irked me a bit. The twins are 11 and Rick is 12, but, at times, their dialogue and knowledge base far exceeds their ages.
Still, the story is interesting enough and there is an air of mystery surrounding the twins’ home on the cliffside. The manor’s caretaker, Nester, is hard to figure out, which I like. I never really knew what to expect from the book, but at the same time, I wasn’t really that into it either. The children talk about things that were kind of over my head and I don’t see how middle grade aged children can really get a feel for something that they don’t really understand.
Aside from that, the story had its pros. Like I said, the mystery will keep the reader guessing about what’s going to happen and as the children discover more and more, it’s hard to put the book down. Budding explorers will get a kick out of The Door to Time, but they have to want it because the story moves fairly slowly. The ending is what the entire book should have been about, but since it wasn’t, I can only imagine that the second book, The Long-Lost Map, is much more exciting.
Opening line: The house appeared suddenly from around the bend. ~ pg. 2
Favorite lines: His destiny was not to die in some dark tunnel. No, he was meant for something more. ~ pg. 161
Our three main characters, twins Jason and Julia and their friend Rick, are fun to follow and each of them offers something different. Julia constant sarcasm and joking keeps the mood light, but Rick irked me a bit. The twins are 11 and Rick is 12, but, at times, their dialogue and knowledge base far exceeds their ages.
Still, the story is interesting enough and there is an air of mystery surrounding the twins’ home on the cliffside. The manor’s caretaker, Nester, is hard to figure out, which I like. I never really knew what to expect from the book, but at the same time, I wasn’t really that into it either. The children talk about things that were kind of over my head and I don’t see how middle grade aged children can really get a feel for something that they don’t really understand.
Aside from that, the story had its pros. Like I said, the mystery will keep the reader guessing about what’s going to happen and as the children discover more and more, it’s hard to put the book down. Budding explorers will get a kick out of The Door to Time, but they have to want it because the story moves fairly slowly. The ending is what the entire book should have been about, but since it wasn’t, I can only imagine that the second book, The Long-Lost Map, is much more exciting.
Opening line: The house appeared suddenly from around the bend. ~ pg. 2
Favorite lines: His destiny was not to die in some dark tunnel. No, he was meant for something more. ~ pg. 161
September 5, 2008
I loved this book! It was a fast-paced good read, great for summer-time or weekends. Plus, it is the first in a series so it is easy for kids to keep on reading! 11 year old twins Julia and Jason move into Argo Manor with their parents; an old masion on the English Sea Shore. (yes, i seem to be on a british kick, see my last review...) Is it haunted? Is there a treasure waiting to be found? What's up with the caretaker? There are so many cool questions and possibilities that it is hard to put it down to eat dinner or go to the bathroom or anything else (like come to work)! Good for girls and boys, probably fourth grade and up. But, I would also be okay with giving it to a 7th or 8th grader who is either reading a bit below grade level (it doesn't look like a "little kid" book) or who is just looking for a quick, good read- especially one with out any grown-up issues.
Update- very addictive! I read through the next 3 in the series in about 5 days! And I want more!
Update- very addictive! I read through the next 3 in the series in about 5 days! And I want more!
February 10, 2010
Just when the story got going it was over and “to be continued.” I don’t mind a cliffhanger in a book or tv series, but this book was left very unfinished. It was a good attempt and may get kids more interested in learning about Greek mythology and ancient languages. Some parts of the ancient language clues may be a bit over the heads of eleven year old readers. It was reminiscent of Harry Potter, The Secret Garden, and you could say it had some National Treasure/Da Vinci Code elements in it too. Although a disappointment so far for the series is the lack of depth of the characters. They are very much the typical kids mystery story character. The mysterious lady who wants to buy the property, the odd caretaker of the property, the pestering adventurous little brother, the pretending to be disinterested older sister, the friendly neighbor kid out for adventure…these characters could use more personality to really give the story interest.
June 26, 2010
My only complaint with this book was that it ended just when the action got going!
Jason and Julia move from London to a sleepy little seaside town in England. They move into Argo Manor, a house surrounded by mystery. Right away, they notice that the house is a little different, and along with their friend Rick begin exploring. They stumble across (or rather slide down a cliff to) a small box containing some clay balls and a message written in a strange language. After decoding the message, other clues soon become apparent to them. What are the clues to? They are not really sure, but it must be something to do with the reclusive former owner of the manor, Ulysses Moore.
Before long they discover a strange boat that although in almost perfect condition, and obviously sailed upon, has no way of getting out to sea. Saying anymore than that would ruin the story way too much.
This was an interesting book and I really liked the adventure and suspense.
Jason and Julia move from London to a sleepy little seaside town in England. They move into Argo Manor, a house surrounded by mystery. Right away, they notice that the house is a little different, and along with their friend Rick begin exploring. They stumble across (or rather slide down a cliff to) a small box containing some clay balls and a message written in a strange language. After decoding the message, other clues soon become apparent to them. What are the clues to? They are not really sure, but it must be something to do with the reclusive former owner of the manor, Ulysses Moore.
Before long they discover a strange boat that although in almost perfect condition, and obviously sailed upon, has no way of getting out to sea. Saying anymore than that would ruin the story way too much.
This was an interesting book and I really liked the adventure and suspense.
April 6, 2024
Adorabile, solo mi fa ridere che ci siano aspetti tipicamente italiani in un libro che dovrebbe essere ambientato in Cornovaglia (quando mai un inglese parlerebbe di “colpo d’aria”?! O di non fare il bagno prima che siano passate tre ore dall’aver mangiato?).
Trovo poi sterile la critica per cui nessun undicenne si esprimerebbe mai in questo modo: quando lo lessi la prima volta (e le successive venti, più o meno) avevo su per giù la stessa età dei protagonisti e ricordo di aver pensato “finalmente gente della mia età che si esprime in maniera coerente e sensata”.
Non vedo l’ora di coccolarmi nelle prossime settimane rileggendo alcuni dei miei d’infanzia preferiti, anche perché è arrivato il momento di leggere il capitolo finale.
Trovo poi sterile la critica per cui nessun undicenne si esprimerebbe mai in questo modo: quando lo lessi la prima volta (e le successive venti, più o meno) avevo su per giù la stessa età dei protagonisti e ricordo di aver pensato “finalmente gente della mia età che si esprime in maniera coerente e sensata”.
Non vedo l’ora di coccolarmi nelle prossime settimane rileggendo alcuni dei miei d’infanzia preferiti, anche perché è arrivato il momento di leggere il capitolo finale.
July 15, 2020
Wat een jeugdsentimenteel. Ik herinnerde het boek mij vaag, en heb ervan genoten zoals de eerste keer. De laatste tijd wil ik boeken herlezen die ik als kind las. Boeken die mij de liefde voor lezen hebben bijgebracht.
Boek 1 heeft wel wat weg van 'Het Huis Anubis'. Een serie die ik op latere leeftijd ontzettend tof vond. Dat verklaar vast waarom ik beide zo kon waarderen, het genre van mysterie ligt me wel. Ik ga alvast door met boek 2 want deze jeugdserie is gewoon fan-tas-tische.
Boek 1 heeft wel wat weg van 'Het Huis Anubis'. Een serie die ik op latere leeftijd ontzettend tof vond. Dat verklaar vast waarom ik beide zo kon waarderen, het genre van mysterie ligt me wel. Ik ga alvast door met boek 2 want deze jeugdserie is gewoon fan-tas-tische.
February 8, 2017
Czytana jakieś 5 razy.Najlepsza młodzieżówka ❤️ Spędzałam z nią każde wakacje ! Same dobre wspomnienia z lat podstawówki,gimnazjum..Czas w tym roku na re-read..Będzie dobry pretekst do nagrania filmiku o młodzieżówkach ! Ale to w wakacje-mam już wizję! Na łonie natury
January 10, 2021
Zo eerste boek van een nieuw jaar. Spannend en onvoorspelbaar, zo leuk dat ik eigenlijk de rest ook wil lezen. Maar ga dit jaar zoveel mogelijk uit mijn kast lezen en dus niet zoveel aanschaffen.
April 1, 2021
Nie spodziewałam się, że to będzie takie fajne!
January 27, 2022
Wciąż świetne! :). Miły powrót po latach, fajni bohaterowie, lekkie pióro i tajemnice, które sprawiają, że ciężko się oderwać. Tym razem planuję skończyć tą serię :D
November 28, 2018
Jason e Julia sono due gemelli che si sono trasferiti, insieme ai genitori, da Londra in una grande villa in Cornovaglia.
Abbandonare una grande città per trasferirsi in una zona isolata, dove è difficile persino l'accesso ad Internet, per i gemelli non è semplice, ma la casa offre tutta una serie di opportunità misteriose...
Mentre stanno giocando ed esplorando la spiaggia, insieme all'amico Rick, i gemelli scoprono una grotta misteriosa a cui si accede tramite una porta con una serratura inusuale, rimasta nascosta dietro un grande armadio. La curiosità per le scoperte, il senso d'avventura, un pizzico di incoscienza e i dubbi su Ulysses Moore, vecchio proprietario della villa, avranno la meglio...i ragazzi non avranno tempo per annoiarsi in questa sperduta zona della Cornovaglia.
Libro scorrevole destinato ai giovanissimi, in cui hanno un ruolo importante l'avventura e la capacità di superare le incertezze e gli imprevisti; qualche personaggio misterioso che intriga, ma in finale? :-(
Capisco che sia il primo libro di una serie, ma non può concludersi nel bel mezzo dei fatti!!!!!
Abbandonare una grande città per trasferirsi in una zona isolata, dove è difficile persino l'accesso ad Internet, per i gemelli non è semplice, ma la casa offre tutta una serie di opportunità misteriose...
Mentre stanno giocando ed esplorando la spiaggia, insieme all'amico Rick, i gemelli scoprono una grotta misteriosa a cui si accede tramite una porta con una serratura inusuale, rimasta nascosta dietro un grande armadio. La curiosità per le scoperte, il senso d'avventura, un pizzico di incoscienza e i dubbi su Ulysses Moore, vecchio proprietario della villa, avranno la meglio...i ragazzi non avranno tempo per annoiarsi in questa sperduta zona della Cornovaglia.
Libro scorrevole destinato ai giovanissimi, in cui hanno un ruolo importante l'avventura e la capacità di superare le incertezze e gli imprevisti; qualche personaggio misterioso che intriga, ma in finale? :-(
Capisco che sia il primo libro di una serie, ma non può concludersi nel bel mezzo dei fatti!!!!!
June 19, 2022
Buku ini bercerita tentang 3 orang anak yaitu Jason, Julia, dan Rick yang berusaha memecahkan misteri rumah Argo Manor dan penghuni sebelumnya yang misterius yaitu Ulysses Moore. Di rumah Argo Manor itu, terdapat sebuah pintu rahasia yang membuat mereka memulai petualangan.....
Bagian yang menarik dari buku ini adalah terdapat teka-teki dan kode-kode untuk memecahkan misteri-misteri. Teka-teki yang ada dalam buku ini juga benar-benar membuat kita berpikir bagaimana penyelesaiannya. Mereka juga memecahkan misteri-misteri itu dari (kamus bahasa-bahasa yang terlupakan) dan catatan-catatan harian kuno.
Buku ini adalah buku hard cover yang mempunyai cover bagus dan menarik.(aku awalnya beli karena covernya yang bagus... Hehe). Didalam buku ini juga terdapat beberapa ilustrasi yang membuat kita lebih bisa berimajinasi mendalami cerita. Untuk alur cerita keseluruhan termasuk unik. Aku juga suka dengan karakter masing-masing tokoh. Mereka mempunyai rasa penasaran dan keberanian yang tinggi untuk mencoba hal-hal yang baru. Terjemahannya juga lancar dan mudah dimengerti.
Aku rekomendasikan buku ini untuk anak dan remaja terutama bagi yang menyukai misteri dan petualangan.
My rating: 4.1/5⭐
Bagian yang menarik dari buku ini adalah terdapat teka-teki dan kode-kode untuk memecahkan misteri-misteri. Teka-teki yang ada dalam buku ini juga benar-benar membuat kita berpikir bagaimana penyelesaiannya. Mereka juga memecahkan misteri-misteri itu dari (kamus bahasa-bahasa yang terlupakan) dan catatan-catatan harian kuno.
Buku ini adalah buku hard cover yang mempunyai cover bagus dan menarik.(aku awalnya beli karena covernya yang bagus... Hehe). Didalam buku ini juga terdapat beberapa ilustrasi yang membuat kita lebih bisa berimajinasi mendalami cerita. Untuk alur cerita keseluruhan termasuk unik. Aku juga suka dengan karakter masing-masing tokoh. Mereka mempunyai rasa penasaran dan keberanian yang tinggi untuk mencoba hal-hal yang baru. Terjemahannya juga lancar dan mudah dimengerti.
Aku rekomendasikan buku ini untuk anak dan remaja terutama bagi yang menyukai misteri dan petualangan.
My rating: 4.1/5⭐
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