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The Fifth Codex
At Tulum, a Mayan archeological site in the Yucatan peninsula, Richard Woodson, a well-known archeologist, and his sixteen-year-old apprentice, Pedro a native Mayan, find a journal that had been hidden in the ruins for hundreds of years. Woodson discovers the journal had been written by Gonzalo Guerrero, the first Spaniard to live among the Maya in the Yucatan Peninsula. As Pedro and Woodson translate the document they realize that Guerrero had stumbled onto something that he could not have possibly understood. At first the mystery appeared to be the existence of an ancient lost city. But what Woodson and Pedro discovered was the existence of a rare codex (book) The Fifth Codex and set out to find it!
254 pages, Hardcover
First published May 17, 2011
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Robert Bresloff
25 books4 followersRobert Bresloff’s passion for history, adventure, and the classics are brought together here in The Wee Musketeers. A former professional musician and songwriter, he is currently writing novels for young adult readers, fitness columns, and magazine articles. Robert works as a Fitness Therapist and lives in a Chicago suburb with his wife, Debra.
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April 7, 2020
4,25 stars - English Ebook - review follows later
June 2, 2022
3,75 sterren - Nederlandse hardcover
Het langverwachte vervolg op De Torenclub en het geheim van de grafheuvel. Wat had ik hier zin in, weer een spannend archeologisch avontuur!
Deze keer vliegen we naar Mexico, waar de leden van De Torenclub op zoek gaan naar Jeffreys vader én naar de Vijfde Codex. Lukt het de leden om een wereldramp te voorkomen?
Als ik dit boek moet omschrijven in 3 woorden zijn dat: spanning, mysterie en avontuur. Het leest makkelijk en de karakters kloppen binnen het verhaal.
Het langverwachte vervolg op De Torenclub en het geheim van de grafheuvel. Wat had ik hier zin in, weer een spannend archeologisch avontuur!
Deze keer vliegen we naar Mexico, waar de leden van De Torenclub op zoek gaan naar Jeffreys vader én naar de Vijfde Codex. Lukt het de leden om een wereldramp te voorkomen?
Als ik dit boek moet omschrijven in 3 woorden zijn dat: spanning, mysterie en avontuur. Het leest makkelijk en de karakters kloppen binnen het verhaal.
August 28, 2011
At Tulum, a Mayan archeological site in the Yucatan peninsula, Richard Woodson, a well-known archeologist, and his sixteen-year-old apprentice, Pedro a native Mayan, find a journal that had been hidden in the ruins for hundreds of years. Woodson discovers the journal had been written by Gonzalo Guerrero, the first Spaniard to live among the Maya in the Yucatan Peninsula. As Pedro and Woodson translate the document they realize that Guerrero had stumbled onto something that he could not have possibly understood. At first the mystery appeared to be the existence of an ancient lost city. But what Woodson and Pedro discovered was the existence of a rare codex (book) The Fifth Codex and set out to find it!
Goodreads Summary
This book will interest children, the book is fairly lengthy-roughly 240 pages. The novel starts off fast-paced and, for the most part, keeps that pace. The characters are fun to read about. Pedro is inquisitive, intelligent, and kind. Richard is nice, adventurous, and interesting. The characters will hold the readers' attention for the majority of the book. There are excerpts from Guerrero's journal included for the readers' perusal. The action is tame, but exciting-aimed at a younger age group than "teen." The ending is perfect for the novel. The plot is exactly as stated above. This book is especially good for boys who have a hard time finding a good book to read.
Goodreads Summary
This book will interest children, the book is fairly lengthy-roughly 240 pages. The novel starts off fast-paced and, for the most part, keeps that pace. The characters are fun to read about. Pedro is inquisitive, intelligent, and kind. Richard is nice, adventurous, and interesting. The characters will hold the readers' attention for the majority of the book. There are excerpts from Guerrero's journal included for the readers' perusal. The action is tame, but exciting-aimed at a younger age group than "teen." The ending is perfect for the novel. The plot is exactly as stated above. This book is especially good for boys who have a hard time finding a good book to read.
October 16, 2012
The Fifth Codex by Robert Bresloff is the first in a series of archeological finds. Take a journey with the Spanish as they discover the Mayan people and their culture or race through the streets of the Yucatan Peninsula with only a hundred year old journal as your guide.
Bresloff’s story doesn’t lack for adventure, however the language, themes, and the graphic nature of the Mayan ceremonies are borderline for the target audience with references “shots of tequila”, the use of phrase “you son of a _____” and “What the_____.” Leaving blanks for the students to fill in with their own imaginations, which at times can much worse than the entire phrase.
The Mayan ceremonies described at the end of the book reference human sacrifice and demon possession. Neither of these themes would be appropriate for a Christian school or a young reader.
The story is told very well, but perhaps for an older audience. (reviewed by M.Free)
DISCLOSURE: A copy of The Fifth Codex was provided to us by the author for the purpose of a review. Opinions expressed are those of the reviewer. NOTE: This book will not in the ACS Library.
Bresloff’s story doesn’t lack for adventure, however the language, themes, and the graphic nature of the Mayan ceremonies are borderline for the target audience with references “shots of tequila”, the use of phrase “you son of a _____” and “What the_____.” Leaving blanks for the students to fill in with their own imaginations, which at times can much worse than the entire phrase.
The Mayan ceremonies described at the end of the book reference human sacrifice and demon possession. Neither of these themes would be appropriate for a Christian school or a young reader.
The story is told very well, but perhaps for an older audience. (reviewed by M.Free)
DISCLOSURE: A copy of The Fifth Codex was provided to us by the author for the purpose of a review. Opinions expressed are those of the reviewer. NOTE: This book will not in the ACS Library.
February 27, 2011
This is the first book of a new adventure series
July 10, 2015
This book had it's ups and downs but a very good read, I hope Robert Bresloff is working on a part 2 to this.
July 26, 2015
Was okay, something missing
At times it pulled me into the story and other times it a seemed to sound like a merry go round plot,
At times it pulled me into the story and other times it a seemed to sound like a merry go round plot,
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March 14, 2011I just won this book on first reads and I think it looks like a fun read. Hope I get it soon.
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