Send Simon Savage #1

by Stephen Measday

Simon’s father has drowned under mysterious circumstances and Simon wants to know why. So when two secretive men turn up with classified information and an offer of a place in an elite school, Simon jumps at the chance—not least because these men seem to know more about his father than they’re letting on. This
however, is no ordinary school, it is one of the world’s most uber secret organisations: The Time Bureau and Simon has been hand chosen for training. Three centuries and multiple time trips later, Simon discovers a world he never knew existed and the story of a father he didn’t know as well as he thought he had. Unlocking these secrets is only the beginning for Simon Savage…

Genres: Fiction, Adventure

284 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 1, 2010

Reviews

[Dale · Rating 3 out of 5]

Meh. It wasn't terrible, but it wasn't great. The characters lack much depth or personality... they are very quick to get over the life changing ordeals they face throughout the story. I wish I had such wonderful coping skills!

[Anne Barwell · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a good read, but very much written for a younger audience. Some books for this age group I don't have that feeling about, but this one felt it, though I do wonder if it was because I'd recently read Time Riders which is definitely YA, and was comparing the two.

It's the first of a new series and I will read the rest, as I'm curious as to how it plays out, but the identity of the supposed bad guy and his justifications for what he'd done - something sat wrong how it spun him 180. I'm guessing it's because I'm looking at it from an adult perspective and this is written for kids.

Still, it was well written, the characters are likeable, and the action scenes were well paced and held together. I did enjoy it, there's just something I can't quite put my finger on that doesn't do the final - must have copy, wow this was so good feeling I've had from other books of late.

[Alison · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was OK not great. Perhaps unfortunate that I have read some rollicking fast paced, action filled books in the past days and this just wasn't as strong. I have the print copy of this in our school library as well as the ebook edition of this and the sequel. One I would recommend for younger readers rather than my older 11+ kids.

[Tyler · Rating 4 out of 5]

it was awesome

[Gypsy · Rating 1 out of 5]

I like it, but i'm not in love with it.
Surprises, surprises

[Jamie · Rating 3 out of 5]

so far its... different. I like in a different way.

[Trish · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it...amazing

[The Bookshop Umina]

Promising concept but let down by the writing.

[Chantal · Rating 3 out of 5]

Suited to primary-lower secondary. Science fiction - time-travel, with concept of consequences of actions or presence.

[James · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an interesting book with a capital I

[Sophia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was great, action pack and full of adventure

[Claude's Bookzone · Rating 1 out of 5]

1.5 Stars