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Tunnels of Moose Jaw #2
Tunnels of Terror: Another Moose Jaw Adventure
Fourteen-year-old Andrea once again travels back in time to uncover the secrets of an unsuspecting theft ring in the mysterious tunnels of Moose Jaw this time with her brother in tow.
Andrea would like to forget all about her trip back in time to the Prohibition days of the 1920s in Moose Jaw in Tunnels of Time. But then she agrees to take her younger brother Tony to their grandparents in Moose Jaw.
Andrea and Tony arrive only to find that their grandparents are missing! Then Tony learns about his sister's previous tunnel adventure, and decides to have one of his own. But he leaves his medication behind, and Andrea has no choice but to pursue him into the tunnels of the past.
Upon her return to the olden days, Andrea finds that her assistance is needed to expose a local theft ring and a corrupt police force. Will Andrea get Tony his medicine on time? Can Tony and Andrea learn to conquer their fears of growing up and being responsible? Can they expose the real crooks before they become trapped in the past?
Mary Bishop is a teacher-librarian in the Saskatoon public school system. She is a wonderful reader of her own work and is in great demand for writing workshops to help young people begin to write their own stories. In her spare time she loves to spend time with her family and friends walking, biking and skiing.
Andrea would like to forget all about her trip back in time to the Prohibition days of the 1920s in Moose Jaw in Tunnels of Time. But then she agrees to take her younger brother Tony to their grandparents in Moose Jaw.
Andrea and Tony arrive only to find that their grandparents are missing! Then Tony learns about his sister's previous tunnel adventure, and decides to have one of his own. But he leaves his medication behind, and Andrea has no choice but to pursue him into the tunnels of the past.
Upon her return to the olden days, Andrea finds that her assistance is needed to expose a local theft ring and a corrupt police force. Will Andrea get Tony his medicine on time? Can Tony and Andrea learn to conquer their fears of growing up and being responsible? Can they expose the real crooks before they become trapped in the past?
Mary Bishop is a teacher-librarian in the Saskatoon public school system. She is a wonderful reader of her own work and is in great demand for writing workshops to help young people begin to write their own stories. In her spare time she loves to spend time with her family and friends walking, biking and skiing.
304 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2001
About the author
Mary Harelkin Bishop
15 books17 followersMary Bishop is a teacher-librarian in the Saskatoon public school system. Writing has always been a very important aspect in her life. Mary knew she was a writer when she was nine years old. Mary has had a few poems and a short story published in local publications, as well. She is a wonderful reader of her own work and is in great demand for writing workshops to help young people begin to write their own stories. In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her family and friends walking, biking, and skiing.
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May 26, 2024
Mary Harelkin Bishop is compellingly creative. I must visit the true tunnels in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Since I hate made-up historical fiction, a mystical experience 2000 was a win for me. Incorporating real history is valuable and ethereal elements are made for me! I picture my little nephew reading this collection. I liked 2001 “Tunnels Of Terror: Another Moose Jaw Adventure” better, although both garnered four stars.
Small detractors added up. The word “towards” without “S” is a personal aversion, which some Americans omit. I read that Mary was born there. I justifiably criticize how invasively the word repeated. I groaned in countless cases, when using “went to” and “looked at” were far more succinct and suitable to the sentences!
I commend introducing juvenile diabetes but 9 year-old Tony Talbot was unlikeable. Mary overstated everything so badly, I question her editor. It took 66 pages to see the tunnels. The supposed build-up comprised 13 year-old Andrea repeating her fear of them and of giving Tony insulin. All he did was whine. Mary exaggerated Tony’s demand for fun, despite reading of the danger Andrea survived and clumsily kept reiterating that it occurred one year ago. Things like dropping the insulin or tripping on an urgent race home, were tropes to do without.
I loved the magic! Instead of heedlessly falling into “a time window”, as I call it, Andrea feels an electric pull and relatives can summon her! Rosie, baby Alan, Bea & Vance Talbot are wonderful friends. I was touched that the kids met Viola & Hugh, their Great-Grandparents. Calling Vance “Grandpa”, who was about 14 years-old, was hilarious! Experiencing the 1920s townspeople aboveground, was much brighter.
The magnetic pull to leave reminded me of Robert Liparulo’s “Dreamhouse Kings” series but his concept was published in 2008, well after Mary’s!
Small detractors added up. The word “towards” without “S” is a personal aversion, which some Americans omit. I read that Mary was born there. I justifiably criticize how invasively the word repeated. I groaned in countless cases, when using “went to” and “looked at” were far more succinct and suitable to the sentences!
I commend introducing juvenile diabetes but 9 year-old Tony Talbot was unlikeable. Mary overstated everything so badly, I question her editor. It took 66 pages to see the tunnels. The supposed build-up comprised 13 year-old Andrea repeating her fear of them and of giving Tony insulin. All he did was whine. Mary exaggerated Tony’s demand for fun, despite reading of the danger Andrea survived and clumsily kept reiterating that it occurred one year ago. Things like dropping the insulin or tripping on an urgent race home, were tropes to do without.
I loved the magic! Instead of heedlessly falling into “a time window”, as I call it, Andrea feels an electric pull and relatives can summon her! Rosie, baby Alan, Bea & Vance Talbot are wonderful friends. I was touched that the kids met Viola & Hugh, their Great-Grandparents. Calling Vance “Grandpa”, who was about 14 years-old, was hilarious! Experiencing the 1920s townspeople aboveground, was much brighter.
The magnetic pull to leave reminded me of Robert Liparulo’s “Dreamhouse Kings” series but his concept was published in 2008, well after Mary’s!
October 20, 2022
This one was not my favourite of the series, but it was still a great book. Overall this is a fun, educational, and interesting series and I would highly recommend it. Definitely could be used as a stepping stone for teaching history, life lessons, decision making and consequences, etc. to age appropriate children/adolescents. Reading it as an adult the books were still enjoyable!
October 9, 2010
it was ok i guess
March 22, 2023
This is book 2 in the series Moose Jaw (Saskatchewan) series. Andrea and her brother, Tony, are once again spending some time with their Aunt and Grandparents. The last time Andrea had discovered the tunnel system under the town of Moose Jaw and had a time travel adventure. Meantime, her younger brother had managed to get hold of her diary and read about her adventure, and Tony is all in for another adventure. Will Andrea and Tony go back to the roaring 20's and find another adveture?
This is a well written children's book appropriate for ages 9-12. With twists and turns as Andrea and Tony, along with their grandparents and aunt as children, find themselves in a full-fledged mystery as they determine who is hiding stolen goods in the tunnels. I especially liked the role Tony played as he learns, along with his sister's help, how to deal with his diabetes. It's explained in such a way that children in this age group would understand both what causes it and how it is handled. Overall, an ejoyable and appropriate read for this age group.
This is a well written children's book appropriate for ages 9-12. With twists and turns as Andrea and Tony, along with their grandparents and aunt as children, find themselves in a full-fledged mystery as they determine who is hiding stolen goods in the tunnels. I especially liked the role Tony played as he learns, along with his sister's help, how to deal with his diabetes. It's explained in such a way that children in this age group would understand both what causes it and how it is handled. Overall, an ejoyable and appropriate read for this age group.
April 25, 2024
I read this series when I was 11 and thought it was the bees knees! Now, re-reading it as an adult, it's hard to enjoy it in the same way, but I'm still giving it 4 stars for the way it made me feel as a kid!
November 3, 2024
Another great book in this time travel series ideal for middle school readers. This one introduces the readers to the reality of what living with a chronic illness can be like. I felt it was dealt with realistically.
April 8, 2019
I was kinda hoping this one would be about Al Capone too. But it was a good book anyway.
March 21, 2023
Amazing book can't wait to read next one
June 3, 2020
I enjoyed this book more than the first one, but there is still something that I don't completely like about these books that I can't pinpoint. I liked how this book also had Tony travelling through time as well, despite his diabetes. I probably enjoyed this book more than the first one because it was a bit more of a mystery story than the first one, and the characters were familiar this time. This book was a quick read again, like the first one.
August 27, 2014
A very good book. it was so close to home that I couldn't help but enjoy it. the characters are very well developed. I Reem bee reading Tunnels of Time when it first came out....and now...14 years later, I'm continuing the series.
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