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Ryan Quinn and the Rebel's Escape
Ryan Quinn hopes his traveling days are over. The son of a United Nations worker, he’s grown up in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa—everywhere but home. He’s finally settled at a great school in New York and is making friends when, suddenly, his world is turned upside down.
Ryan is blindsided when his father disappears and his mother is abducted. Left with nothing but questions, he soon discovers his parents have been leading a double life. They actually work with the Emergency Rescue Committee, an underground organization that has performed dangerous rescue missions since World War II, and they’ve been secretly training Ryan to follow in their footsteps.
With his parents’ lives in the balance and more at stake than he knows, Ryan dives into a mission of international intrigue that sends him around the globe. To survive, he must trust his training and perform his own daring rescue mission in a thrilling race for freedom.
Ryan is blindsided when his father disappears and his mother is abducted. Left with nothing but questions, he soon discovers his parents have been leading a double life. They actually work with the Emergency Rescue Committee, an underground organization that has performed dangerous rescue missions since World War II, and they’ve been secretly training Ryan to follow in their footsteps.
With his parents’ lives in the balance and more at stake than he knows, Ryan dives into a mission of international intrigue that sends him around the globe. To survive, he must trust his training and perform his own daring rescue mission in a thrilling race for freedom.
368 pages, Hardcover
First published October 25, 2016
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September 21, 2016
Ryan Quinn grew up all over the world and he and his mother followed his father from one diplomatic assignment to another. He learned to eat strange foods, adapt strange customs, and make friends wherever he was - until he got to be a teenager. Then it became harder and harder to fit in and he began spending a lot of time alone. His mother convinced his father that they needed to settle down so that Ryan could finally find a place to fit in and make friends.
Now settled in New York and in eighth grade, Ryan is at an international school and making friends. Danny is his best friend and an interesting character. He is a hacker, inventor, and believes himself to be a gift to the ladies. Ryan also has a crush on Kasey but finds himself strangely tongue-tied whenever he is around her.
Ryan's father goes off on an assignment and drops out of contact. Strangers break in and kidnap his mother. They want to know where his father is and where Myat Kaw is. Ryan has never heard of Myat Kaw but he'll do anything to get his mother back. He discovers a hidden room on the first floor of his house that has a variety of forged passports and credit cards. When a young woman whose face is on one of those cards shows up, Ryan is determined to go with her to find his father.
Ryan finds himself in Andakar, a military dictatorship near China, searching for his father and Myat Kaw. With help from Danny who is doing his computer tricks at home, Ryan breaks into a military post to find his first clue. He tracks his father to a hidden temple with soldiers chasing him the whole way. There he meet Myat Kaw and learns that she is a young girl about his own age named Lan.
With his father injured, it is up to Ryan to get Lan to safety. They have all sorts of adventures as they travel. Meanwhile, Danny and Kasey are back home in New York trying to track down Ryan's mother. They also have all sorts of adventures.
This story was action-packed an exciting with Ryan playing the James Bond role with Danny serving as his Q. Kasey isn't a Bond girl but is a smart, competent character who becomes one of the team. This is the first book in a trilogy and I can't wait to read the rest.
Now settled in New York and in eighth grade, Ryan is at an international school and making friends. Danny is his best friend and an interesting character. He is a hacker, inventor, and believes himself to be a gift to the ladies. Ryan also has a crush on Kasey but finds himself strangely tongue-tied whenever he is around her.
Ryan's father goes off on an assignment and drops out of contact. Strangers break in and kidnap his mother. They want to know where his father is and where Myat Kaw is. Ryan has never heard of Myat Kaw but he'll do anything to get his mother back. He discovers a hidden room on the first floor of his house that has a variety of forged passports and credit cards. When a young woman whose face is on one of those cards shows up, Ryan is determined to go with her to find his father.
Ryan finds himself in Andakar, a military dictatorship near China, searching for his father and Myat Kaw. With help from Danny who is doing his computer tricks at home, Ryan breaks into a military post to find his first clue. He tracks his father to a hidden temple with soldiers chasing him the whole way. There he meet Myat Kaw and learns that she is a young girl about his own age named Lan.
With his father injured, it is up to Ryan to get Lan to safety. They have all sorts of adventures as they travel. Meanwhile, Danny and Kasey are back home in New York trying to track down Ryan's mother. They also have all sorts of adventures.
This story was action-packed an exciting with Ryan playing the James Bond role with Danny serving as his Q. Kasey isn't a Bond girl but is a smart, competent character who becomes one of the team. This is the first book in a trilogy and I can't wait to read the rest.
August 28, 2017
I read most of this book in one sitting, it was that exciting! In many ways this read like the plot of a teenage James Bond movie... spies, gadgets, a motley crew of teammates, kidnappings, shootouts and so much more. This was more violent than I expected it to be, but I think it appropriately raises the stakes of everything Ryan and his friends are doing. McGee does an excellent job keeping the plot moving at a fast clip, while still immersing the reader in the world of spies. The fictional (though clearly inspired by Southeast Asia) Andakar is beautifully described to highlight the culture, political climate and the danger that's at every turn. I enjoyed the cinematic quality McGee's writing took on, I'd love to see this visually, though his writing captures all the action and adventure really well. I also felt like Ryan's talents were explained in a believable way throughout, it was fun to read about his experiences in different countries and his love of chocolate from around the world. Really fun read!
January 30, 2018
Definitely a high-octane adventure! While elements of the plot line were over the top, this was a book I could not put down and am certain middle schoolers will love.
May 13, 2017
The son of a UN employee, Ryan Quinn has been living in all kinds of places all around the world. However, all Ryan ever wanted to do was to live in the US and be a normal, American kid. Finally, his dream has come true. He has been living in New York for two months and already made some cool new friends. But all of a sudden, Ryan's dad goes missing and his mom gets kidnapped right before his very eyes! As Ryan looks into his parents' lives, he learns about a dark secret they have been hiding from him for his entire life. Ryan is pretty good at defending himself and his friends in school when bullies pick on them, but will he be able to save his parents?
It's not super gore-y, but I would say 10+ for mention of torture (Ryan witnesses a man being whipped with a riding crop), a child losing enough blood to the point of passing out, an almost drowning, and plenty of bad guys with guns chasing kids. No sex, no bad language.
It's not super gore-y, but I would say 10+ for mention of torture (Ryan witnesses a man being whipped with a riding crop), a child losing enough blood to the point of passing out, an almost drowning, and plenty of bad guys with guns chasing kids. No sex, no bad language.
December 21, 2016
What a thoroughly refreshing change of genre for young adults (and older kids at heart) who are bogged down by the glut of dystopian fiction that has clogged creative arteries. Ryan Quinn is a seemingly regular kid who for the most part feels every bit the normal teenager. But suddenly his father goes missing, his mother is kidnapped, and Ryan's legacy is suddenly staring him in the face. Mcgee has fashioned a literary robe goldberg that starts with a small domino drop which quickly and relentlessly charges through one crash bang action sequence after another. The first of a planned trilogy and a sure fire bet to end up as a teen Mission Impossible or Jason Bourne movie franchise.
February 18, 2021
....THIS IS A TO BE CONTINUED BOOK. By library doesn’t have the second book..... WHYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEE
January 31, 2017
One of my favorite books I've read all year. I've read a lot! Really really good action packed story. And I like the way you always knew what the character was thinking.
February 16, 2019
The scream startled Ryan into action. As he raced up the stairs, he knew one thing for certain: his mother was in serious danger. Bursting into the kitchen, Ryan assessed the scene. Two burly Asian officials were restraining and interrogating his mother. Acting on instinct, Ryan jumped into the scuffle. Even though Ryan was a practiced fighter, the intruders’ skills were far superior. One attacker opened a packet containing a chlorophyll-filled rag. Ryan took advantage of the temporary distraction and seized the man’s handgun. Ryan steadied the weapon and prepared to fire. This action-packed scene set the stage for Ron McGee’s debut novel, Ryan Quinn and the Rebel’s Escape. Due to the overuse of adjectives, underdeveloped characters, and continuous action, Ryan Quinn and the Rebel’s Escape is a three-star novel.
First of all, Ron McGee used adjectives to illustrate scenes. However, he relied too heavily on descriptive words. McGee told readers what he wanted them to know; he did not show them. For example, McGee talked about “beautiful elephant costumes” (158). It would have been more effective to describe the intricacy of the costume than to simply use the term “beautiful”. This was a frequent occurrence throughout the novel. Too often, McGee relied on adjectives alone to express a point. Adjectives are beneficial in literary works, but descriptive words should not take the place of point-illustrating scenes.
The characters in Ryan Quinn and the Rebel’s Escape were not well developed. There were distinct categories of “good” and “bad”. Every character in the “good” category possessed few, if any, negative traits. Likewise, characters in the “bad” category exhibited no noble deeds or intentions. This rigid split was unrealistic and caused characters to be unrelatable and unbelievable. On the other hand, this novel contained one backstabbing character; however, her betrayal was foreshadowed fairly early on, so readers experienced little surprise when this plot twist came about. Overall, the characters in this book should be given more developed personalities.
Despite the lack of development and the flatness of characters, Ryan Quinn and the Rebel’s Escape contained quite a bit of action. Chapters cut back and forth between characters. For example, when Ryan and Lan jumped in a raging river, the next scene switched to Danny in the United States. This tactic kept the reader engaged at all times. Even though Ryan Quinn and the Rebel’s Escape was lacking in certain areas, it was a suspenseful novel.
Ryan Quinn and the Rebel’s Escape deserves three stars. This rating can be justified by the lack of descriptive scenes, the flat characters, and the nonstop conflict. This book is ideal for 3-8 graders. It is recommendable to readers who enjoy nonstop action but do not mind a lack of depth. To resume, Ryan attempted to steady the handgun. One attacker hurried outside to prepare the getaway vehicle. The other man continued to restrain Ryan’s mother and pushed her body between Ryan and himself, daring Ryan to shoot. Helplessly, Ryan watched as the kidnapper forced the chlorophyll-soaked rag over mother’s airways and shoved her out the door. Ryan gave chase, but was unable to prevent the abductors from loading his mother in a black sedan and driving away. Ryan was about to embark on the journey of a lifetime to bring her home.
First of all, Ron McGee used adjectives to illustrate scenes. However, he relied too heavily on descriptive words. McGee told readers what he wanted them to know; he did not show them. For example, McGee talked about “beautiful elephant costumes” (158). It would have been more effective to describe the intricacy of the costume than to simply use the term “beautiful”. This was a frequent occurrence throughout the novel. Too often, McGee relied on adjectives alone to express a point. Adjectives are beneficial in literary works, but descriptive words should not take the place of point-illustrating scenes.
The characters in Ryan Quinn and the Rebel’s Escape were not well developed. There were distinct categories of “good” and “bad”. Every character in the “good” category possessed few, if any, negative traits. Likewise, characters in the “bad” category exhibited no noble deeds or intentions. This rigid split was unrealistic and caused characters to be unrelatable and unbelievable. On the other hand, this novel contained one backstabbing character; however, her betrayal was foreshadowed fairly early on, so readers experienced little surprise when this plot twist came about. Overall, the characters in this book should be given more developed personalities.
Despite the lack of development and the flatness of characters, Ryan Quinn and the Rebel’s Escape contained quite a bit of action. Chapters cut back and forth between characters. For example, when Ryan and Lan jumped in a raging river, the next scene switched to Danny in the United States. This tactic kept the reader engaged at all times. Even though Ryan Quinn and the Rebel’s Escape was lacking in certain areas, it was a suspenseful novel.
Ryan Quinn and the Rebel’s Escape deserves three stars. This rating can be justified by the lack of descriptive scenes, the flat characters, and the nonstop conflict. This book is ideal for 3-8 graders. It is recommendable to readers who enjoy nonstop action but do not mind a lack of depth. To resume, Ryan attempted to steady the handgun. One attacker hurried outside to prepare the getaway vehicle. The other man continued to restrain Ryan’s mother and pushed her body between Ryan and himself, daring Ryan to shoot. Helplessly, Ryan watched as the kidnapper forced the chlorophyll-soaked rag over mother’s airways and shoved her out the door. Ryan gave chase, but was unable to prevent the abductors from loading his mother in a black sedan and driving away. Ryan was about to embark on the journey of a lifetime to bring her home.
September 7, 2017
***This book is a nominee for the 2018-19 Golden Sowers Novels List.***
Ryan Quinn just wants to be a normal teenager. Play baseball. Go to school. Find some friends. Now that his parents have somewhat settled in New York, he thinks this could be his chance. Sure his dad still travels for his job with the UN, but they no longer settle for months or years at a time in foreign countries. While that was exciting, Ryan is ready for dull.
And then his mother is abducted. And he finds a secret room in his house, with fake passports, credit cards, and identities for his whole family. Is his father a criminal like the FBI claims? Will he be able to rescue his mom? Ryan is thrown into a high-stakes, fast-paced adventure that rivals Jason Bourne.
REVIEW:
True rating is probably a 3.5. This was good, and I read it quickly, but it just wasn't amazing. The writing was a bit forced at times (it felt obvious that this author doesn't write for middle grade students that often). And, I didn't like the hard-core cliffhanger ending. Those just aren't my thing. Overall, this is a solid book that I will readily recommend to kids looking for a mystery or an adventure story.
Ryan Quinn just wants to be a normal teenager. Play baseball. Go to school. Find some friends. Now that his parents have somewhat settled in New York, he thinks this could be his chance. Sure his dad still travels for his job with the UN, but they no longer settle for months or years at a time in foreign countries. While that was exciting, Ryan is ready for dull.
And then his mother is abducted. And he finds a secret room in his house, with fake passports, credit cards, and identities for his whole family. Is his father a criminal like the FBI claims? Will he be able to rescue his mom? Ryan is thrown into a high-stakes, fast-paced adventure that rivals Jason Bourne.
REVIEW:
True rating is probably a 3.5. This was good, and I read it quickly, but it just wasn't amazing. The writing was a bit forced at times (it felt obvious that this author doesn't write for middle grade students that often). And, I didn't like the hard-core cliffhanger ending. Those just aren't my thing. Overall, this is a solid book that I will readily recommend to kids looking for a mystery or an adventure story.
April 17, 2017
I thought that it was a great book! The book was full of adventure and whenever the character felt that he was in good hands, danger right around the corner provides a good surprise. I would recommend this to people who like adventure, and although this book wasn't really Mystery, I still think that there is a lot of thinking involved and so I would also recommend it to Mystery lovers, like me!
January 12, 2020
I discovered that the main theme in this book were trust. Trust appears in lots of situations. For example: Ryan's mother had been kidnapped and his dad had gotten in trouble because of their job. A colleague of Ryan's parents came to help, called Tasha. At first she doesn't trust Ryan could help her and thinks that Ryan will slow her down. Then, Ryan showed his strength and his intellegence which made Tahsa believe that he's actually useful. I learned that, you can't just deny someone's ability of doing something without letting them try.
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October 13, 2020It was pretty good. Strong storyline, but kind of waste in some parts. The writing style became sloppy every now and then, ending many chapters in cliffhangers. Well-developed characters though, and a story that makes you want to keep reading.
April 22, 2021
I wonder what Tasha's real mission is, as the book comes to a close, it puts me at the edge of my seat, just thinking about book 2. I definitely recommend to any reader who likes a bit of adventure in their bookshelf.
September 25, 2023
A very fast-paced, action-filled adventure that Josh and I enjoyed. It definitely wasn't near the top of books we've read, but after getting bogged down in a couple of books lately, it was fun to race through this one.
March 23, 2018
Ryan Quinn knows he isn't normal. He's lived all over the world thanks to his parents international work. But he's a very good chameleon, and he's hoping to fit in as normal as possible at his new school in New York. His parents have promised to make this a more permanent location too. But when his mother is kidnapped and the kidnappers are demanding his dad trade some person named Myat Kaw, Ryan quickly discovers that his parents international work was never what he thought. His father hasn't responded in days, so when a lady named Tasha shows up saying she's going after Mr. Quinn, Ryan decides to tag along. Even if Tasha thinks he's a liability. It turns out Ryan's parents have been unknowingly training him for years for this kind of work. But even with all his international experience and spy skills, it will take a miracle for him to find his dad and save his mom in time.
I started reading this and was floored by how the students at my school are going to crack this cover and think this was written just for them. Our school is the International Community School of Bangkok, which we call ICS. Ryan goes to the International Community School of New York, which he calls ICS. Ryan is a professional chameleon because he's what we'd call a third culture kid. The students at our school are all third culture kids too. They will totally get him. And then Ryan hops on a plane headed for Southeast Asia to save his dad. Granted, Ryan spends most of his time in a made up country (that is located in Burma/Myanmar's spot and bears some similarity to it in political structure but also somewhat fictional). Regardless, my students will freak out he comes to next door to where we live for his adventures. Ryan has a high octane exciting adventure and manages to mostly save the day, which they will love. Now, that said. My students will probably also be the only ones who will see plot holes in this story. The average American kid won't notice a thing. To my students (and me), there were some glaring plot holes so it requires a bit of suspension of belief to buy the success of Ryan. It still will likely be popular, but I was a teensy bit disappointed. Though again, probably have to live in SE Asia like me to notice anything. If you want to know the plot holes, check out the spoiler. If you want to live in blissful ignorance, don't.
Notes on content: No language issues that I remember. No sexual content. A fist fight at school that doesn't result in any serious injuries (but does get punished). Bad guys threaten serious injury/death. It is clear that the bad guys torture people (but not a ton of details). One guy is shot in front of Ryan and killed. Another person is shot with some description of the wound. The violence is serious enough I'd recommend this more towards mature middle schoolers on up, probably not elementary.
I started reading this and was floored by how the students at my school are going to crack this cover and think this was written just for them. Our school is the International Community School of Bangkok, which we call ICS. Ryan goes to the International Community School of New York, which he calls ICS. Ryan is a professional chameleon because he's what we'd call a third culture kid. The students at our school are all third culture kids too. They will totally get him. And then Ryan hops on a plane headed for Southeast Asia to save his dad. Granted, Ryan spends most of his time in a made up country (that is located in Burma/Myanmar's spot and bears some similarity to it in political structure but also somewhat fictional). Regardless, my students will freak out he comes to next door to where we live for his adventures. Ryan has a high octane exciting adventure and manages to mostly save the day, which they will love. Now, that said. My students will probably also be the only ones who will see plot holes in this story. The average American kid won't notice a thing. To my students (and me), there were some glaring plot holes so it requires a bit of suspension of belief to buy the success of Ryan. It still will likely be popular, but I was a teensy bit disappointed. Though again, probably have to live in SE Asia like me to notice anything. If you want to know the plot holes, check out the spoiler. If you want to live in blissful ignorance, don't.
Notes on content: No language issues that I remember. No sexual content. A fist fight at school that doesn't result in any serious injuries (but does get punished). Bad guys threaten serious injury/death. It is clear that the bad guys torture people (but not a ton of details). One guy is shot in front of Ryan and killed. Another person is shot with some description of the wound. The violence is serious enough I'd recommend this more towards mature middle schoolers on up, probably not elementary.
March 5, 2017
Ryan Quinn, eighth grader has lived all over the world with his parents who have jobs that take them to exotic locations. Now that he’s in middle school all he really wants is a “normal” life: live in the United States, eat some fast food, and get to know American kids for a change.
Once Ryan’s family moves to New York he thinks he’s gotten all he wished for, but soon he realizes things are not as they seem. As he’s leaving school one afternoon he notices that he’s being followed by a strange man. Thanks to fun spy games his dad taught him while growing up, Ryan deftly shakes his follower, but he soon finds out why he’s being followed. His father, who is supposed to be at a Plastics Convention in Thailand, is reportedly not there, and his mother gets kidnapped, and the kidnappers will only release her when he finds his father. This leaves Ryan the heavy responsibility of finding his father to save his mother.
International travel, finding his father without getting caught, and rescuing a teen whistle blower are just a few of the tasks on Ryan’s To Do list. Fortunately, Ryan has new friends at his international school who are willing to help. Action keeps this fast-paced story rolling, while smart teens with good knowledge of international affairs and crafty solutions arrive to save the day. Readers who like the Alex Rider series (Stormbreaker), will love the new Ryan Quinn series. This is the first book in a planned trilogy and it does not disappoint. Like the Alex Rider series, this is a great book to recommend to reluctant readers and readers who love action and adventure.
Once Ryan’s family moves to New York he thinks he’s gotten all he wished for, but soon he realizes things are not as they seem. As he’s leaving school one afternoon he notices that he’s being followed by a strange man. Thanks to fun spy games his dad taught him while growing up, Ryan deftly shakes his follower, but he soon finds out why he’s being followed. His father, who is supposed to be at a Plastics Convention in Thailand, is reportedly not there, and his mother gets kidnapped, and the kidnappers will only release her when he finds his father. This leaves Ryan the heavy responsibility of finding his father to save his mother.
International travel, finding his father without getting caught, and rescuing a teen whistle blower are just a few of the tasks on Ryan’s To Do list. Fortunately, Ryan has new friends at his international school who are willing to help. Action keeps this fast-paced story rolling, while smart teens with good knowledge of international affairs and crafty solutions arrive to save the day. Readers who like the Alex Rider series (Stormbreaker), will love the new Ryan Quinn series. This is the first book in a planned trilogy and it does not disappoint. Like the Alex Rider series, this is a great book to recommend to reluctant readers and readers who love action and adventure.
December 5, 2017
I'm not really into these types of stories, spies, espionage, etc... but I am very sure some young man is going to read this book and love it! It is well crafted and is well written, just not my sort...
February 5, 2017
So, so fun! An action movie disguised as a novel. Over 350 pages, but easy to read in a day.
February 13, 2017
Move over Alex Rider, there's a new kid in town.
June 21, 2017
There were way too many exclamation points for my taste. Made the whole thing a little cheesy. But overall, a good book. Except for the exclamation points.
March 25, 2018
"Fluchtpunkt New York" ist der spannende Auftakt von "Rebel Agent".
Verschiedene Länder bereisen und immer neue Abenteuer erleben, das klingt für die meisten Menschen unglaublich spannend, doch Ryan hat so langsam die Nase voll davon. Seit er denken kann, lebt er mit seinen Eltern im Ausland und zieht ständig um, obwohl er doch endlich mal ein festes Zuhause haben möchte. In New York angekommen, scheint sich dieser Wunsch zu erfüllen, bis seine Eltern verschwinden. Er dachte immer, dass die beiden für die UN arbeiten, doch da hat er sich geirrt. Ryans Eltern gehören einer Geheimorganisation an, die politisch verfolgte Menschen in aller Welt rettet. Nun ist es an Ryan, seine Eltern zu retten. Seine Reise führt ihn ins weit entfernte Andakar, einem Staat, in dem man scheinbar niemandem vertrauen kann und immer auf der Flucht sein sollte ...
Das Cover zeigt Ryan, der über eine leere, asphaltierte, aber rissige Straße einer Stadt entgegen läuft. Es wirkt, als wäre er auf der Flucht. Der Himmel ist in Gelb- und Orangetönen gehalten, welche den Buchtitel umrahmen. Durch die leuchtenden Farben scheint es, als würde der Himmel in Flammen stehen, wohingegen der Rest des Covers in einem Dämmerlicht erstrahlt.
Ryan ist ein ganz besonderer und mutiger Junge. Zu Beginn der Geschichte ahnt er nicht, was in der nächsten Zeit auf ihn zukommen wird. Als er von den Geheimnissen seiner Eltern erfährt, kann er es nicht glauben. Doch trotz seines jungen Alters reagiert er konzentriert und abgeklärt. Für ihn steht sofort fest, dass er seine Eltern retten muss, was ihn unglaublich stark wirken lässt. Ryan ist sehr einfallsreich und zeigt mehr und mehr seine unglaubliche Willenskraft.
Danny ist irgendwie ein schräger, aber extrem sympathischer Charakter. Er hat immer eine passende Antwort oder einen witzigen Spruch auf den Lippen. Ryan und er sind gute Freunde, die sich immer aufeinander verlassen können. Danny ist ein begnadeter Computernerd, der zusätzlich immer einen kühlen Kopf bewahrt und somit eine große Unterstützung ist.
Tasha ist schwer einzuschätzen. Sie wirkt sehr tough und geheimnisvoll. Von ihr darf man keine Antworten erwarten, denn sie beantwortet nur die Fragen, die sie auch beantworten möchte. Für Ryan ist sie dennoch eine große Hilfe und für mich ein spannender Charakter.
"Rebel Agent: Fluchtpunkt New York" ist ein sehr actiongeladenes Buch, bei dem man kaum zum verschnaufen kommt. Die Seiten sind für mich nur so dahingeflogen, vor allem, da es immer wieder unerwartete Ereignisse und neue Geheimnisse zu lüften gibt. An manchen Stellen fand ich die Handlung ein wenig unrealistisch, jedoch nicht zu sehr, sodass es meinen Lesefluss nicht gestört hat.
Verschiedene Länder bereisen und immer neue Abenteuer erleben, das klingt für die meisten Menschen unglaublich spannend, doch Ryan hat so langsam die Nase voll davon. Seit er denken kann, lebt er mit seinen Eltern im Ausland und zieht ständig um, obwohl er doch endlich mal ein festes Zuhause haben möchte. In New York angekommen, scheint sich dieser Wunsch zu erfüllen, bis seine Eltern verschwinden. Er dachte immer, dass die beiden für die UN arbeiten, doch da hat er sich geirrt. Ryans Eltern gehören einer Geheimorganisation an, die politisch verfolgte Menschen in aller Welt rettet. Nun ist es an Ryan, seine Eltern zu retten. Seine Reise führt ihn ins weit entfernte Andakar, einem Staat, in dem man scheinbar niemandem vertrauen kann und immer auf der Flucht sein sollte ...
Das Cover zeigt Ryan, der über eine leere, asphaltierte, aber rissige Straße einer Stadt entgegen läuft. Es wirkt, als wäre er auf der Flucht. Der Himmel ist in Gelb- und Orangetönen gehalten, welche den Buchtitel umrahmen. Durch die leuchtenden Farben scheint es, als würde der Himmel in Flammen stehen, wohingegen der Rest des Covers in einem Dämmerlicht erstrahlt.
Ryan ist ein ganz besonderer und mutiger Junge. Zu Beginn der Geschichte ahnt er nicht, was in der nächsten Zeit auf ihn zukommen wird. Als er von den Geheimnissen seiner Eltern erfährt, kann er es nicht glauben. Doch trotz seines jungen Alters reagiert er konzentriert und abgeklärt. Für ihn steht sofort fest, dass er seine Eltern retten muss, was ihn unglaublich stark wirken lässt. Ryan ist sehr einfallsreich und zeigt mehr und mehr seine unglaubliche Willenskraft.
Danny ist irgendwie ein schräger, aber extrem sympathischer Charakter. Er hat immer eine passende Antwort oder einen witzigen Spruch auf den Lippen. Ryan und er sind gute Freunde, die sich immer aufeinander verlassen können. Danny ist ein begnadeter Computernerd, der zusätzlich immer einen kühlen Kopf bewahrt und somit eine große Unterstützung ist.
Tasha ist schwer einzuschätzen. Sie wirkt sehr tough und geheimnisvoll. Von ihr darf man keine Antworten erwarten, denn sie beantwortet nur die Fragen, die sie auch beantworten möchte. Für Ryan ist sie dennoch eine große Hilfe und für mich ein spannender Charakter.
"Rebel Agent: Fluchtpunkt New York" ist ein sehr actiongeladenes Buch, bei dem man kaum zum verschnaufen kommt. Die Seiten sind für mich nur so dahingeflogen, vor allem, da es immer wieder unerwartete Ereignisse und neue Geheimnisse zu lüften gibt. An manchen Stellen fand ich die Handlung ein wenig unrealistisch, jedoch nicht zu sehr, sodass es meinen Lesefluss nicht gestört hat.
May 29, 2018
Ryan Quinn has lived all over the globe for years as the son of a United Nations worker, and he’s just getting used to life in New York City when his father vanishes one day without a trace, and his mother is kidnapped and shoved in the trunk of a car by strange men who ask Ryan questions he can’t understand. Ryan soon uncovers evidence of his parents’ secret involvement in an international rescue group, along with his father’s stash of phony passports and credit cards. Before you can say “Jason Bourne”, Ryan is off to the fictional country of Andakar, aided by Tasha, his parents’ young colleague, and Danny, the trope-tastic computer hacker who plies Ryan with intelligence from back home. What follows is an adrenaline-filled adventure, complete with martial arts, guns, bad dudes, close calls, disguises, explosions, and chase scenes through streets, fire escapes, train cars, Buddhist temples, and over mountain peaks on horseback. There’s even the obligatory flight off a waterfall after tumbling through whitewater while being chased by villains. The premise is pretty unbelievable, and plot points rely on some pretty fortuitous coincidences. Tropes abound. For all that, however, it is a very fun and exciting adventure story for young readers, and it positions itself nicely for sequels.
May 9, 2018
2.5 stars
One storyline that I simply can't wrap my head around is when children/tweens pretend to be spies and are able to beat all odds because come on...how realistic is this? Ryan Quinn's father is a secret agent and has been secretly training Ryan Quinn on the art of survival and martial arts. Ryan's dad has gone missing and his mother is kidnapped. Ryan believes he can save them both. He somehow gets his hands on a fake passport and is able to catch a flight across the world to where he believes his father is in hiding. He is able to sneak into an Army Service Intelligence building which has security patrols and a surrounding metal fence with barbed wire on the top. Seriously? He is able to remember sayings in foreign languages that he heard once. It was just so unrealistic that I wanted it finished...fast.
These types of books I am always wanting to sream...JUST CALL THE COPS! I will say that Ryan's friends did try to call the cops at one point because they knew they were over their head...but of course the cops were too dumb to realize they were dealing with spies...
I will give Ron McGee props, he had a really great cliff hanger that actually made me consider picking up the next book.
One storyline that I simply can't wrap my head around is when children/tweens pretend to be spies and are able to beat all odds because come on...how realistic is this? Ryan Quinn's father is a secret agent and has been secretly training Ryan Quinn on the art of survival and martial arts. Ryan's dad has gone missing and his mother is kidnapped. Ryan believes he can save them both. He somehow gets his hands on a fake passport and is able to catch a flight across the world to where he believes his father is in hiding. He is able to sneak into an Army Service Intelligence building which has security patrols and a surrounding metal fence with barbed wire on the top. Seriously? He is able to remember sayings in foreign languages that he heard once. It was just so unrealistic that I wanted it finished...fast.
These types of books I am always wanting to sream...JUST CALL THE COPS! I will say that Ryan's friends did try to call the cops at one point because they knew they were over their head...but of course the cops were too dumb to realize they were dealing with spies...
I will give Ron McGee props, he had a really great cliff hanger that actually made me consider picking up the next book.
May 4, 2023
I liked the format of the book and the story that it told. I really liked the mystery and the adventures that game with it. I would for sure recommend people to read this book. Anyone like me who normally gets bored reading books, but this book isn't boring at all. If you like actions, adventure, mystery, etc. Then you will love this book.
I honestly couldn't say anything i disliked about it. This has to be a top 3 book of all time to me that I've read. It didn't bore me or anything. It kept me wanting to read. When i was supposed to stop I didn't want to. That's how much I enjoyed this book. If I absolutely had to choose something it'd be maybe the cliff hangers it leaves you on. But that's what good books do to keep you reading.
The theme to me would be to chase after what you want. I think it teaches the readers if you truly want something then you should go get it. Also cherish loved ones. These lessons are extremely valuable because those should be things everyone goes by. All in all Ryan Quinn was a great book and I recommend everyone read it.
I honestly couldn't say anything i disliked about it. This has to be a top 3 book of all time to me that I've read. It didn't bore me or anything. It kept me wanting to read. When i was supposed to stop I didn't want to. That's how much I enjoyed this book. If I absolutely had to choose something it'd be maybe the cliff hangers it leaves you on. But that's what good books do to keep you reading.
The theme to me would be to chase after what you want. I think it teaches the readers if you truly want something then you should go get it. Also cherish loved ones. These lessons are extremely valuable because those should be things everyone goes by. All in all Ryan Quinn was a great book and I recommend everyone read it.
May 26, 2017
Really a 3.5; exciting well-paced action, underlying mysteries, quick-thinking and the merits of teamwork all come to the fore. However, the extremely high unlikely-hood of Ryan's injury-free globe-trotting adventure did intrude. If he had been headed off to college? Senior in high school? Definitely old enough to drive. . . I felt like his exploits veered into fantasy without the magic cloak or mysterious super-powers.
Also irritated me that the ERC was painted as meritorious yet unsupported by government authority. Much important, dangerous and legal (at least in our country) work is going on to the same end; I hate that the uninformed reader is led to believe one must work outside all laws to effect rescue.
I expect it will be very popular with justice-loving readers who crave adventure and hate magic.
Also irritated me that the ERC was painted as meritorious yet unsupported by government authority. Much important, dangerous and legal (at least in our country) work is going on to the same end; I hate that the uninformed reader is led to believe one must work outside all laws to effect rescue.
I expect it will be very popular with justice-loving readers who crave adventure and hate magic.
July 29, 2017
My inner 12 year old loved this book. My 53 year old self (and when did that happen exactly? Anyone? No clue) also loved it but recognized a few implausible bits. But that's not the point, I guess.
Ryan Quinn's dad has disappeared, and some strange man is following Ryan. And then, his mom is kidnapped. And he's been invited to a dance by the girl he's attracted to, but only in cool way because jr. high, right? Impossible events ensue.
Really, this is a pretty good book for those 8-12 (the recommended age range). It's a thrilling adventure. Totally implausible, but fun and imagination stoking.
I look forward to reading the next installment.
Ryan Quinn's dad has disappeared, and some strange man is following Ryan. And then, his mom is kidnapped. And he's been invited to a dance by the girl he's attracted to, but only in cool way because jr. high, right? Impossible events ensue.
Really, this is a pretty good book for those 8-12 (the recommended age range). It's a thrilling adventure. Totally implausible, but fun and imagination stoking.
I look forward to reading the next installment.
January 1, 2018
Definitely a page turning adventure for kids who like the teen spy genre - secretly trained his whole life by his parents to take on undercover espionage. The main character gets himself to Panai, Andakar to rescue his father and save a political blogger, but of course, runs into obstacles and manages to escape many impossible situations. I appreciated that he could not be successful without the help of his friends and their combined skills of problem-solving and communication that were needed to fight the bad guys and rescue the dissident. It reminded me of the Alex Rider series.
June 22, 2017
Eighth grader discovers his family is part of an undercover justice league when his dad is MIA overseas and his mom is taken hostage. With the help of his friends, he must save his parents and their mission. The plot moves back and forth between NYC and an imaginary Asian country, Andakar, under brutal military rule. Will appeal to fans of spy and action/adventure stories but overall, unoriginal. Reads less like a novel and more like the author's trying to sell the idea to Hollywood.
July 24, 2017
Really enjoyed this book as it can be difficult to find these kinds of genre books that are clean. Ryan's mother gets kidnapped and he discovers his family has been working for a secret organization that helps people escape. Occasionally mild swearing for an undercover/exciting book, he never kills anyone either. (mentions of torture, other's killing, punching/ kicking, kidnapping, drugging mom) . For tweens and teens
September 16, 2017
An exciting adventure story I'm sure my 5th graders will enjoy. I was a bit concerned the characters were too old for this age group, but I the swear language and romantic moments were minimal.
One detail that always bothers me about such stories is the lack of sleep and meals, yet the characters still keep going.
Font style and size very comfortable and I was able to read the entire book in one day.
One detail that always bothers me about such stories is the lack of sleep and meals, yet the characters still keep going.
Font style and size very comfortable and I was able to read the entire book in one day.
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