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The Explorers #2
The Reckless Rescue
More mystery, more bravery, more danger, and one amazingly reckless rescue await in the second book in the Explorers series! The perfect read for fans of The Name of This Book Is a Secret and The Mysterious Benedict Society!
Reader! Your attention is greatly needed. We have left things unresolved! What began as your average story of a boy stumbling upon a pig in a teeny hat and a secret international explorers society has turned into an adventure of epic proportions.
* The bad news: The boy (Sebastian) has been kidnapped by a trio of troublesome thugs.
* The good news: His new friend Evie has promised to rescue him!
* The bad news: Sebastian has been taken halfway around the world.
* The good news: Evie has famous explorer and former Filipendulous Five member Catherine Lind at her side!
* The bad news: There's still the whole matter of Evie's grandfather (and the leader of the Filipendulous Five) somewhere out there in grave danger.
* The good news: Pursuing Sebastian will lead Evie and Catherine to another member of the Filipendulous Five, who might be able to help!
This missive is a call to action and an invitation to join in mystery, bravery, and danger. There will be new people to meet, new places to see, and some dancing along the way. And one amazingly reckless rescue.
Reader! Your attention is greatly needed. We have left things unresolved! What began as your average story of a boy stumbling upon a pig in a teeny hat and a secret international explorers society has turned into an adventure of epic proportions.
* The bad news: The boy (Sebastian) has been kidnapped by a trio of troublesome thugs.
* The good news: His new friend Evie has promised to rescue him!
* The bad news: Sebastian has been taken halfway around the world.
* The good news: Evie has famous explorer and former Filipendulous Five member Catherine Lind at her side!
* The bad news: There's still the whole matter of Evie's grandfather (and the leader of the Filipendulous Five) somewhere out there in grave danger.
* The good news: Pursuing Sebastian will lead Evie and Catherine to another member of the Filipendulous Five, who might be able to help!
This missive is a call to action and an invitation to join in mystery, bravery, and danger. There will be new people to meet, new places to see, and some dancing along the way. And one amazingly reckless rescue.
208 pages, Hardcover
First published April 1, 2018
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About the author
Adrienne Kress
32 books448 followersAdrienne Kress is a Toronto born actor and author who loves to play make-believe. She also loves hot chocolate. And cheese. Not necessarily together.
2016 saw the release of HATTER MADIGAN: Ghost in the H.A.T.B.O.X., an exciting collaboration with NY Times bestselling author Frank Beddor (set in the same world as his Looking Glass Wars YA books). And April 2017 she releases the first book in her new Middle Grade series: THE EXPLORERS - The Door in the Alley (Delacorte, Random House).
October 2016 her essay appeared alongside work by the likes of Margaret Atwood and Mariko Tamaki in the non-fiction anthology THE SECRET LOVES OF GEEK GIRLS (Dark Horse).
She is also the author of two other children's novels: ALEX AND THE IRONIC GENTLEMAN and TIMOTHY AND THE DRAGON'S GATE (Scholastic). And also the YA novels, THE FRIDAY SOCIETY (Steampunk Adventure from Dial Penguin, 2012) and OUTCAST (a quirky YA paranormal romance from Diversion Books, 2013).
Some more info about Adrienne: she is a theatre graduate of the Univeristy of Toronto and London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts in the UK. Published around the world, ALEX was featured in the New York Post as a "Post Potter Pick," as well as on the CBS early show. It won the Heart of Hawick Children's Book Award in the UK and was nominated for the Red Cedar. The sequel, TIMOTHY, was nominated for the Audie, Red Cedar and Manitoba Young Readers Choice Awards, and was recently optioned for film. THE FRIDAY SOCIETY was nominated for a Quill Award, and has been optioned for television.
Oh, and the German title for ALEX is:
DIE HALSUBERKOPFUNDKRAGENDRAMATISCHABENTEUERLICHE KATASTROPHENEXPEDITION DER ALEX MORNINGSIDE.
No.
Seriously.
Find her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdrienneKress
On Instagram:
https://instagram.com/AdrienneKress
And on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Adrien...
2016 saw the release of HATTER MADIGAN: Ghost in the H.A.T.B.O.X., an exciting collaboration with NY Times bestselling author Frank Beddor (set in the same world as his Looking Glass Wars YA books). And April 2017 she releases the first book in her new Middle Grade series: THE EXPLORERS - The Door in the Alley (Delacorte, Random House).
October 2016 her essay appeared alongside work by the likes of Margaret Atwood and Mariko Tamaki in the non-fiction anthology THE SECRET LOVES OF GEEK GIRLS (Dark Horse).
She is also the author of two other children's novels: ALEX AND THE IRONIC GENTLEMAN and TIMOTHY AND THE DRAGON'S GATE (Scholastic). And also the YA novels, THE FRIDAY SOCIETY (Steampunk Adventure from Dial Penguin, 2012) and OUTCAST (a quirky YA paranormal romance from Diversion Books, 2013).
Some more info about Adrienne: she is a theatre graduate of the Univeristy of Toronto and London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts in the UK. Published around the world, ALEX was featured in the New York Post as a "Post Potter Pick," as well as on the CBS early show. It won the Heart of Hawick Children's Book Award in the UK and was nominated for the Red Cedar. The sequel, TIMOTHY, was nominated for the Audie, Red Cedar and Manitoba Young Readers Choice Awards, and was recently optioned for film. THE FRIDAY SOCIETY was nominated for a Quill Award, and has been optioned for television.
Oh, and the German title for ALEX is:
DIE HALSUBERKOPFUNDKRAGENDRAMATISCHABENTEUERLICHE KATASTROPHENEXPEDITION DER ALEX MORNINGSIDE.
No.
Seriously.
Find her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdrienneKress
On Instagram:
https://instagram.com/AdrienneKress
And on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Adrien...
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May 24, 2018
Huzzah! Another excellent installment in The Explorers series! To say that I've been waiting eagerly for this book is an understatement. When last we left Evie and Sebastian, they had both grown so much as characters. They had struggled with their views of the world being thrown in chaos, come out the other side, and found themselves in situations that they never could have expected. If you missed my review of the first book, I'll quickly tell you that I loved it. I've been so ready for more, for so long.
This book did not disappoint! It starts with a bang as we find our characters on separate, but equally harrowing, journeys. I have to say, the amount of character growth that Adrienne Kress manages to fit into this second installment is admirable. Instead of leaving Sebastian and Evie at the level of that they achieved at the end of the last book, she pushes their limits even further. I loved watching Evie, our brave but still nervous heroine, learn to believe in her abilities. Equally so, watching Sebastian overcome his fear of being in the spotlight made me grin from ear to ear. There are so many lessons to be had in this story, but they never overpower the action and adventure on the pages. In fact, this book is beautifully balanced. I loved it for that.
As for the plot, there's a ton of forward movement in this story. We meet a new member of the Filipendulous Five, and find new clues in the mystery surrounding Evie's missing grandfather. We visit strange new lands, and dive further into the imaginative world that Kress has built. I'll admit, since I wasn't sure how many books will be in this series, I was worried that this story might suffer from middle book syndrome. It did not. It was fun, fast-paced, and full of wonder. As an adult reader, I was enhanted. I can only imagine how much fun the age group this book is aimed at will have!
Long story short, this book is wonderful. It's an excellent second installment to this series and, once again, I can't wait to see what happens next! If you haven't started adventuring with Evie and Sebastian yet, please do! There's a pig in a teeny hat waiting for you, and so much more
This book did not disappoint! It starts with a bang as we find our characters on separate, but equally harrowing, journeys. I have to say, the amount of character growth that Adrienne Kress manages to fit into this second installment is admirable. Instead of leaving Sebastian and Evie at the level of that they achieved at the end of the last book, she pushes their limits even further. I loved watching Evie, our brave but still nervous heroine, learn to believe in her abilities. Equally so, watching Sebastian overcome his fear of being in the spotlight made me grin from ear to ear. There are so many lessons to be had in this story, but they never overpower the action and adventure on the pages. In fact, this book is beautifully balanced. I loved it for that.
As for the plot, there's a ton of forward movement in this story. We meet a new member of the Filipendulous Five, and find new clues in the mystery surrounding Evie's missing grandfather. We visit strange new lands, and dive further into the imaginative world that Kress has built. I'll admit, since I wasn't sure how many books will be in this series, I was worried that this story might suffer from middle book syndrome. It did not. It was fun, fast-paced, and full of wonder. As an adult reader, I was enhanted. I can only imagine how much fun the age group this book is aimed at will have!
Long story short, this book is wonderful. It's an excellent second installment to this series and, once again, I can't wait to see what happens next! If you haven't started adventuring with Evie and Sebastian yet, please do! There's a pig in a teeny hat waiting for you, and so much more
August 17, 2018
DISCLAIMER: I reviewed a digital review copy of THE RECKLESS RESCUE via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
Okay, I’ll admit, this one DID fall flat of the first one...maybe it was because Sebastian and Evie were separated for like, 90% of the book. They just have the most adorable friendship that I kind of felt like when they weren’t together, it wasn’t as interesting. Because I admit, the first one didn’t start to get really interesting until they met. But after they reunited in this one, it got better for me.
I love the fact that we’re focusing on members of Filipendulous Five. If my theories are correct, then there will be different books focusing on finding the different members, until we can find Allistair.
All in all, a great book! Can’t wait for book 3!
Okay, I’ll admit, this one DID fall flat of the first one...maybe it was because Sebastian and Evie were separated for like, 90% of the book. They just have the most adorable friendship that I kind of felt like when they weren’t together, it wasn’t as interesting. Because I admit, the first one didn’t start to get really interesting until they met. But after they reunited in this one, it got better for me.
I love the fact that we’re focusing on members of Filipendulous Five. If my theories are correct, then there will be different books focusing on finding the different members, until we can find Allistair.
All in all, a great book! Can’t wait for book 3!
December 9, 2017
“The he thought about himself. About not making it. About all the adventures he had never had because he had never known he’d wanted to have them”
I received an advanced readers copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This is a middle grade series about an adventure society and this book is focused on the rescue of one of their newest “members”. The point of view is told from 12 year old’s Evie and Sebastian. Evie’s perspective takes her on a journey to find Sebastian and her grandfather and Sebastian’s takes him on a wild ride of running from bad guys and being kidnapped. I would say this book is best suited for the younger middle-grade readers, probably 7-12. This book is a quick and fun read that focuses on the discovery of self and the love of adventure. It is action packed throughout and keeps the reader on their toes.
The writing by Kress is so much fun to read. Her chapter heading and footnotes are witty and hilarious, adding an extra bit of fun to the novel, especially during the slower parts of the book. The plot is well thought out and takes the reader on a wild journey. It is an excellent read. The only downfall to the book was that it seemed like a filler novel, because only the smallest bit of it drove the larger plot forward. That being said, the adventure they go in is necessary for character development and I found that he dynamic characters of Evie and Sebastian were relatable and realistic. they have their strengths and their weaknesses and they play on both in fun and interesting ways.
The Reckless Rescue uses fun and clever plot structures and dialogue to make an interesting adventure for all readers. A younger audience is suited because most of the plot, the younger characters are accompanied by an adult, lending to a feeling of child-like protection. I think the adults in the book are interesting characters all in their own and an older audience can learn from them as well. This is a book that will hook you instantly and keep you wondering what is going to happen next. There is something for everyone and the writing has a cinematic feel to it that makes the book come alive.
I received an advanced readers copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This is a middle grade series about an adventure society and this book is focused on the rescue of one of their newest “members”. The point of view is told from 12 year old’s Evie and Sebastian. Evie’s perspective takes her on a journey to find Sebastian and her grandfather and Sebastian’s takes him on a wild ride of running from bad guys and being kidnapped. I would say this book is best suited for the younger middle-grade readers, probably 7-12. This book is a quick and fun read that focuses on the discovery of self and the love of adventure. It is action packed throughout and keeps the reader on their toes.
The writing by Kress is so much fun to read. Her chapter heading and footnotes are witty and hilarious, adding an extra bit of fun to the novel, especially during the slower parts of the book. The plot is well thought out and takes the reader on a wild journey. It is an excellent read. The only downfall to the book was that it seemed like a filler novel, because only the smallest bit of it drove the larger plot forward. That being said, the adventure they go in is necessary for character development and I found that he dynamic characters of Evie and Sebastian were relatable and realistic. they have their strengths and their weaknesses and they play on both in fun and interesting ways.
The Reckless Rescue uses fun and clever plot structures and dialogue to make an interesting adventure for all readers. A younger audience is suited because most of the plot, the younger characters are accompanied by an adult, lending to a feeling of child-like protection. I think the adults in the book are interesting characters all in their own and an older audience can learn from them as well. This is a book that will hook you instantly and keep you wondering what is going to happen next. There is something for everyone and the writing has a cinematic feel to it that makes the book come alive.
October 9, 2017
This novel was such a fun read! Many midgrade novels will feel a little bit too young when you read them as a teen, but this one didn't fall into that category at all! I was really interested the entire time, and I was invested in the outcome for the characters. It was exciting, funny, and kept me flipping the pages the whole time!
Evie and Sebastian and truly dynamic characters. They are definitely more well-rounded than many midgrade characters, and they truly felt real to me. Both are highly intelligent children, and they are both members of The Explorers, an elite group of adventurers. When Sebastian is kidnapped Evie must team up with Catherine, another explorer, to try and save him. Little do they know, Sebastian has been taken halfway across the world, and his only way out may be... a K-pop group.
The wacky twists and turns of this book kept me coming back for more the whole time. The dialogue was witty, with lines that actually made me laugh out loud. Additionally, this felt reminiscent of a good old-fashioned adventure book, with daring rescues and dangerous villains. I must admit, I'm totally a sucker for a good adventure, especially when kids are the ones leading the way.
Evie is an AWESOME role model for kids by the way. She is so smart and self-reliant and resourceful. She's completely the kind of character I would have loved to read about as a little girl (and still do now tbh). She is independent, she knows what she wants, and she is intelligent enough to get it for herself.
Overall, this was a sweet and funny novel that had some really interesting characters and a great plot. I would highly recommend it for kids 7-11, and I think parents will enjoy it too. You can get it here The Explorers: The Reckless Rescue.
Thanks for reading my review, and until next time, happy reading :)
Evie and Sebastian and truly dynamic characters. They are definitely more well-rounded than many midgrade characters, and they truly felt real to me. Both are highly intelligent children, and they are both members of The Explorers, an elite group of adventurers. When Sebastian is kidnapped Evie must team up with Catherine, another explorer, to try and save him. Little do they know, Sebastian has been taken halfway across the world, and his only way out may be... a K-pop group.
The wacky twists and turns of this book kept me coming back for more the whole time. The dialogue was witty, with lines that actually made me laugh out loud. Additionally, this felt reminiscent of a good old-fashioned adventure book, with daring rescues and dangerous villains. I must admit, I'm totally a sucker for a good adventure, especially when kids are the ones leading the way.
Evie is an AWESOME role model for kids by the way. She is so smart and self-reliant and resourceful. She's completely the kind of character I would have loved to read about as a little girl (and still do now tbh). She is independent, she knows what she wants, and she is intelligent enough to get it for herself.
Overall, this was a sweet and funny novel that had some really interesting characters and a great plot. I would highly recommend it for kids 7-11, and I think parents will enjoy it too. You can get it here The Explorers: The Reckless Rescue.
Thanks for reading my review, and until next time, happy reading :)
October 6, 2023
Quick Summary: A wit and get children's fiction read
My Review: The Explorers: The Reckless Rescue by Adrienne Kress is installment #2 in The Explorers series.
About the Book: In this exciting book, readers get to tag along on a rescue mission of sorts. They get to travel to different destinations in the world and ponder a mystery. With intriguing characters and rich plot points, this book will lure young readers in without fail.
My Final Say: The book was easy to pick up on and follow, but I wish I had started with book 1. I felt like I started behind and tried to catch up (that's totally on me). It promises to be a good series.
Other: I would love to listen to an audio version of this book.
Rating: 4/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: Y
Series: Yes
Status: Upper ES to MS
Level: G
Sincere appreciation is extended to the author, to publishers (Random House, Children's, Delacorte Books for Young Readers), and to NetGalley. Thank you for the opportunity to review this work.
My Review: The Explorers: The Reckless Rescue by Adrienne Kress is installment #2 in The Explorers series.
About the Book: In this exciting book, readers get to tag along on a rescue mission of sorts. They get to travel to different destinations in the world and ponder a mystery. With intriguing characters and rich plot points, this book will lure young readers in without fail.
My Final Say: The book was easy to pick up on and follow, but I wish I had started with book 1. I felt like I started behind and tried to catch up (that's totally on me). It promises to be a good series.
Other: I would love to listen to an audio version of this book.
Rating: 4/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: Y
Series: Yes
Status: Upper ES to MS
Level: G
Sincere appreciation is extended to the author, to publishers (Random House, Children's, Delacorte Books for Young Readers), and to NetGalley. Thank you for the opportunity to review this work.
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September 30, 2017Note: I received a digital review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.
October 8, 2017
I did not enjoy this book as much as I enjoyed the first one. This could have been 3 separate stories. 1 with Evie, 1 with Sabastian and 1 that was relevant to the series. Only the last 25% seemed like it belonged to the series. Maybe Evie and Sabastians separate adventures come together in the 3rd book.
I received this as an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
I received this as an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
December 18, 2017
What a great read. Lovers of adventure will enjoy this tale that pits the wits of a couple of 12 year olds against some mysterious men. Particularly liked the international aspect of the story that traveled from a k-pop concert in Korea to the beach front and an extinct volcano in Australia.
December 28, 2017
Kress, Adrienne The Reckless Rescue (The Explorer’s #2), 384 pages. Delacorte (Random), APRIL 2018. Content: G (some mild danger).
Just as Sebastien thought he was safe, he has been kidnapped by Mr. M. and Mr. I and swept away in pursuit of their nefarious plans. Evie is left behind at the Explorers’ Society, trying vainly to get someone to help her rescue Sebastien. Only Catherine, one of the original Filipendulous Five will help her. Cue rescue by Korean boy band and plunging into an active volcano.
Unfortunately, while full of weirdness and action, this book books epitomizes the perils of the middle book of a trilogy – all action that does absolutely nothing to forward the plot. I hate to tell anyone they will have to wait for the next book in the series, but what can you do. I wish Kress would write another Friday Society bok instead.
EL, MS – OPTIONAL. Cindy, Library Teacehr
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Just as Sebastien thought he was safe, he has been kidnapped by Mr. M. and Mr. I and swept away in pursuit of their nefarious plans. Evie is left behind at the Explorers’ Society, trying vainly to get someone to help her rescue Sebastien. Only Catherine, one of the original Filipendulous Five will help her. Cue rescue by Korean boy band and plunging into an active volcano.
Unfortunately, while full of weirdness and action, this book books epitomizes the perils of the middle book of a trilogy – all action that does absolutely nothing to forward the plot. I hate to tell anyone they will have to wait for the next book in the series, but what can you do. I wish Kress would write another Friday Society bok instead.
EL, MS – OPTIONAL. Cindy, Library Teacehr
http://kissthebook.blogspot.com/2017/...
March 17, 2018
THE RECKLESS RESCUE is the second book in the Explorers series. It begins with Sebastian in the hands of his kidnappers while Evie is trying to convince the Explorers Society to mount a rescue. She and Catherine Lind are authorized to rescue Sebastian while trying to locate Evie's grandfather.
Sebastian has been kidnapped because he has a photographic memory and has memorized the key to a map that Sebastian burned to keep it out of the enemy's hands. The Filipendulous Five made an amazing discovery that the enemies want to find and exploit. Evie's grandfather was the leader of the Five. He sent letters to other four which give clues to his location. But he really, really liked riddles and so the clues are obscure.
Evie and Catherine have Catherine's letter but have to track down Benedict Barnes - another of the Five - who is currently exploring the Vertiginous Volcano off the coast of Australia to get his clue. However, the location of the volcano is secret and Evie and Catherine have to reunite a couple of Great White Sharks before they can convince a guide to take them there.
Meanwhile, Sebastian escapes from his kidnappers in Seoul and falls in with a K-Pop band named the Lost Boys to get away from them. He wants to contact his parents but the band's manager doesn't believe that he is not a runaway boy and thwarts him. The manager wants Sebastian to stay with the band so that he can take care of him. Sebastian and the band come up with a plan but it requires him to learn to play the drums and perform at one of the Lost Boys' concerts. He gets away from the Lost Boys but is recaptured by his kidnappers.
Evie and Sebastian reunite at the Vertiginous Volcano where they have a hair-raising adventure crawling through the volcano to get away from the kidnappers. When the story ends they have two pieces of the clues needed to find Evie's grandfather and two of the Filipendulous Five to help them track down more members.
This story had a cliffhanger beginning and a cliffhanger ending and lots of adventure in between. I loved the footnotes and the general writing style and can't wait for more adventures.
Sebastian has been kidnapped because he has a photographic memory and has memorized the key to a map that Sebastian burned to keep it out of the enemy's hands. The Filipendulous Five made an amazing discovery that the enemies want to find and exploit. Evie's grandfather was the leader of the Five. He sent letters to other four which give clues to his location. But he really, really liked riddles and so the clues are obscure.
Evie and Catherine have Catherine's letter but have to track down Benedict Barnes - another of the Five - who is currently exploring the Vertiginous Volcano off the coast of Australia to get his clue. However, the location of the volcano is secret and Evie and Catherine have to reunite a couple of Great White Sharks before they can convince a guide to take them there.
Meanwhile, Sebastian escapes from his kidnappers in Seoul and falls in with a K-Pop band named the Lost Boys to get away from them. He wants to contact his parents but the band's manager doesn't believe that he is not a runaway boy and thwarts him. The manager wants Sebastian to stay with the band so that he can take care of him. Sebastian and the band come up with a plan but it requires him to learn to play the drums and perform at one of the Lost Boys' concerts. He gets away from the Lost Boys but is recaptured by his kidnappers.
Evie and Sebastian reunite at the Vertiginous Volcano where they have a hair-raising adventure crawling through the volcano to get away from the kidnappers. When the story ends they have two pieces of the clues needed to find Evie's grandfather and two of the Filipendulous Five to help them track down more members.
This story had a cliffhanger beginning and a cliffhanger ending and lots of adventure in between. I loved the footnotes and the general writing style and can't wait for more adventures.
September 19, 2019
Flew through book 2! Love this series!
This is still a great series! So much fun. I just needed to read something light and quick. Can't wait to see what happens next. And the audiobooks are done so well too!
I love this series! When I received the advanced copy for this book, I realized that it was book 2. I was able to get my hands on the audiobook for book 1 and really enjoyed listening to it (please, please have the same person narrate all of the book in this series!--She was awesome!). I love how it's the same mystery throughout these books (trying to help the same person). They are funny and the writer's style flows very nice. Can't wait to see what happens next!
This is still a great series! So much fun. I just needed to read something light and quick. Can't wait to see what happens next. And the audiobooks are done so well too!
I love this series! When I received the advanced copy for this book, I realized that it was book 2. I was able to get my hands on the audiobook for book 1 and really enjoyed listening to it (please, please have the same person narrate all of the book in this series!--She was awesome!). I love how it's the same mystery throughout these books (trying to help the same person). They are funny and the writer's style flows very nice. Can't wait to see what happens next!
January 14, 2020
I actually got the 1st, 2nd and 3rd books from the library and read them in literally a few days (the days on my last review are off). These books are SOOOO captivating. I read through these so quickly. They are really funny, and SPOILERRRR ALERRTTTT
November 14, 2017
* An ARC ebook from Netgalley*
This was a very interesting and enjoyable read. It kept me interested the whole time. I wanted to see how the story will evolve for our heroes. I also really liked that we were watching the story simultaneously from the eyes of two characters (Sebastian and Evie). The story was funny and the characters were well developed. A very good feature are the illustrations.
In general I really enjoyed this book and it made me curious to read also the first book of the series and the ones that will come
This was a very interesting and enjoyable read. It kept me interested the whole time. I wanted to see how the story will evolve for our heroes. I also really liked that we were watching the story simultaneously from the eyes of two characters (Sebastian and Evie). The story was funny and the characters were well developed. A very good feature are the illustrations.
In general I really enjoyed this book and it made me curious to read also the first book of the series and the ones that will come
December 1, 2021
I'm slightly surprised this series didn't take off. Cute and whimsical. Mini review to eventually come.
A digitized ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
A digitized ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
July 9, 2019
This book was amazing. I had read it about a year ago, and had decided that it was the book to read to my little brother. I haven't had the chance to read it to him till now, as school has been extremely busy, and it is now summer. I have been reading it to him every night, and whenever I end up unable to, he would beg me in the morning to make it up to him by reading it then. Funnily, enough, my younger sister, who hasn't shown any interest in listening to me read stories, has joined us almost every time I sit down to continue the book. They both loved it and can't wait for the third book.
When I was younger, my mother read to me both Alex and the Ironic Gentleman and Timothy and the Dragon's Gate. I LOVED them so much. I still do. I have read and re-read the books multiple times and with my younger siblings. When I found out that Adrienne has written more amazing children's books, I wanted to take advantage of it and spend some time with my younger siblings reading to them these books.
My little sister found that she found Sabastian most like herself, and would always enjoy herself whenever a chapter with his point of view came along. My little brother, on the other hand, loved little Evie. He was amazed of her quirks and spontaneous personality.
My siblings absolutely enjoyed the creative titles for every chapter. They liked it so much, that it has become a habit of ours that when we finish a chapter for the night, we would read the title for the next one before putting the book down.
They love all the characters and all the amazing adventures they have gone on. They were a little heartbroken when we finished the book, because they knew that would mean having to wait a few months for the third one to come out. I am truly thankful to have found this series, because it has made them very happy kids and has given me something I could do and enjoy with them. Being an older sister on her way to college has made me want to spend more time with them. This was perfect.
When I was younger, my mother read to me both Alex and the Ironic Gentleman and Timothy and the Dragon's Gate. I LOVED them so much. I still do. I have read and re-read the books multiple times and with my younger siblings. When I found out that Adrienne has written more amazing children's books, I wanted to take advantage of it and spend some time with my younger siblings reading to them these books.
My little sister found that she found Sabastian most like herself, and would always enjoy herself whenever a chapter with his point of view came along. My little brother, on the other hand, loved little Evie. He was amazed of her quirks and spontaneous personality.
My siblings absolutely enjoyed the creative titles for every chapter. They liked it so much, that it has become a habit of ours that when we finish a chapter for the night, we would read the title for the next one before putting the book down.
They love all the characters and all the amazing adventures they have gone on. They were a little heartbroken when we finished the book, because they knew that would mean having to wait a few months for the third one to come out. I am truly thankful to have found this series, because it has made them very happy kids and has given me something I could do and enjoy with them. Being an older sister on her way to college has made me want to spend more time with them. This was perfect.
April 9, 2018
** I received a copy of an advance reader copy of this book for free through a Goodreads giveaway. **
This is a fun, action-packed, intelligent adventure for middle-grade readers. There are many opportunities for learning unobtrusively hidden in the adventure-oriented story. The characters are fun and well-developed and the story flows quickly and well. There are some plot-holes but nothing that would interfere with the enjoyment of reading the story.
This is a fun, action-packed, intelligent adventure for middle-grade readers. There are many opportunities for learning unobtrusively hidden in the adventure-oriented story. The characters are fun and well-developed and the story flows quickly and well. There are some plot-holes but nothing that would interfere with the enjoyment of reading the story.
August 9, 2019
I can’t get that 8 hours of my life back. I could’ve just listened to parts 1 and 6 of the 6 parts of the audiobook and been totally fine. The first book in the series was great for both adult and child listeners. This one was not. My kids still liked it, but I’m done! They can read the rest of the series and give me the Cliff notes version.
September 23, 2019
My favorite part was when Sebastian and Evie were reunited and they were safe, for now, from the evil people. My least favorite part was when Sebastian was kept from calling his home because they didn't believe that he was actually kidnapped, and just when it seemed like he would make it home, he was kidnapped again.
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November 14, 2023
Loved the narrator's voice! Made me laugh out loud many times. It didn't seem like the majority of what happened in the book served to move the main overarching plot forward. But I did already request the next book in the series from my library, since this one, unsurprisingly, ended on a cliffhanger, just like book one.
April 24, 2018
4.5/5 - Cliffhanger and a bit difficult remembering what happened in the last cliffhanger that led to the beginning of Book 2. Worth the struggle with the grey matter, though. Loads of action-packed, smart, goofy fun.
April 28, 2018
In case you were left hanging after the first book in this series, no worries this one picks up right away and doesn't stop until the last word. Another fun mystery that is full of suspense, readers will enjoy being back with Sebastian and Evie!
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July 24, 2018
A good series
This series is so wacky and unpredictable! The more you think you know what’s going on, the more twists and turns. What happened to the bad guys? What about the Kid? Will Sebastian ever get to call his parents?
This series is so wacky and unpredictable! The more you think you know what’s going on, the more twists and turns. What happened to the bad guys? What about the Kid? Will Sebastian ever get to call his parents?
November 1, 2021
1.5 stars
I'm very disappointed in this one. The first book was silly but in a whimsical, funny way. This one just dragged on with side plots that were SO UNNECESSARY that I just wanted to get back to the main rescue mission. Can't decide if I want to even bother finishing the trilogy after this
I'm very disappointed in this one. The first book was silly but in a whimsical, funny way. This one just dragged on with side plots that were SO UNNECESSARY that I just wanted to get back to the main rescue mission. Can't decide if I want to even bother finishing the trilogy after this
October 3, 2023
"The Reckless Rescue" was a bit strange and definitely fell into the conundrum of the second book in a trilogy syndrome. I still enjoyed it (I love a little K-pop band twist), but it was a bit weird.
April 6, 2018
A fun read.
April 16, 2018
I loved the adventure!
June 6, 2018
I’m being generous to give this one three stars. There’s no cohesion and this book although I did really enjoy k-pop group
June 27, 2018
I am enjoying this series so much. I can't wait for the third book!
July 14, 2018
Ok. Not as strong as first book.
July 20, 2018
Very little actually happened in this book, but the K-pop was a fun distraction.
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