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شمال ناکجا
در دهکده ی ساحلی و سوت و کور پورتهیون رازی نهفته است.
پدربزرگ میا ناپدید می شود و کسی علتش را نمی داند. میا و مادرش برای دلجویی از مادربزرگ به آن دهکده می روند و میا در آنجا با دختری به نام دی دوست می شود. اما چرا به نظر می رسد او با دی فاصله ی زیادی دارد؟ چرا دی ادعا می کند طوفانی سهمگین در راه است، در حالی که میا آسمان را آبی می بیند؟
آیا میا می تواند کلید این راز را پیدا کند و قبل از اینکه زمان و امواج، آینده ی پدربزرگ را بشویند و ببرند، او را پیدا کند؟
پدربزرگ میا ناپدید می شود و کسی علتش را نمی داند. میا و مادرش برای دلجویی از مادربزرگ به آن دهکده می روند و میا در آنجا با دختری به نام دی دوست می شود. اما چرا به نظر می رسد او با دی فاصله ی زیادی دارد؟ چرا دی ادعا می کند طوفانی سهمگین در راه است، در حالی که میا آسمان را آبی می بیند؟
آیا میا می تواند کلید این راز را پیدا کند و قبل از اینکه زمان و امواج، آینده ی پدربزرگ را بشویند و ببرند، او را پیدا کند؟
255 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2013
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Liz Kessler
78 books956 followersLiz Kessler is the author of three novels about Philippa Fisher as well as the NEW YORK TIMES best-selling Emily Windsnap series. She lives in Manchester, England.
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June 29, 2022
اولین بار که این کتابو خوندم ۱۱ سالم بود. اونموقع عاشق کتابای فانتزی و علمیتخیلی بودم؛ یه کتاب رو شروع میکردم و تا تموم نشده بود بلند نمیشدم. اولین کتابی که از لیز کسلر خونده بودم "جسیکا کجاست" بود و بعد از اون "یک سال بدون او" اونقدر جذبم کرد که بالافاصله اینو شروع کردم.
وقتی به تهش رسیدم و تازه همه چیز سرجای خودش قرار گرفت اینقدر شوکه و متعجب شدم که جزء به جزء کتاب رو برای مامانم تعریف کردم.
این کتاب یه پلات توییست خیلی بزرگ داره. یه چیزی که تا قبل از اون کل کتاب یه کتاب ساده و آروم به نظر میرسه ولی وقتی به اون نقطه میرسی...به اون یه جمله، همه چیز تغییر میکنه. وقتی نکته رو میفهمی، هرچی تا قبل از اون خونده بودی یه معنی جدید پیدا میکنه.
دربارهی این که اون نکته و مضمون کتاب چیه حرفی نمیزنم چون یه اسپویل خیلی خیلی بزرگه. میدونم احتمالا هیچکس قرار نیست این کتابو بخونه ولی اینقدر توی یازده سالگی از اون پلات توییست شوکه شدم، اونم وقتی حتی با عبارت پلات توییست و معنیش آشنا نبودم، که به احترامش هیچی نمیگم.
چون وقتی میدونی، دیگه نمیتونی نادیدش بگیری!
وقتی میدونی، دیگه میدونی.
این بار که خوندمش فقط برای زنده شدن حس ۱۱ سالگیم بود. برای روزایی که توی دنیای کتابا گم میشدم. شاید روزایی که بتونم بگم بهترین و آرومترین روزای زندگیم بودن؛ حداقل به نسبت آیندهای که در انتظارم بود.
این بار دیگه اونقدر هیجان زده نبودم. هم چون داستان رو میدونستم هم چون دیگه همسن و سال میا، شخصیت اصلی نبودم ولی قشنگترین بخشش اونجا بود که حسم سر خوندنش رو یادم میومد.
برگهها هنوز همون بو رو میدادن و بهتم سر خوندن یه قسمتایی و هیجانم سر جاهای دیگهش رو یادم میاورد.
وقتی کتاب رو بستم واقعا خوشحال بودم. به خاطر این که من ۱۱ ساله کتاب خوبی خونده بود. برای اینکه این کتاب رو، به وقتش خوندم.
و با اینکه الان برام اونقدر جذاب نبود میتونم بگم پلاتش به همون اندازه خوب بود و من به خاطر عمق لذتی که اونموقع ازش بردن بهش ۵ ستاره دادم.
وقتی به تهش رسیدم و تازه همه چیز سرجای خودش قرار گرفت اینقدر شوکه و متعجب شدم که جزء به جزء کتاب رو برای مامانم تعریف کردم.
این کتاب یه پلات توییست خیلی بزرگ داره. یه چیزی که تا قبل از اون کل کتاب یه کتاب ساده و آروم به نظر میرسه ولی وقتی به اون نقطه میرسی...به اون یه جمله، همه چیز تغییر میکنه. وقتی نکته رو میفهمی، هرچی تا قبل از اون خونده بودی یه معنی جدید پیدا میکنه.
دربارهی این که اون نکته و مضمون کتاب چیه حرفی نمیزنم چون یه اسپویل خیلی خیلی بزرگه. میدونم احتمالا هیچکس قرار نیست این کتابو بخونه ولی اینقدر توی یازده سالگی از اون پلات توییست شوکه شدم، اونم وقتی حتی با عبارت پلات توییست و معنیش آشنا نبودم، که به احترامش هیچی نمیگم.
چون وقتی میدونی، دیگه نمیتونی نادیدش بگیری!
وقتی میدونی، دیگه میدونی.
این بار که خوندمش فقط برای زنده شدن حس ۱۱ سالگیم بود. برای روزایی که توی دنیای کتابا گم میشدم. شاید روزایی که بتونم بگم بهترین و آرومترین روزای زندگیم بودن؛ حداقل به نسبت آیندهای که در انتظارم بود.
این بار دیگه اونقدر هیجان زده نبودم. هم چون داستان رو میدونستم هم چون دیگه همسن و سال میا، شخصیت اصلی نبودم ولی قشنگترین بخشش اونجا بود که حسم سر خوندنش رو یادم میومد.
برگهها هنوز همون بو رو میدادن و بهتم سر خوندن یه قسمتایی و هیجانم سر جاهای دیگهش رو یادم میاورد.
وقتی کتاب رو بستم واقعا خوشحال بودم. به خاطر این که من ۱۱ ساله کتاب خوبی خونده بود. برای اینکه این کتاب رو، به وقتش خوندم.
و با اینکه الان برام اونقدر جذاب نبود میتونم بگم پلاتش به همون اندازه خوب بود و من به خاطر عمق لذتی که اونموقع ازش بردن بهش ۵ ستاره دادم.
October 20, 2022
Adorável! Uma história que aborda o valor da amizade e da família. Parecia um simples livro de crianças, mas prova ser muito mais do que isso. Dee e Peter os avós da protagonista são personagens surpreendentes. Não esperava gostar tanto deste livro....
August 2, 2021
پنج ستاره دادم فقط چون به نظرم لیاقت چهار ستاره شدن تو گود ریدز رو داره
اگه انیمه ی یور نیم رو دوست داشتید قطعا اینو میپسندید
میترسم با گفتن اینکه از چه نظر شبیه یور نیم بود اسپویل کنم ... اما بعد یه ریوی کامل تر براش مینویسم
غیر قابل پیش بینی بودن
۴.۵/۵
شخصیت پردازی
۳.۵/۵
روون بودنش
۴/۵
داستان اما میتونست از اول رخ نده اگه عین ادم تاریخ میردن تو دفتر خاطراتشون ... یا اگه ملت تو کتاب مثل ادم با هم حرف میزدن :))
پ.ن گروه سنی جیم و دال و اون وراعه ... اما بستگی به سلیقه تون داره لذت بردنتون ازش
اگه انیمه ی یور نیم رو دوست داشتید قطعا اینو میپسندید
میترسم با گفتن اینکه از چه نظر شبیه یور نیم بود اسپویل کنم ... اما بعد یه ریوی کامل تر براش مینویسم
غیر قابل پیش بینی بودن
۴.۵/۵
شخصیت پردازی
۳.۵/۵
روون بودنش
۴/۵
داستان اما میتونست از اول رخ نده اگه عین ادم تاریخ میردن تو دفتر خاطراتشون ... یا اگه ملت تو کتاب مثل ادم با هم حرف میزدن :))
پ.ن گروه سنی جیم و دال و اون وراعه ... اما بستگی به سلیقه تون داره لذت بردنتون ازش
June 10, 2014
Because I'm a mom, I'm forever suggesting books to my kid. Because I'm a mom and she is a daughter, she is forever refusing to read them. So, when she said this book was really good and that I should read it, I could hardly refuse. The odds that she'll read something I suggest if I read something she suggests aren't great. However, as a mother, I have to desperately do things to prove to my children that I'm not a complete dork and that I am pretty smart sometimes and I do know books even if I'm lame in every other way. It won't make any difference until they're 30 but, as all mothers do, I hope they look back on this time and feel really, really guilty.
Anyway, I read it. It's exactly what a middle grade book should be. If I was 11, I would LOVE this book, over-used italics, far-fetched story line, and all. Unless my mother suggested it. In that case, I would look at the cover, raise my lip in the perfect sneer, shake my head, say, "nah," and put it back on the shelf with what I hope is (but is not) a hidden roll of the eyes.
Anyway, I read it. It's exactly what a middle grade book should be. If I was 11, I would LOVE this book, over-used italics, far-fetched story line, and all. Unless my mother suggested it. In that case, I would look at the cover, raise my lip in the perfect sneer, shake my head, say, "nah," and put it back on the shelf with what I hope is (but is not) a hidden roll of the eyes.
June 9, 2020
At first I didn’t quiet “get” why the disappearance of the grandfather didn’t produce more trauma than it appeared to…then “DAH”… I read that the book is written for 9-12 year olds… then it began to make a lot more sense and I started to read it as I would have if I was 12 years olds. Believe me folks…that nearly qualifies for ancient history:) Mia was a wonderful character. I’ve never read this author before but was impressed with her making the writing like it had been penned by a real kid. Mia’s relationship with her grandma starts off on a rather strained note…but they soon grow closer as they are both worried about grandpa. The theme of time travel was also done very well. Since no one has ever done it except in books like this there are usually some questions the reader will have about the logic…but I could find no real glaring holes or contradictions …but then if I was 12 years old I probably wouldn’t be looking for this. Good book and well worth the time to read. I’m not going to tell you how the missing grandpa mystery turns out. That would ruin the whole adventure for you if you choose to take a trip through time.
January 18, 2013
Originally posted on www.serendipityreviews.co.uk
Liz Kessler has done it again.
North of Nowhere seems to have collected the essence of excellent time travel stories and weaved them together to make a modern, believable book with a strong British feel to it that is a ruddy good read.
There is the growing and long lasting friendship I so loved in Tom's Midnight Garden and the detailed planning of time travel to save the future from the past that was such a major part of the Back To The Future films. There is a heartbreaking moment too, which brought tears to my eyes as I remembered something similar that happened to Nicholas Lyndhurst in Goodnight Sweetheart.
Liz captured the mind of the pre teen so accurately that she could almost have been sat in my house listening to my two in conversation.
I also thought the book handled the difficulties that often do occur because of the generation gap extremely well. I loved the way Mia was beginning to realise that perhaps raising her voice and arguing wasn't really going to get her anywhere. My girls are just beginning to adopt the 'Be Nice' strategy.
I loved that the story was told from multiple points of view, as well as using other methods to communicate such as letters and the diary.
I was not expecting the ending at all. I can’t say what I wasn’t expecting or I’ll give it away, but I’ll just say the ending took me by surprise!
I thought North of Nowhere was stunning! Mindblowing! I can’t say much more to express how much I loved it because this book insists on secrecy otherwise the surprise will be spoilt.
So in the end all I really need to say is - READ IT! It is awesome!
Liz Kessler has done it again.
North of Nowhere seems to have collected the essence of excellent time travel stories and weaved them together to make a modern, believable book with a strong British feel to it that is a ruddy good read.
There is the growing and long lasting friendship I so loved in Tom's Midnight Garden and the detailed planning of time travel to save the future from the past that was such a major part of the Back To The Future films. There is a heartbreaking moment too, which brought tears to my eyes as I remembered something similar that happened to Nicholas Lyndhurst in Goodnight Sweetheart.
Liz captured the mind of the pre teen so accurately that she could almost have been sat in my house listening to my two in conversation.
I also thought the book handled the difficulties that often do occur because of the generation gap extremely well. I loved the way Mia was beginning to realise that perhaps raising her voice and arguing wasn't really going to get her anywhere. My girls are just beginning to adopt the 'Be Nice' strategy.
I loved that the story was told from multiple points of view, as well as using other methods to communicate such as letters and the diary.
I was not expecting the ending at all. I can’t say what I wasn’t expecting or I’ll give it away, but I’ll just say the ending took me by surprise!
I thought North of Nowhere was stunning! Mindblowing! I can’t say much more to express how much I loved it because this book insists on secrecy otherwise the surprise will be spoilt.
So in the end all I really need to say is - READ IT! It is awesome!
September 23, 2013
It's not that this was a bad read, I did enjoy it, but I found that it lacked flavor. The facts tended to be told instead of a story, and the plot itself is one that I've often heard. I loved Kessler's Emily Windsnap books when I was little, and perhaps it is in part that I simply grew out of her writing style.
May 23, 2017
I loved this book!
I've read a few of the author's Emily Windsnap tales and enjoyed them. I felt this story was on a higher plane than the Windsnap series. However, I believe Windsnap is for slightly younger Junior readers and NoN is suited for older Junior readers who are just beginning to discover what types (time travel, fantasy-ish, mystery) of books they like to read.
Well done, especially for the age group. I loved the story telling medium of using various characters to flesh out the story and the use of the diary was fantastic, especially when it played a larger role at the ending. I found it a little predictable but I do not think many Junior readers will be able to anticipate how the story ties all loose ends together and will be pleasantly surprised.
I've read a few of the author's Emily Windsnap tales and enjoyed them. I felt this story was on a higher plane than the Windsnap series. However, I believe Windsnap is for slightly younger Junior readers and NoN is suited for older Junior readers who are just beginning to discover what types (time travel, fantasy-ish, mystery) of books they like to read.
Well done, especially for the age group. I loved the story telling medium of using various characters to flesh out the story and the use of the diary was fantastic, especially when it played a larger role at the ending. I found it a little predictable but I do not think many Junior readers will be able to anticipate how the story ties all loose ends together and will be pleasantly surprised.
December 31, 2012
I haven't read anything by Liz Kessler before but when this beautiful little hardback book arrived, I couldn't wait to start reading it. I'm always looking for new British authors to try and I'm pleased to say that after thoroughly enjoying 'North of Nowhere', I'll definitely be hunting down some of Kessler's other books.
Set in the small fishing village of Porthaven, Mia and her mother arrive to stay with Mia's Gran after her Grandad mysteriously disappears. Initially friendless and unhappy, Mia eventually makes friends with a girl called Dee who she hasn't met in person but communicates with through Dee's diary.
The story is unpredictable and changeable like the seas that surround Porthaven. Things aren't always as they first appear and to a degree you need to suspense your disbelief, particularly near the end when things take an unexpectedd turn. There's an element of magic about the book which I loved and I thought it wa beautifully written.
Infinitely intriguing, I was hooked by 'North of Nowhere' and impressed by the very clever conclusion of the story which didn't disappoint in the slightest with it's imaginative ending. I had no idea what was going to happen and although not everything was explained this didn't matter in the slightest.
I was intrigued to read that the story was actually inspired by the real village of Hallsands in South Devon which collapsed into the sea. Due to terrible gales and high tides, only one house remained habitable in the village. It's terrible to think of people losing their homes and the hardship and heartache they must have gone through.
'North of Nowhere' is the perfect book to read on a stormy night, curled up indoors with the fire crackling. I was gripped by Mia's story and the mystery of Luffsands. This was a truly magical and captivating read which I will definitely be recommending to everyone I know.
Set in the small fishing village of Porthaven, Mia and her mother arrive to stay with Mia's Gran after her Grandad mysteriously disappears. Initially friendless and unhappy, Mia eventually makes friends with a girl called Dee who she hasn't met in person but communicates with through Dee's diary.
The story is unpredictable and changeable like the seas that surround Porthaven. Things aren't always as they first appear and to a degree you need to suspense your disbelief, particularly near the end when things take an unexpectedd turn. There's an element of magic about the book which I loved and I thought it wa beautifully written.
Infinitely intriguing, I was hooked by 'North of Nowhere' and impressed by the very clever conclusion of the story which didn't disappoint in the slightest with it's imaginative ending. I had no idea what was going to happen and although not everything was explained this didn't matter in the slightest.
I was intrigued to read that the story was actually inspired by the real village of Hallsands in South Devon which collapsed into the sea. Due to terrible gales and high tides, only one house remained habitable in the village. It's terrible to think of people losing their homes and the hardship and heartache they must have gone through.
'North of Nowhere' is the perfect book to read on a stormy night, curled up indoors with the fire crackling. I was gripped by Mia's story and the mystery of Luffsands. This was a truly magical and captivating read which I will definitely be recommending to everyone I know.
May 30, 2013
I do realise as I write this review that this book is intended for a younger audience, but I could not help but fall in love with it. I think this is a story that all ages may be able to appreciate.
From the very first few sentences, the reader is aware that this story is going to be interesting. The main character is likable and one of those innocent types that you want to get to know more about. I found that as her story unfolded, it was easy to put myself in her place and feel what she was feeling.
I loved the dog in the story (Flake.) He was the type of addition that made the story complete and showed the compassion of the main character.
As the book progresses, the main character discovers a journal that belongs to another girl and begins conversing with her through the pages. This was not the usual seen it and done it before journal that shows up in a lot of stories. Everything about this novel is magical. I liked the unusual, emerging friendship of the main character and the owner of the journal and it kept me turning pages.
The missing grandfather aspect of the story was also very well written. There is so much mystery and beautiful description in this story that it is very hard to put it down and walk away.
I did see a few plot stumbles in the time travel aspect of the story, but Time travel is difficult to write and it did not interfere with my overall enjoyment of the story.
If you are looking for a book for your young adult, or for yourself, may I recommend this one. Beautifully done and what a lovely cover as well.
This review is based off of a digital ARC.
From the very first few sentences, the reader is aware that this story is going to be interesting. The main character is likable and one of those innocent types that you want to get to know more about. I found that as her story unfolded, it was easy to put myself in her place and feel what she was feeling.
I loved the dog in the story (Flake.) He was the type of addition that made the story complete and showed the compassion of the main character.
As the book progresses, the main character discovers a journal that belongs to another girl and begins conversing with her through the pages. This was not the usual seen it and done it before journal that shows up in a lot of stories. Everything about this novel is magical. I liked the unusual, emerging friendship of the main character and the owner of the journal and it kept me turning pages.
The missing grandfather aspect of the story was also very well written. There is so much mystery and beautiful description in this story that it is very hard to put it down and walk away.
I did see a few plot stumbles in the time travel aspect of the story, but Time travel is difficult to write and it did not interfere with my overall enjoyment of the story.
If you are looking for a book for your young adult, or for yourself, may I recommend this one. Beautifully done and what a lovely cover as well.
This review is based off of a digital ARC.
July 26, 2013
Mia comes to Porthaven because her grandpa has gone missing. Her grandma and mom are devastated. In Porthaven, there isn't a lot to do but worry and work in the pub her grandparents own. While she is out exploring one day, Mia discovers a boat and on the boat is a diary of a young girl, also frustrated with how she is spending her days. Mia starts writing to Dee in the diary and even though they have never met, Dee responds. Then Mia meets Peter, another teen vacationing in Porthaven. They become friends and Mia shares her frustration with never seeing Dee. Peter decides to take the boat and pick her up on the island she lives on. Then Peter disappears, or did he? Mia and Peter's sister Sal set out to discover what happened to Peter and why things seem to appear different when they are on the boat.
I wasn't sure where this book was going when I started reading it, but it ended up being a nice little time travel story. The mystery of it kept me turning the pages as I really wanted to know what happened to Peter and Mia's grandpa. I loved the twist at the end. Didn't see it coming and thought it made the story really interesting.
I received a copy of this book from the publishers on Netgalley. Thank you!
I wasn't sure where this book was going when I started reading it, but it ended up being a nice little time travel story. The mystery of it kept me turning the pages as I really wanted to know what happened to Peter and Mia's grandpa. I loved the twist at the end. Didn't see it coming and thought it made the story really interesting.
I received a copy of this book from the publishers on Netgalley. Thank you!
April 3, 2014
I am really surprised by all of the positive feedback on this book. Nothing about it was believable to me. I thought Mia was beyond selfish considering the disappearance of her grandfather, not to mention that it was okay that she trespassed and stole private property without a second thought. And really? A child is missing and his parents sit around having tea in a pub and have no concerns when their daughter then goes off all day with no explanation? I know it was a time travel theme but the ending was so unbelievable, muddled and unnecessary - I just wanted to be done with it. I have not read the Emily Windsnap series although it has been recommended to me by my 12 year old neighbor. Not sure I want to now, but I know I won't recommend this book to her. Guess I missed something in this one.
May 23, 2014
I was very disappointed in this offering from Liz Kessler. I enjoyed the 1st 3 books in the Emily Windsnap series. The 4th one was a bit of a disappointment. I am hoping that the 5th one will redeem the series for me. Getting back to this book, I felt like it was all over the place. There was something about time travel (uh, and why?), there was the story about a young girl searching for a friend, and people mysteriously missing. I think this book would have been a lot better if the time traveling element was taken out of the story. It felt out of place and made the story confusing.
I like Liz Kessler's writing and I will read more of her books in the future. I am glad I got this one at the library.
I like Liz Kessler's writing and I will read more of her books in the future. I am glad I got this one at the library.
June 9, 2017
A quirky little bonbon which includes some threads on the 13 year old MC learning to put aside her narcissistic disappointment to support her family through challenging times, the discovery that there are appropriate times for a fake smile, and better yet, that she could be just like someone whom she had previously considered to be very different, and distant.
This would be a fine snack for a child 9-12 years old; there is a little mystery yet no horrors.
This would be a fine snack for a child 9-12 years old; there is a little mystery yet no horrors.
February 13, 2014
This fantasy/mystery begins with a missing grandfather who ruins Mia's Spring Break plans because she has to leave town with her mother to help her grandmother. As she waits for her grandfather to hopefully return, she makes new friends and comes to appreciate her mother and grandmother.
I read an ARC on Net Galley.
I read an ARC on Net Galley.
May 8, 2016
I think this is a fantastic book with an amazing plot!! I can only recommend it but I must say the ending is quite confusing but still it's absolutely awesome!!
October 8, 2017
I think a part of me just died as I clicked 3 stars.
Liz Kessler is my....2nd favorite author, but this book just seemed to be a sad miserable repeat of A Year Without Autumn. I loved all her books, as I have read them all, but this book was confusing and odd and did not end the way I had hoped.
I was half way the book before I realized this was a book by Liz, as It said it on the back. I really am glad I didn't see it sooner so it did not influence my review.
Man, I just realized I'm gonna have a lot to review today, like One For Sorrow (a great read!!) and A Year Without Autumn (SOOO much better then this one!) And The Unwanteds (SO.DARN.GOOD!!!) so I'll make this quick.
This was weird, sad and all in all just....SO SAD THAT THIS WAS BY LIZ KESSLER!!!
Liz Kessler is my....2nd favorite author, but this book just seemed to be a sad miserable repeat of A Year Without Autumn. I loved all her books, as I have read them all, but this book was confusing and odd and did not end the way I had hoped.
I was half way the book before I realized this was a book by Liz, as It said it on the back. I really am glad I didn't see it sooner so it did not influence my review.
Man, I just realized I'm gonna have a lot to review today, like One For Sorrow (a great read!!) and A Year Without Autumn (SOOO much better then this one!) And The Unwanteds (SO.DARN.GOOD!!!) so I'll make this quick.
This was weird, sad and all in all just....SO SAD THAT THIS WAS BY LIZ KESSLER!!!
July 12, 2017
When Mia's grandad goes missing, her and her mum go to stay with her grandma and help run their hotel and pub. Whilst there, Mia makes friends with Peter and finds a diary by a girl, Dee left in a locker by a small boat dock.
However, when Peter disappears just like her grandad without a word or trace, she befriends his sister Sal and together they set out to uncover the truth which is a crazy tale of time and luck.
This book was very different but I have to say to me, the explanation doesn't make it completely clear to me how his family is still here now which you will understand if you read it too. It was okay but not the best by Liz.
However, when Peter disappears just like her grandad without a word or trace, she befriends his sister Sal and together they set out to uncover the truth which is a crazy tale of time and luck.
This book was very different but I have to say to me, the explanation doesn't make it completely clear to me how his family is still here now which you will understand if you read it too. It was okay but not the best by Liz.
September 5, 2017
When Mia’s grandfather goes missing, she heads off with her mother to support her grandmother and try to help find out what has happened to Grandad. It’s a big and complicated task, made even more complex by the fact that Mia has always been closer to her grandfather and seems to have little in common with her grandmother.
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October 12, 2019
🤯🤯🤯 Wow, this book completely blew my mind! Talk about some genuine genius!!! Loved this book! Which isn't too surprising concerning how much I LOVE the few Emily Windsnap books that I read from this series! Definitely will be ready that whole series, restarting at the beginning since I online read thd first few! I was literally freaking out with excitement as the story became clearer! AWESOME book!❤❤❤❤❤👍
August 21, 2023
This book was really good. I remember the setting being well described and the characters being interesting. I liked the little anecdotes they give between chapters from the perspective of people who, from what I remember, were long dead. I read it quite a while ago, so I may be fuzzy on some parts, but I liked it so much I did a school project on it! It's quite mysterious but also leaves you questioning until the very end. Definitely recommend for ages 10-13.
April 1, 2025
Aww, this was a lot of fun! I had a very enjoyable time reading this book. North of Nowhere is a fast-paced middle grade novel about a seaside town and its suspicious- perhaps even supernatural- disappearance of townsfolk. It was light and sweet, with just enough suspense to keep you reading. I was able to guess the truth of the disappearances pretty early on, but I think this book would be really intriguing for a younger audience! You can't go wrong with Liz Kessler.
October 27, 2017
This book is breathtaking. Looking for a good mystery? This book is the one!
It takes place in Porthaven, a small, sleepy town. Mia's granddad has vanished! Mia finds an empty boat and finds a diary of a girl named Dee, who is stuck on Luffsands. Dee wants to visit her. Some parts I like are when the family who lost their son came in. Recomended ages: 9-12.
It takes place in Porthaven, a small, sleepy town. Mia's granddad has vanished! Mia finds an empty boat and finds a diary of a girl named Dee, who is stuck on Luffsands. Dee wants to visit her. Some parts I like are when the family who lost their son came in. Recomended ages: 9-12.
April 20, 2020
North of Nowhere, a well-written mystery. Much more than a middle grade book! This novel's problem-solvers, puzzle-cracking, and wonder-causing words are sure to delight any reader! "Can I figure out this mystery before Mia does?" That's the question you'll be asking yourself throughout this entire series. Fantasy and mystery perfectly woven together. Anyone would highly recommend!
August 26, 2020
The reason I gave this book a three out of five star rating is because this book didn't have a lot of action. It was pretty boring and hard to understand in some parts too. One part I did like though was when they tried to drive a boat to Lufsands Island to meet Dee. Overall this book was ok and I still recommend that other people read it because they might like it more than me.
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April 10, 2021
Not my cup of tea. Anyone who has seen "Back to the Future" will get the time travel plot, but this story ends abruptly. The last chapter is really not needed unless the author was planning a sequel. Having been an English teacher in my past, I doubt that most students (upper elementary/middle school) will understand this plot line.
June 29, 2017
I wasn't a big fan of this book. Sure, the story was interesting, and it had the potential to be an amazing book, but the storytelling just got me confused about 60% of the book. I wouldn't really recommend it to a friend.
March 21, 2018
I like this author. The Emily Windsnap books were great! I was ready to enjoy this story, but it just didn’t do it for me. Too many questions unanswered. The revelation of Peter’s life fell a bit flat. His family’s acceptance was too easy. I’m glad others enjoyed it.
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April 12, 2018
When Mia's grandfather goes missing, she and her mother go help her grandmother. She makes a pen pal friend with whom she exchanges mysterious notes. Will grandfather ever be found? What is this mystery!
February 15, 2019
This was a thoroughly engaging time traveling mystery. Probably good for the 5th-7th grade set. A boat and screwy compass set in motion a whole series of phenomena that engage 2 separate families and, ultimately, bring them together.
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