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Уилям Уентън и крадецът на луридий
Привидно животът на дванайсетгодишния Уилям е съвсем обикновен – мили родители, тихо градче в Норвегия. Но всъщност той е гений – свръхталантлив кодоразбивач – а откакто любимият му дядо внезапно изчезва преди осем години, семейството му е принудено да забрави за родния Лондон и миналото си и да се представя под фалшива фамилия. Защо? Уилям няма представа. Казано му е само да не се набива на очи. И той се старае да не привлича излишно внимание.
Докато в града не пристига най-трудната главоблъсканица на света: Мозъкотрошачката. Разработена от светилата в световната криптология, тази логическа загадка ще се окаже съдбоносна – ще отключи неподозирани възможности у Уилям и ще го превърне в най-добрия разшифровчик на света. А невидимата заплаха, досега тегнала над семейството му, изведнъж ще придобие съвсем конкретен образ...
С „Крадецът на луридий“ Боби Перс поставя началото на награждаваната поредица за Уилям Уентън, който трябва да разплете мистерията, обвила миналото на семейството му, и да се справи с истината – а и с цял нов свят на роботи и свръхтехнологии. Напрегнати, динамични и вълнуващи, приключенията на Уилям ще се харесат на всички фенове на Пърси Джаксън и Доктор Ху. До момента поредицата има читатели в 36 страни по света и е напът да стигне и до екраните.
Докато в града не пристига най-трудната главоблъсканица на света: Мозъкотрошачката. Разработена от светилата в световната криптология, тази логическа загадка ще се окаже съдбоносна – ще отключи неподозирани възможности у Уилям и ще го превърне в най-добрия разшифровчик на света. А невидимата заплаха, досега тегнала над семейството му, изведнъж ще придобие съвсем конкретен образ...
С „Крадецът на луридий“ Боби Перс поставя началото на награждаваната поредица за Уилям Уентън, който трябва да разплете мистерията, обвила миналото на семейството му, и да се справи с истината – а и с цял нов свят на роботи и свръхтехнологии. Напрегнати, динамични и вълнуващи, приключенията на Уилям ще се харесат на всички фенове на Пърси Джаксън и Доктор Ху. До момента поредицата има читатели в 36 страни по света и е напът да стигне и до екраните.
232 pages, Paperback
First published August 20, 2015
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Bobbie Peers
20 books64 followersBobbie Peers (b. 1974) made his mark on Norwegian film history when he in 2006 won a Palme d’Or for his Sniffer, written and directed by Peers himself. The award became the first of many milestones in the London International Film School graduate’s career as a director and film writer. 2015 witnessed the multi-talented Peers’ debut as a children’s books author. William Wenton and the Luridium Thief is the first book in a forthcoming series featuring the code breaking whizz William.
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May 26, 2017
William Olsen, or William Wenton, his real name, was on the run with his parents, now living in Norway. The family has been on the run ever since his grandfather went missing at Victoria Station, in London. William didn’t really know why, or who they were running from, all he knew was that he wasn’t to bring attention to himself, or his parents.
When ‘The Impossible Puzzle’ came to Norway’s History of Science Museum, William was overly excited. He loved puzzles, and was rather quite good at them. He dreamed of being a cryptographer.
On a school trip to see the puzzle, William forgot all about staying off the radar, and decided to try to crack the puzzle, especially seen as no-one else had managed to do it. Fortunately, or unfortunately, William did it, he’d cracked it, meaning that the world’s media were now talking about him.
In the middle of the night, William was woken by his parents telling him to run, but he didn’t get far before he was caught, and taken to a secret institution for post-human research. But what do they want with William, and why?
William Wenton and the Luridium Thief, is an exciting young adult adventure book. It has a great cast of characters, especially William, with his determination, and wit.
The story is full of mysterious moments, suspension, and many twists and turns. This technological advanced book will have you delving into a futuristic world, being created in the present.
I can see this being a big hit with older children/young adults, looking for a book that will perk their interest and give them the setting to send their imagination into overdrive.
The plot is strong and the tension builds steadily throughout. This is a book that will hold your attention right until the very last page.
Reviewed by Stacey on www.whisperingstories.com
When ‘The Impossible Puzzle’ came to Norway’s History of Science Museum, William was overly excited. He loved puzzles, and was rather quite good at them. He dreamed of being a cryptographer.
On a school trip to see the puzzle, William forgot all about staying off the radar, and decided to try to crack the puzzle, especially seen as no-one else had managed to do it. Fortunately, or unfortunately, William did it, he’d cracked it, meaning that the world’s media were now talking about him.
In the middle of the night, William was woken by his parents telling him to run, but he didn’t get far before he was caught, and taken to a secret institution for post-human research. But what do they want with William, and why?
William Wenton and the Luridium Thief, is an exciting young adult adventure book. It has a great cast of characters, especially William, with his determination, and wit.
The story is full of mysterious moments, suspension, and many twists and turns. This technological advanced book will have you delving into a futuristic world, being created in the present.
I can see this being a big hit with older children/young adults, looking for a book that will perk their interest and give them the setting to send their imagination into overdrive.
The plot is strong and the tension builds steadily throughout. This is a book that will hold your attention right until the very last page.
Reviewed by Stacey on www.whisperingstories.com
July 18, 2016
This was really fun and imaginitive, but really weak in world building and plot. Very tropey and predictable, but hey, it's a book written for kids. Kids will love this book! But if you compare this to Harry Potter or Percy Jackson, it'll get the highroad, needs a pinch of everything to make it extra saucey. Hehe, but yeah, a quick, okay read.
May 23, 2017
About: William Wenton and the Impossible Puzzle is a middle grade action & adventure book written by Bobbie Peers. It is published today 5/23/17 by Aladdin, imprint of Simon & Schuster, 272 pages. The genres are middle grade, fantasy, science fiction, and action & adventure. This book is the author’s debut middle grade novel.
My Experience: I started reading William Wenton and the Impossible Puzzle on 5/21/17 and finished it on 5/23/17. This book is an awesome read! It’s filled with lots of actions and adventures. I love smart characters and the plot surrounding code breaking. I love the different robots, especially argubot and the school that only admit geniuses. There is no dull moment reading this book.
In this book, readers will follow the point of view of William Wenton, a twelve years old genius who likes to solve puzzles. His grandfather is the best cryptologist (code breaker) in the world and he’s either in hiding or missing. This book started out with William and his family living in Norway, diverting themselves from attracting attention. They have been living under the radar for 8 years until the impossible puzzle world tour came to their local museum and allowing geniuses to try their luck on solving the puzzle. William couldn’t keep himself away and got his hands on the puzzle during a school field trip. He solved it. As soon as his family decided that they will have to go into hiding again then they were under attacked. William find himself running away to escape whatever/whoever that came after him. He found himself being rescued and brought to a school for the geniuses called Institute for Post-Human Research. From there, William learns the mystery surrounding his grandfather and the bad guys that are coming for him.
I enjoyed reading this book greatly! I like following William’s train of thoughts. I like how smart he is and am fascinated by him for his love of learning from books his grandfather left behind. I like the many robots around the school including the talking door and the ladder. I like that behind each door, there’s a puzzle to solve before reaching a destination. I like the mystery and suspense in this book. I enjoy the humor from the robots. This book starts interesting and ends interesting. I highly recommend everyone the read it!
Pro: actions & adventures, robots, puzzles, code breakers, page turner, fast paced, mystery, adrenaline rush, humor, no dull moment,
Con: none
I rate it 5 stars!
***Disclaimer: Many thanks to the author Bobbie Peers, publisher Simon & Schuster, and Edelweiss for the opportunity to read and review. Please assured that my opinions are honest.
xoxo,
Jasmine at www.howusefulitis.wordpress.com for a detailed review
My Experience: I started reading William Wenton and the Impossible Puzzle on 5/21/17 and finished it on 5/23/17. This book is an awesome read! It’s filled with lots of actions and adventures. I love smart characters and the plot surrounding code breaking. I love the different robots, especially argubot and the school that only admit geniuses. There is no dull moment reading this book.
In this book, readers will follow the point of view of William Wenton, a twelve years old genius who likes to solve puzzles. His grandfather is the best cryptologist (code breaker) in the world and he’s either in hiding or missing. This book started out with William and his family living in Norway, diverting themselves from attracting attention. They have been living under the radar for 8 years until the impossible puzzle world tour came to their local museum and allowing geniuses to try their luck on solving the puzzle. William couldn’t keep himself away and got his hands on the puzzle during a school field trip. He solved it. As soon as his family decided that they will have to go into hiding again then they were under attacked. William find himself running away to escape whatever/whoever that came after him. He found himself being rescued and brought to a school for the geniuses called Institute for Post-Human Research. From there, William learns the mystery surrounding his grandfather and the bad guys that are coming for him.
I enjoyed reading this book greatly! I like following William’s train of thoughts. I like how smart he is and am fascinated by him for his love of learning from books his grandfather left behind. I like the many robots around the school including the talking door and the ladder. I like that behind each door, there’s a puzzle to solve before reaching a destination. I like the mystery and suspense in this book. I enjoy the humor from the robots. This book starts interesting and ends interesting. I highly recommend everyone the read it!
Pro: actions & adventures, robots, puzzles, code breakers, page turner, fast paced, mystery, adrenaline rush, humor, no dull moment,
Con: none
I rate it 5 stars!
***Disclaimer: Many thanks to the author Bobbie Peers, publisher Simon & Schuster, and Edelweiss for the opportunity to read and review. Please assured that my opinions are honest.
xoxo,
Jasmine at www.howusefulitis.wordpress.com for a detailed review
April 4, 2019
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Здравейте, книголюбители!
Крайно време беше след толкова книжни разочарования от началото на годината до сега, най-сетне да попадна на нещо, което си струва времето ми. Днес ще ви говоря заслужено за „Уилям Уентън и крадецът на луридий“, издава Емас.
writing is fun
Признавам, че не съм сигурна от къде да започна да ви говоря за тази книга, защото толкова бързо се случва всичко, че най-добре може да се усети историята – когато бъде прочетена.
Книгата според мен е за юноши и като едно голямо дете – съм повече от щастлива, че ще има и още части.
Сюжетът е уникален и толкова оригинален. Стилът на писане просто веднага те грабва и те прави част от историята. Всичко се развива толкова бързо, че не можеш да спреш до самия край на книгата и после ти се иска още. За доказателство предоставям факта, че я „изконсумирах“ за един ден. Щеше ми се всички книги да бяха толкова увлекателни и да не трябва да ми е криво, че нещо ме разочарова в тях, като искам да е обратното. Ако можеше всички книги да са като тази, светът може би щеше да е една идея по-хубав. Смея да кажа, че това е най-добрата книга, която съм прочела до настоящия момент от годината.
И ако толкова искате да разберете кой е Уилям Уентън – ще ви кажа, че е той е гений на тема разшифроване за всякакви пъзели. Но семейството му е принудено да се крие в Норвегия под чужди самоличности. В корена на всичко е случилото се с изчезналия преди 8 години дядо на Уилям.
Получаваме герои, които да обикнем и с които да съпреживеем всичко, малка доза смях и много загадни за разбулване. А какво е луридий и защо е толкова специален – сами ще разберете като прочетете тази завладяваща история.
Уилям Уентън е всичко, което исках от една книга в едно, че и много повече. Нямам търпение за продължението на историята.
Здравейте, книголюбители!
Крайно време беше след толкова книжни разочарования от началото на годината до сега, най-сетне да попадна на нещо, което си струва времето ми. Днес ще ви говоря заслужено за „Уилям Уентън и крадецът на луридий“, издава Емас.
writing is fun
Признавам, че не съм сигурна от къде да започна да ви говоря за тази книга, защото толкова бързо се случва всичко, че най-добре може да се усети историята – когато бъде прочетена.
Книгата според мен е за юноши и като едно голямо дете – съм повече от щастлива, че ще има и още части.
Сюжетът е уникален и толкова оригинален. Стилът на писане просто веднага те грабва и те прави част от историята. Всичко се развива толкова бързо, че не можеш да спреш до самия край на книгата и после ти се иска още. За доказателство предоставям факта, че я „изконсумирах“ за един ден. Щеше ми се всички книги да бяха толкова увлекателни и да не трябва да ми е криво, че нещо ме разочарова в тях, като искам да е обратното. Ако можеше всички книги да са като тази, светът може би щеше да е една идея по-хубав. Смея да кажа, че това е най-добрата книга, която съм прочела до настоящия момент от годината.
И ако толкова искате да разберете кой е Уилям Уентън – ще ви кажа, че е той е гений на тема разшифроване за всякакви пъзели. Но семейството му е принудено да се крие в Норвегия под чужди самоличности. В корена на всичко е случилото се с изчезналия преди 8 години дядо на Уилям.
Получаваме герои, които да обикнем и с които да съпреживеем всичко, малка доза смях и много загадни за разбулване. А какво е луридий и защо е толкова специален – сами ще разберете като прочетете тази завладяваща история.
Уилям Уентън е всичко, което исках от една книга в едно, че и много повече. Нямам търпение за продължението на историята.
October 7, 2016
Det här var helt fantastiskt! Jag köpte boken till min systers barn och tänkte att jag måste väl läsa den först. Jag tyckte framsidan såg spännande ut när boken kom på norska förra året. Det här är en thriller för nio till tolv-åringar och fungerar bra också för vuxen. Medryckande skrivet och underhållande.
William Wenton - numera Olsen - måste hålla sig gömd i Norge. Varför är oklart, men det har något med hans morfars försvinnande att göra för många år sen. William vet att han måste ligga lågt, men klarar ändå att bli den som löser världens svåraste pussel-kod, "omöjligheten". Vips så är något ute efter att ta honom. Något stort, som slår in väggar.
William räddas till det institut som hans morfar grundade. Där får han undervisning samtidigt som han försöker att få reda på vad som egentligen hände med hans morfar och varför det är någon som jagar honom. Institutet med alla dess robotar, ondskapsfulla mekaniska växter och mystiska personal är oroväckande i sig själva.
Boken är olidligt spännande till tider. Jag har inte läst något så kreativt och välskrivet i den här kategorin bok på år och dagar. Jag ser verkligen framemot nästa i serien!
William Wenton - numera Olsen - måste hålla sig gömd i Norge. Varför är oklart, men det har något med hans morfars försvinnande att göra för många år sen. William vet att han måste ligga lågt, men klarar ändå att bli den som löser världens svåraste pussel-kod, "omöjligheten". Vips så är något ute efter att ta honom. Något stort, som slår in väggar.
William räddas till det institut som hans morfar grundade. Där får han undervisning samtidigt som han försöker att få reda på vad som egentligen hände med hans morfar och varför det är någon som jagar honom. Institutet med alla dess robotar, ondskapsfulla mekaniska växter och mystiska personal är oroväckande i sig själva.
Boken är olidligt spännande till tider. Jag har inte läst något så kreativt och välskrivet i den här kategorin bok på år och dagar. Jag ser verkligen framemot nästa i serien!
August 9, 2019
Много симпатична и неангажираща детска история, която е пълна с динамика, приключения и най-различни видове роботи. Дори такива, чието предназначение е единствено да изкачват стълбища. Развлекателна и приятна книга, която поставя началото на една обещаваща трилогия. Мисля, че ще се хареса на всички малчугани 🙂
April 18, 2019
This book was wildly imaginative which seemed to make it exceeding weird. The story kept me reading huge chunks at a time even though I really wasn't completely crazy about the story but I did want to see how it ended. Does that make strange sense?? lol
Recommend for a fast, enjoyable read.
Recommend for a fast, enjoyable read.
September 24, 2020
I read this to my 8 year old and he really loved it and demanded to read the second one. So now I have to see if there is one out there 😉
October 22, 2017
Na knihách je nejlepší, že když chci být zas chvilku malej kluk, nepotřebuju si pořídit dítě (a autodráhu a mašinky).
Prostě jenom nakrmím čtečku.
Zloděj luridia je příběh který jsem sfoukl za jeden večer - a který bych jako malej kluk žral úplně stejně jako Harryho Pottera. Parádní práce.
Prostě jenom nakrmím čtečku.
Zloděj luridia je příběh který jsem sfoukl za jeden večer - a který bych jako malej kluk žral úplně stejně jako Harryho Pottera. Parádní práce.
December 30, 2019
Много интересна първа книга 🙂.
September 2, 2015
En bok med et veldig godt premiss og utgangspunkt. Dessverre syns jeg kvaliteten led under det jeg anser som ensformig og kjedelig skriving. De aller fleste setningene bare skrev en handling etter en annen, og det var lite variasjon i rytmen. Dette gjorde at å lese boken opplevdes veldig monotont, noe som stakk seg ut og dro meg ut av historien igjen og igjen. Den monotone skrivingen fikk meg til å tenke på et av favorittsitatene mine, av Gary Provost:
“This sentence has five words. Here are five more words. Five-word sentences are fine. But several together become monotonous. Listen to what is happening. The writing is getting boring. The sound of it drones. It’s like a stuck record. The ear demands some variety. Now listen. I vary the sentence length, and I create music. Music. The writing sings. It has a pleasant rhythm, a lilt, a harmony. I use short sentences. And I use sentences of medium length. And sometimes, when I am certain the reader is rested, I will engage him with a sentence of considerable length, a sentence that burns with energy and builds with all the impetus of a crescendo, the roll of the drums, the crash of the cymbals–sounds that say listen to this, it is important.”
Luridiumstyven mangler denne poesien i setningsrytme som Provost her snakker om, og etter side opp og side ned med setninger som er helt likt konstruert blir det irriterende. Et eksempel tatt fra en tilfeldig oppslått side i boken:
"William gikk opp trappen til andre etasje. Han fortsatte bortover gangen og stoppet da han kom til enden. Han strøk hånda over furupanelet på veggen. Pekefingeren hans stoppet ved et stort kvisthull i panelet. Han lirket fingeren inn i hullet og trykket på noe. Klikk, sa det inne i veggen. Så knirket det fra taket og en luke åpnet seg."
William gjorde dette, så dette, så dette, så dette. Så gjorde den tingen det og det og det. Ingen variasjon, ingen subtilitet, ingen sanselige beskrivelser som gjør at jeg føler jeg er der. I stedet fortelles jeg at William går, og deretter stopper. Hvor er spenningen i det?
Det fortelles også svært mye: I stedet for å la en handling eller følelsesmessig reaksjon stå for seg selv og la leseren tolke denne selv, blir den straks forklart og understreket. Dette var i de fleste tilfeller helt unødvendig. Mot slutten av boka er det også en del synsvinkeltull, der det beskrives hva Iscia føler: På et punkt smiler hun "så tappert hun kunne", men dette er en beskrivelse av hva Iscia selv opplever å kunne gjøre i det øyeblikket, ikke at William ser hun ikke greier smile mer tappert enn hva hun gjør. Dette er slapp skriving, siden hele boken er tydelig ment å være begrenset tredjeperson fra Williams synsvinkel.
En spennende idé som er sørgelig dårlig utført. Kommer dessverre ikke til å lese resten av serien.
“This sentence has five words. Here are five more words. Five-word sentences are fine. But several together become monotonous. Listen to what is happening. The writing is getting boring. The sound of it drones. It’s like a stuck record. The ear demands some variety. Now listen. I vary the sentence length, and I create music. Music. The writing sings. It has a pleasant rhythm, a lilt, a harmony. I use short sentences. And I use sentences of medium length. And sometimes, when I am certain the reader is rested, I will engage him with a sentence of considerable length, a sentence that burns with energy and builds with all the impetus of a crescendo, the roll of the drums, the crash of the cymbals–sounds that say listen to this, it is important.”
Luridiumstyven mangler denne poesien i setningsrytme som Provost her snakker om, og etter side opp og side ned med setninger som er helt likt konstruert blir det irriterende. Et eksempel tatt fra en tilfeldig oppslått side i boken:
"William gikk opp trappen til andre etasje. Han fortsatte bortover gangen og stoppet da han kom til enden. Han strøk hånda over furupanelet på veggen. Pekefingeren hans stoppet ved et stort kvisthull i panelet. Han lirket fingeren inn i hullet og trykket på noe. Klikk, sa det inne i veggen. Så knirket det fra taket og en luke åpnet seg."
William gjorde dette, så dette, så dette, så dette. Så gjorde den tingen det og det og det. Ingen variasjon, ingen subtilitet, ingen sanselige beskrivelser som gjør at jeg føler jeg er der. I stedet fortelles jeg at William går, og deretter stopper. Hvor er spenningen i det?
Det fortelles også svært mye: I stedet for å la en handling eller følelsesmessig reaksjon stå for seg selv og la leseren tolke denne selv, blir den straks forklart og understreket. Dette var i de fleste tilfeller helt unødvendig. Mot slutten av boka er det også en del synsvinkeltull, der det beskrives hva Iscia føler: På et punkt smiler hun "så tappert hun kunne", men dette er en beskrivelse av hva Iscia selv opplever å kunne gjøre i det øyeblikket, ikke at William ser hun ikke greier smile mer tappert enn hva hun gjør. Dette er slapp skriving, siden hele boken er tydelig ment å være begrenset tredjeperson fra Williams synsvinkel.
En spennende idé som er sørgelig dårlig utført. Kommer dessverre ikke til å lese resten av serien.
November 4, 2016
William Wenton strastveni je razbijač kodova. Kodovi ga fasciniraju i privlače i nema tog koda niti zagonetke koju do sada nije uspješno riješio. Naravno da ga onda, kada u muzej u njegovom gradu doputuje izložba na kojoj je prezentacija 'Nemogućega' - koda koji još nitko nije uspio riješiti, unatoč tome što su najgenijalniji svjetski umovi to pokušali - ta prezentacija strašno privlači. Kad se potom, tijekom školskog izleta u muzej, William nađe pred 'Nemogućim' - i riješi ga, nije ni svjestan da tu njegovi problemi tek počinju.
Jer, William i njegova obitelj koriste se lažnim prezimenom ne bi li ostali skriveni pred nepoznatom prijetnjom na koju ih je upozorio Williamov djed, prije nego što je netragom nestao. A riješivši 'Nemoguće', William kao da je uključio reflektor i uperio ga ravno na sebe, pokazujući time svakome tko ga traži točno gdje se nalazi. Na prve posjetitelje neće morati dugo čekati, a jedini mu je spas u tajanstvenom Institutu, organizaciji koja okuplja najbolje kriptografe i koju je njegov djed pomogao osnovati. Da li je Institut zapravo prijetnja ili utočište, William tek treba otkriti, a usput treba i doznati što se dogodilo njegovom djedu, kamo je nestao i zašto je sa sobom odnio moćni element luridij...
Zanimljiva fantastična pustolovna priča vodi nas u svijet šifri, kodova i robota. Taj svijet možda na prvi pogled djeluje bezazleno, ali u njemu se skrivaju i brojne opasnosti i neki prilično zli negativci. Priča je nabijena napetošću, radnja se odvija brzo i dok trepneš već si stigao do kraja knjige.
Priča je originalna i maštovita. Ponekad predvidiva, ali i s nekoliko dobrih obrata. Jedno mi je kraj bio malo, kako bih to rekla, prelagan - rasplete se ekstremno brzo i sve se riješi tek tako, u trenu. Ne kažem da je to nekakav minus, samo sam očekivala nešto možda malo kompliciranije, zahtjevnije, malo značajniju kulminaciju događaja.
Likovi su simpatični, raznoliki i maštovito opisani, baš kao i njihovo okruženje, koje je ispunjeno svakojakim čudnovatim napravama i mehaničkim bićima, koja čine čitav taj svijet samo još fascinantnijim.
Ova knjiga namijenjena je mlađim čitateljima, ali lako ju mogu čitati i oni stariji. Kratka je i brzo se čita, može je se progutati u jednom popodnevu. Simpa priča, koja čini sasvim ugodno društvo za ispuniti par popodnevnih sati.
Jer, William i njegova obitelj koriste se lažnim prezimenom ne bi li ostali skriveni pred nepoznatom prijetnjom na koju ih je upozorio Williamov djed, prije nego što je netragom nestao. A riješivši 'Nemoguće', William kao da je uključio reflektor i uperio ga ravno na sebe, pokazujući time svakome tko ga traži točno gdje se nalazi. Na prve posjetitelje neće morati dugo čekati, a jedini mu je spas u tajanstvenom Institutu, organizaciji koja okuplja najbolje kriptografe i koju je njegov djed pomogao osnovati. Da li je Institut zapravo prijetnja ili utočište, William tek treba otkriti, a usput treba i doznati što se dogodilo njegovom djedu, kamo je nestao i zašto je sa sobom odnio moćni element luridij...
Zanimljiva fantastična pustolovna priča vodi nas u svijet šifri, kodova i robota. Taj svijet možda na prvi pogled djeluje bezazleno, ali u njemu se skrivaju i brojne opasnosti i neki prilično zli negativci. Priča je nabijena napetošću, radnja se odvija brzo i dok trepneš već si stigao do kraja knjige.
Priča je originalna i maštovita. Ponekad predvidiva, ali i s nekoliko dobrih obrata. Jedno mi je kraj bio malo, kako bih to rekla, prelagan - rasplete se ekstremno brzo i sve se riješi tek tako, u trenu. Ne kažem da je to nekakav minus, samo sam očekivala nešto možda malo kompliciranije, zahtjevnije, malo značajniju kulminaciju događaja.
Likovi su simpatični, raznoliki i maštovito opisani, baš kao i njihovo okruženje, koje je ispunjeno svakojakim čudnovatim napravama i mehaničkim bićima, koja čine čitav taj svijet samo još fascinantnijim.
Ova knjiga namijenjena je mlađim čitateljima, ali lako ju mogu čitati i oni stariji. Kratka je i brzo se čita, može je se progutati u jednom popodnevu. Simpa priča, koja čini sasvim ugodno društvo za ispuniti par popodnevnih sati.
February 17, 2019
Rozprávka na pohodovú nedeľu :) ...lebo mám rada šifry! Čakala, že tam reálne nejaké budu (vysoké očakávania na základe obľúbenej série O:) ), ale aj napriek tomu to bolo napínavé, čtivé a veselé! Autor vymyslel naozaj veľmi zaujímavý svet a všetky ocenenia získala kniha zaslúžene.
Určitě skvelá volba pre malých knihomoľov. :)
Určitě skvelá volba pre malých knihomoľov. :)
November 6, 2015
Kjempespennende, intelligent og godt skrevet fantasy. Egentlig skrevet for barn, men absolutt leseverdig for ungdom og voksne også.
February 4, 2016
It fell a bit flat in the end, but overall a pretty cool book about codes! MORE NERDY BOOKS!
dnf
February 25, 2018DNFing this in page 90. I know it is a childrens book, but I just can't with all the stupid, it's just... stupid. The world, the characters, the story. Nope. Just nope.
May 29, 2019
Доста динамична и занимателна история. Наистина е доста интересно да проследите прикюченията на главния ни герой на име Уилям и да разберете заедно с неко какво е луридият и с каква цел се използва.
March 22, 2017
Bobbie Peers geboren in 1974 in Noorwegen is afgestudeerd op de London International Film School als regisseur en film schrijver. Hij won in 2006 een Palme d'Or voor Sniffer, geschreven en geregisseerd door hemzelf. In 2015 schreef hij het debuut William Wenton en de luridiumdief. Dit is het eerste boek in een serie over code brekende wizzkid William. Als William de moeilijkste code ter wereld kraakt, wordt hij uitgenodigd door een geheimzinnig instituut dat kinderen opleidt tot codekrakers. Maar is hij daar wel veilig? Lezen vanaf ca 10 jaar. Er zit ook een sticker op van de Nederlandse Kinderjury 2017.
De omslag is mysterieus en donker waardoor het onheilspellend wordt.
Mijn man heeft het boek eerst gelezen en vond het goed en daarna heb ik het gelezen. Ach ik was toch in wat anders bezig. Het zijn korte hoofdstukken waardoor het makkelijk weg leest. Het heeft een aantal verrassende wendingen, die ik niet zag aankomen. Je moet natuurlijk niet heel veel verwachten als volwassene, want het is toch een b boek, maar het is een prima verhaal! Ik ben benieuwd naar een volgend deel. Dit boek zal ik zeker aan mijn kinderen geven om te lezen, omdat het een spannend en makkelijk boek is om te lezen!
De omslag is mysterieus en donker waardoor het onheilspellend wordt.
Mijn man heeft het boek eerst gelezen en vond het goed en daarna heb ik het gelezen. Ach ik was toch in wat anders bezig. Het zijn korte hoofdstukken waardoor het makkelijk weg leest. Het heeft een aantal verrassende wendingen, die ik niet zag aankomen. Je moet natuurlijk niet heel veel verwachten als volwassene, want het is toch een b boek, maar het is een prima verhaal! Ik ben benieuwd naar een volgend deel. Dit boek zal ik zeker aan mijn kinderen geven om te lezen, omdat het een spannend en makkelijk boek is om te lezen!
February 13, 2018
Mazie klausītāji liek 4 zvaigznes, es lieku 1.
Šī ir viena no vissliktākjām bērnu grāmatām, kādu nācies lasīt. Nav nekā sliktāka, kā nopietnā tonī rakstītas muļķības. Pieļauju, ka autora ideja ir bijusi paņemt Poteru un uzrakstī sci-fi versiju, bet sanācis ir pilnīgs nekas. Ja šī grāmata tiešām ir atzīta par Norvēģijas 2016. gada labāko bērnu grāmatu, tad tas laikam ir bijis baigi sauss gadu bērnu literatūrā.
Šī ir viena no vissliktākjām bērnu grāmatām, kādu nācies lasīt. Nav nekā sliktāka, kā nopietnā tonī rakstītas muļķības. Pieļauju, ka autora ideja ir bijusi paņemt Poteru un uzrakstī sci-fi versiju, bet sanācis ir pilnīgs nekas. Ja šī grāmata tiešām ir atzīta par Norvēģijas 2016. gada labāko bērnu grāmatu, tad tas laikam ir bijis baigi sauss gadu bērnu literatūrā.
December 26, 2017
ikka tuleb end kursis hoida, mida su laps loeb. tore hoogne raamat on.
May 14, 2019
Много симпатична книжка с много симпатичен герой. Очаквам с нетърпение новите приключения на Уилям.
June 1, 2023
ahhh miks see nii hea on
March 31, 2020
Hea hoogne seiklusjutt. Mõningad selged paralleelid Potteri raamatutega, aga muud kraami ka, et asi oleks huvitav.
February 23, 2020
not my cup of tea
May 8, 2016
Zloděj luridia je debut norského režiséra a scénáristy Bobbieho Peerse. Fantasy příběh plný šifer, robotů a tajemství. Pro malé čtenáře kolem 10 let to bude objev srovnatelný s Harrym Potterem a Kamenem mudrců. Ostatně i Will nastoupí do prazvláštní školy, jen místo magie jsou všude kolem roboti a hůlku studenti vyměnili za zašifrovaný orb (a Hermiona se tady jmenuje Iscia :-D). S Williamem si povídají dveře do jeho pokoje, vysavač, na chodbě otravuje dohadobot, ve skleníku mají žravý mechanický kaktus, schůdky v knihovně bojují o to, kdo sveze dalšího návštěvníka. Čtěte celou recenzi: http://bit.ly/recenze-zlodej-luridia
June 29, 2017
Küllaltki hea lasteraamat, põnevust jagub. Ehk natukene vähe on osasid asju lahti seletatud, aga väga palju ka selle üle nuriseda ei saa...:)
January 18, 2018
Rereading this book was exciting (again) - I did it because the second volume has been published in Portugal and I did not want to read that without first refreshing my memory of all the details of the very funny first book!
Maria Carmo,
Lisbon 18 January 2018.
A very enticing first book of a young hero: William Wenton, the Cryptologist! Persecuted by enemies who want to get to William given his abilities, he is going to be taken to an Institute where he learns about his aptitudes and gets himself into even more trouble, until... well, read the book!
Maria Carmo,
Lisbon, 8 July 2017.
Maria Carmo,
Lisbon 18 January 2018.
A very enticing first book of a young hero: William Wenton, the Cryptologist! Persecuted by enemies who want to get to William given his abilities, he is going to be taken to an Institute where he learns about his aptitudes and gets himself into even more trouble, until... well, read the book!
Maria Carmo,
Lisbon, 8 July 2017.
December 11, 2018
For me, personally, it was a 2-star read. I was considering leaving it halfway through, but, there is a big BUT; I realize I'm not in the target group. So I think a kid who likes this kind of story would find it engaging and thrilling. A few things struck me as unlikely or illogical (though I don't remember what anymore) and the pseudoscience irked me. What happened to the parents when William ran away from home? When he returns at the end they are apparently there as if what made him flee never happened.
June 20, 2017
I really wanted to like it more, but the book is extremely slow-paced and the main plot starts around pages 140-150. I understand this is the first part of the trilogy, however I have no desire to read the rest of it. Blergh.
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