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The Secret Notebook
Riley Green is certain her lie detector pen will improve her status in a school full of kids from the most powerful families of Washington, D.C. But her plan collapses when her invention idea is stolen, her favorite teacher goes missing, and mysterious threats begin to appear around capital. Before vanishing, Riley's teacher entrusts her with her most prized possession, the lost notebook of Nikola Tesla, legendary inventor and scientist. Now Riley and her friends must protect the notebook from thieves who want to steal the details it holds about a dangerous invention. When Riley discovers another secret, she must decode a mysterious message before it's too late. Her teacher's life depends on it.
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224 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 1, 2020
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February 23, 2020This was such a easy, fast-paced, adventurous, fun mystery read.
The book is full of lively characters (nerds ahoy!) as well as adults who play a good role in the book (which is rare to find in most middle grade and young adult books!) alongwith a good plot involving Nicola Tesla! How crazy is that?!
Nah, that's not even the whole plot. The story is set in a school environment. One of the teacher gets threatened and vanished all of a sudden in the school premises. And the book is all about solving this case.
I like the book overall. But please do not go into this book with high expectations. The mystery is out there yet it's the adventures and the fun that the characters had that makes the book interesting. And be prepared to know Nicola Tesla better by reading this book! It's fun!
Thank you #NetGalley s for the arc of the book #TheSecretNotebook
The book is full of lively characters (nerds ahoy!) as well as adults who play a good role in the book (which is rare to find in most middle grade and young adult books!) alongwith a good plot involving Nicola Tesla! How crazy is that?!
Nah, that's not even the whole plot. The story is set in a school environment. One of the teacher gets threatened and vanished all of a sudden in the school premises. And the book is all about solving this case.
I like the book overall. But please do not go into this book with high expectations. The mystery is out there yet it's the adventures and the fun that the characters had that makes the book interesting. And be prepared to know Nicola Tesla better by reading this book! It's fun!
Thank you #NetGalley s for the arc of the book #TheSecretNotebook
March 2, 2020
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Lately, things have been so chaotic and I just feel like I have not been getting a ton of reading time in but then I look at my Goodreads currently-reading shelf and see that the exact opposite is happening! I am reading and reading a lot lately. I am averaging at least two books and two graphic novels a week if not more. Which is super awesome considering I am still working full time and doing everything else I need to do in my life (like house stuff, school stuff, etc...). Also, I am almost done reading a book I have put off for far too long (The Diviners) and I am so excited to share my thoughts on that one. One of the books I picked up more recently was the Secret Notebook and I devoured this book! I picked it out of my TBR pile and started reading and was instantly hooked.
SPOILERS AHEAD
Riley Green a middle school student living in Washington D.C. with her mom wants to work in criminal justice when she grows up and currently attends a great school with many politicians kids. Riley has been working super hard on her project for the invention fair at school and has created a lie detector pen to tell when you are lying based on a handwriting sample. However, on the day of the fair when Riley shows up to school with her project not only does her arch enemy at school have the same project but her favorite teacher's classroom has been vandalized. Someone broke in and trashed her classroom and left a note on the board "Cease and Desist or Die." Riley happens to see the room with her teacher and is thrown into a real-life mystery. Someone is out to get her teacher, and Riley is determined to help solve who!
I absolutely loved this book. It was a fun middle-grade mystery and I learned a lot about Nichola Tesla (I do not want to say how he is related to the story but it was really cool) and energy. Once I picked this up I read through it pretty quickly, I could not put it down, I wanted to know what was going to happen next and who was behind the vandalized classroom and the threat. I will admit by about halfway through the story, I had a pretty decent guess (and I was correct) but I still really enjoyed it and did not see things shaking out the way they did. I am giving this book five stars on Goodreads and highly recommend this middle-grade mystery!
***Thank you so much to the publisher for providing an E-ARC via Netgalley
Lately, things have been so chaotic and I just feel like I have not been getting a ton of reading time in but then I look at my Goodreads currently-reading shelf and see that the exact opposite is happening! I am reading and reading a lot lately. I am averaging at least two books and two graphic novels a week if not more. Which is super awesome considering I am still working full time and doing everything else I need to do in my life (like house stuff, school stuff, etc...). Also, I am almost done reading a book I have put off for far too long (The Diviners) and I am so excited to share my thoughts on that one. One of the books I picked up more recently was the Secret Notebook and I devoured this book! I picked it out of my TBR pile and started reading and was instantly hooked.
SPOILERS AHEAD
Riley Green a middle school student living in Washington D.C. with her mom wants to work in criminal justice when she grows up and currently attends a great school with many politicians kids. Riley has been working super hard on her project for the invention fair at school and has created a lie detector pen to tell when you are lying based on a handwriting sample. However, on the day of the fair when Riley shows up to school with her project not only does her arch enemy at school have the same project but her favorite teacher's classroom has been vandalized. Someone broke in and trashed her classroom and left a note on the board "Cease and Desist or Die." Riley happens to see the room with her teacher and is thrown into a real-life mystery. Someone is out to get her teacher, and Riley is determined to help solve who!
I absolutely loved this book. It was a fun middle-grade mystery and I learned a lot about Nichola Tesla (I do not want to say how he is related to the story but it was really cool) and energy. Once I picked this up I read through it pretty quickly, I could not put it down, I wanted to know what was going to happen next and who was behind the vandalized classroom and the threat. I will admit by about halfway through the story, I had a pretty decent guess (and I was correct) but I still really enjoyed it and did not see things shaking out the way they did. I am giving this book five stars on Goodreads and highly recommend this middle-grade mystery!
***Thank you so much to the publisher for providing an E-ARC via Netgalley
June 20, 2020
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The Secret Notebook follows the young protagonist Riley Green. She loves science and makes a lie detector pen to elevate her status in the school where students whose influential parents study. Her lack of confidence and her insecurities about her life is evident in her thought process. Her plan is derailed when her teacher goes missing and leaves her with an important document to protect. The book was a fun ride, with adventure and sleuthing to figure out the culprit who is planning to steal the document. Riley and her friends plan to take out the person. As the story progresses we get to see the kids solve the problem and secrets unravel. The story also adds some interesting facts about Nicola Tesla and his contributions to science. Overall the book was fun, entertaining, and quick to read through. I loved it and highly recommend checking it out. This book will be perfect for Middle-Grade readers who enjoy Nancy Drew, The Secret Seven, or The Famous Five series. I gave the book 4.5 stars and I had an amazing time reading it.
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The Secret Notebook follows the young protagonist Riley Green. She loves science and makes a lie detector pen to elevate her status in the school where students whose influential parents study. Her lack of confidence and her insecurities about her life is evident in her thought process. Her plan is derailed when her teacher goes missing and leaves her with an important document to protect. The book was a fun ride, with adventure and sleuthing to figure out the culprit who is planning to steal the document. Riley and her friends plan to take out the person. As the story progresses we get to see the kids solve the problem and secrets unravel. The story also adds some interesting facts about Nicola Tesla and his contributions to science. Overall the book was fun, entertaining, and quick to read through. I loved it and highly recommend checking it out. This book will be perfect for Middle-Grade readers who enjoy Nancy Drew, The Secret Seven, or The Famous Five series. I gave the book 4.5 stars and I had an amazing time reading it.
March 29, 2020
I received an eARC of this through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Witty, fun and jam packed with mystery.
This is a great MG book for those who are wanting to get into reading the mystery genre. It has intrigue, endearing characters and an underlying historical story that really cements it in the real world.
I liked the loyal friendship aspect that really shone through the entire story from start to finish.
Witty, fun and jam packed with mystery.
This is a great MG book for those who are wanting to get into reading the mystery genre. It has intrigue, endearing characters and an underlying historical story that really cements it in the real world.
I liked the loyal friendship aspect that really shone through the entire story from start to finish.
February 19, 2020
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC
In 'the secret notebook' Riley Green gets involved in a big mystery. When something happens to her STEM-teacher, her inner-spy rises. Together with her best friend Henry, and her new friend Charlotte, she tries to solve the mysteries. Not to forget that her own school project was stolen by one of her classmates. Another case to solve for the young girl.
When I read the description of this book, I felt like this was going to be a very exciting story. The young Riley Green reminded me of my suspicious self. As a curious person myself, I love mysteries and anything around it. Riley has a passion for anything related to spies. Which is ideal for the story.
The writing was ideal for a middle-grade book. The writing style itself was very smooth and fun to read. It was clear that the author knew what he wanted to say. For me personally, the word choice was a bit too simple sometimes. I feel like middle-grade readers can handle more. However, it didn't form a problem.
Besides the tension and mystery, I also adored the historical part. This book teaches young teens about a scientist. It's educational but in a fun way. In the end, the author also gives a few facts. It shows that the author has done his research. Which I can appreciate as a reader. This book is ideal for readers who love to learn, adore spies and anything related to that.
The character Riley is also a great one. She can also teach young teens something. Riley always fights for her dreams and doesn't give up. In addition, she is always optimistic and tries not to care about what others think. When Riley makes a mistake, she admits it too. The character grows in the book.
I truly liked this book, but I wasn't blown away. It's an easy read and enjoyable for any age.
In 'the secret notebook' Riley Green gets involved in a big mystery. When something happens to her STEM-teacher, her inner-spy rises. Together with her best friend Henry, and her new friend Charlotte, she tries to solve the mysteries. Not to forget that her own school project was stolen by one of her classmates. Another case to solve for the young girl.
When I read the description of this book, I felt like this was going to be a very exciting story. The young Riley Green reminded me of my suspicious self. As a curious person myself, I love mysteries and anything around it. Riley has a passion for anything related to spies. Which is ideal for the story.
The writing was ideal for a middle-grade book. The writing style itself was very smooth and fun to read. It was clear that the author knew what he wanted to say. For me personally, the word choice was a bit too simple sometimes. I feel like middle-grade readers can handle more. However, it didn't form a problem.
Besides the tension and mystery, I also adored the historical part. This book teaches young teens about a scientist. It's educational but in a fun way. In the end, the author also gives a few facts. It shows that the author has done his research. Which I can appreciate as a reader. This book is ideal for readers who love to learn, adore spies and anything related to that.
The character Riley is also a great one. She can also teach young teens something. Riley always fights for her dreams and doesn't give up. In addition, she is always optimistic and tries not to care about what others think. When Riley makes a mistake, she admits it too. The character grows in the book.
I truly liked this book, but I wasn't blown away. It's an easy read and enjoyable for any age.
September 5, 2020
Future detective and spy-history loving Riley couldn't be more excited to show off her new invention - the lie detector pen - to her favorite teacher, Mrs. Schwartz, but when they get to the classroom, it has been ransacked and written on the board are the words "Cease and Desist or Die." But who would want to hurt a STEM teacher?? Soon after the discovery, Mrs. Schwartz goes missing, Riley finds herself in possession of a secret notebook that just might be filled with amazing and previously undiscovered inventions of the famed Nikola Tesla, and now Riley must enlist her closest friends to rescue her teacher, and solve a mystery on a daring adventure across Washington D.C. and New York.
This book is action-packed right from the start and is fun and engaging from start to finish. I loved Riley and how smart and passionate she was, though her friends felt slightly less developed. The backdrop of both D.C. and New York allows the audience to see lots of cool places, and I love the combination of science, history, and adventure. The premise feels slightly implausible and the bully/school storyline is less fleshed out than the rest of the story, but overall it is a fun adventure/mystery that will surely be a hit with my students.
**Thank you to Netgalley and Capstone for a digital copy. All opinions are my own.
This book is action-packed right from the start and is fun and engaging from start to finish. I loved Riley and how smart and passionate she was, though her friends felt slightly less developed. The backdrop of both D.C. and New York allows the audience to see lots of cool places, and I love the combination of science, history, and adventure. The premise feels slightly implausible and the bully/school storyline is less fleshed out than the rest of the story, but overall it is a fun adventure/mystery that will surely be a hit with my students.
**Thank you to Netgalley and Capstone for a digital copy. All opinions are my own.
April 10, 2020
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A BIG Thank You to Netgalley and Capstone Editions for providing me with an advanced reader’s copy of “The Secret Notebook” for my review.
I loved reading this book! I love reading about science, technology and history, and loved how the author included it in the plot. Moreover, I was not really familiar with Nikola Tesla, so I was completely engrossed in reading this book. I really enjoyed how the author incorporates Tesla’s researches into the mystery plot. It is always fun to read stories where real life is mixed with fiction that makes the book more interesting. The author also provides a nice summary of the scientist’s real life in the end. This made me want to research and read more about him.
Moving to the characters, I really liked Riley as the main character. It was unique to see a protagonist in a middle grade novel become a criminologist. Similarly, I really liked how the author made the profession of a criminologist sound interesting and not morbid. Also, I liked Riley’s invention and how she came up with ideas to solve the mystery (even if they were not good sometimes). Charlotte, Henry and even Freddy are wonderful as supporting characters. I especially liked Freddy a lot and thought he was hilarious and goofy. It was a bit strange how quickly Charlotte becomes close friends with Riley almost immediately. But I ended liking Charlotte a lot too, so I’m not complaining.
Overall, I really hope this book turns out to be the first in the series! To be honest, I can see a lot of potential for new adventures with Riley and her friends. I think this is a wonderful book that would encourage younger readers to get interest in science and dip into history of famous scientists.
June 23, 2020
Riley Green is happy with the invention she has made for her class. It is a lie detection pen. As she goes to school, she takes her project to school and meets her teacher Dr. Swartz outside the classroom. When she unlocks the door, Dr. .swaartz and Riley discovers hr classroom torn up and left with a message threatening her life. Riley asks what she can do to help. The teacher tells her to go to the principal’s office and tell what has happened. When the principal and Riley return to the classroom, she finds Dr. Swartz gone. What has happen to the teacher? Where is she? Riley wants to be a spy or detective so she wants to solve the mystery of what happened to her teacher. She enlists her best friend, Henry to help her. Will they be able to solve the disappearance of Dr. Swartz? If so, how?
An entertaining adventure-filled story to read that is well written. In the story, you learn about Riley’s lack of self confidence and feeling like she is an outcast in school. It doesn’t help that there is a self-righteous bully who bullies her. In this story, she gains confidence in herself as well as how to deal with a bully. It’s a book that allows how adults can be helpful to kids. It’s only problem for me was that I thought the book was a little slow when I first starting to read it but that didn’t last long. I enjoyed Riley’s cchacter and her plans to solve the mystery.
Disclaimer: I received an arc of this book from the author/publisher from Netgalley. I wasn’t obligated to write a favorable review or any review at all. The opinions expressed are strictly my own.
An entertaining adventure-filled story to read that is well written. In the story, you learn about Riley’s lack of self confidence and feeling like she is an outcast in school. It doesn’t help that there is a self-righteous bully who bullies her. In this story, she gains confidence in herself as well as how to deal with a bully. It’s a book that allows how adults can be helpful to kids. It’s only problem for me was that I thought the book was a little slow when I first starting to read it but that didn’t last long. I enjoyed Riley’s cchacter and her plans to solve the mystery.
Disclaimer: I received an arc of this book from the author/publisher from Netgalley. I wasn’t obligated to write a favorable review or any review at all. The opinions expressed are strictly my own.
March 31, 2020
I have received an uncorrected/ARC of “The Secret Notebook” and therefore all opinions are that of my own.
Synopsis:
“The Secret Notebook” involved a girl named Riley Greene and her friend Henry Marino. Riley received a scholarship to a school where most students have parents that are involved in the Senate or a government official in some fashion. All Riley wants is to fit in. But when she finds that another student stole her invention idea, Riley tries to find a way to prove the lie.
However, before Riley can prove her idea was stolen, Riley`s favorite teacher’s classroom is trashed. Riley finds a notebook in her book bag that supposedly belonged to Nikola Tesla which holds the clue to finding his research on wireless electricity. Riley and Henry go to NYC to crack open the case.
My review:
Let me just say, if I didn’t have to work, I would have finished this book in a few hours. I seriously could NOT put it down. Not only am I a technology nerd but this book covered mystery and criminology (my other favorite suspects). Reading “The Secret Notebook” took me back to the days when I was Riley’s age and always asking questions or doing my own analysis of the world around me (I mostly studied insects, haha).
Besides the few grammatical errors, this will be book that I most likely will purchase and hopefully will read to my future kids. I also learned more about Tesla than I ever did. 5 stars!!!
Synopsis:
“The Secret Notebook” involved a girl named Riley Greene and her friend Henry Marino. Riley received a scholarship to a school where most students have parents that are involved in the Senate or a government official in some fashion. All Riley wants is to fit in. But when she finds that another student stole her invention idea, Riley tries to find a way to prove the lie.
However, before Riley can prove her idea was stolen, Riley`s favorite teacher’s classroom is trashed. Riley finds a notebook in her book bag that supposedly belonged to Nikola Tesla which holds the clue to finding his research on wireless electricity. Riley and Henry go to NYC to crack open the case.
My review:
Let me just say, if I didn’t have to work, I would have finished this book in a few hours. I seriously could NOT put it down. Not only am I a technology nerd but this book covered mystery and criminology (my other favorite suspects). Reading “The Secret Notebook” took me back to the days when I was Riley’s age and always asking questions or doing my own analysis of the world around me (I mostly studied insects, haha).
Besides the few grammatical errors, this will be book that I most likely will purchase and hopefully will read to my future kids. I also learned more about Tesla than I ever did. 5 stars!!!
March 12, 2020
3.5 Stars
Riley Green doesn’t feel like she fits in at her school. Her mom works for a politician, whereas the rest of the kids have politicians for parents. However, Riley feels her luck will change with the science fair and her extremely cool handmade lie-detector pen. All seems lost when a death threat is made against the teacher and a classmate has stolen her idea. Will Riley and her two friends be able to solve the mystery surrounding her teacher, while finding a way to prove that the classmate cheated? Or will Riley and her friends be in danger, too?
This book is a great way to introduce kids to science. Readers of all ages (including adults) will learn about Nikola Tesla. The story takes place mostly in D.C, but the real action takes place in New York. Most readers will be able to devour this book in an afternoon. The fast-paced ending makes up for the slow start. Hopefully, there will be more adventures with Riley and her friends.
Notes:
I signed up to honestly review an advanced copy via Netgalley. This review was originally published on the Ariesgrl Book Reviews website.
Riley Green doesn’t feel like she fits in at her school. Her mom works for a politician, whereas the rest of the kids have politicians for parents. However, Riley feels her luck will change with the science fair and her extremely cool handmade lie-detector pen. All seems lost when a death threat is made against the teacher and a classmate has stolen her idea. Will Riley and her two friends be able to solve the mystery surrounding her teacher, while finding a way to prove that the classmate cheated? Or will Riley and her friends be in danger, too?
This book is a great way to introduce kids to science. Readers of all ages (including adults) will learn about Nikola Tesla. The story takes place mostly in D.C, but the real action takes place in New York. Most readers will be able to devour this book in an afternoon. The fast-paced ending makes up for the slow start. Hopefully, there will be more adventures with Riley and her friends.
Notes:
I signed up to honestly review an advanced copy via Netgalley. This review was originally published on the Ariesgrl Book Reviews website.
May 25, 2020
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
A STEM mystery is afoot.
Riley lives in DC and attends a school with the kids of political high rollers. She feels like an outsider because her mom "only" works for a senator.
One day, she arrives early to chat with her teacher and finds the teacher's room ransacked and a ominous threat scrawled on the board. Then, her teacher mysteriously disappears.
Riley, who considers herself a detective in training, decides its up to her to crack the case.
She brings in a couple of friends along to help her out. Things don't go as well as she thought ... and she realizes she might not have skills she needs yet. Will they find her teacher?
I enjoyed the fast-pace of the writing, the vibrant characters, and the STEM lesson woven into the plot. If I had to quibble, maybe in a town as diverse as DC, there might be some more character diversity.
A STEM mystery is afoot.
Riley lives in DC and attends a school with the kids of political high rollers. She feels like an outsider because her mom "only" works for a senator.
One day, she arrives early to chat with her teacher and finds the teacher's room ransacked and a ominous threat scrawled on the board. Then, her teacher mysteriously disappears.
Riley, who considers herself a detective in training, decides its up to her to crack the case.
She brings in a couple of friends along to help her out. Things don't go as well as she thought ... and she realizes she might not have skills she needs yet. Will they find her teacher?
I enjoyed the fast-pace of the writing, the vibrant characters, and the STEM lesson woven into the plot. If I had to quibble, maybe in a town as diverse as DC, there might be some more character diversity.
July 27, 2020
Riley Green is a twelve-year-old student at an elite school in Washington DC. She loves inventing things and doing detective work. When her teacher's classroom gets ransacked, and a death message is left on the board, Riley has to put her super-sleuthing skills to work. Why was the inventor, Nikola Tesla's notebook put in her backpack? Who wants to get their hands on it? And for what reason?
The Secret Notebook is an engaging, fast-paced middle-grade story. Young readers will enjoy the mystery and adventure elements while teachers will love that kids are learning about a little-known but important inventor, Nikola Tesla. Sprinkled throughout the story are bits of trivia about Tesla and quotes from the inventor himself. History, mystery, humor, and adventure make this an excellent choice for middle-grade readers.
The Secret Notebook is an engaging, fast-paced middle-grade story. Young readers will enjoy the mystery and adventure elements while teachers will love that kids are learning about a little-known but important inventor, Nikola Tesla. Sprinkled throughout the story are bits of trivia about Tesla and quotes from the inventor himself. History, mystery, humor, and adventure make this an excellent choice for middle-grade readers.
April 27, 2020
I received an e-arc from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Riley Green is a Nikola Tesla fanatic. She really also likes inventions and mysteries. One day, her teacher experiences a vandalism and Riley is ready to solve the mystery. She, however, finds a notebook in her backpack that seemingly belonged to Nikola Tesla. Could that be why someone vandalized her teacher’s classroom?
I really enjoyed the mystery of this novel! It was a pretty quick read but kept me entertained the whole time and guessing who was behind the vandalism and death threats. It is very much a fast-paced and easy to read mystery. I will definitely look forward to more books by D.A. D’Aurelio in the future.
Riley Green is a Nikola Tesla fanatic. She really also likes inventions and mysteries. One day, her teacher experiences a vandalism and Riley is ready to solve the mystery. She, however, finds a notebook in her backpack that seemingly belonged to Nikola Tesla. Could that be why someone vandalized her teacher’s classroom?
I really enjoyed the mystery of this novel! It was a pretty quick read but kept me entertained the whole time and guessing who was behind the vandalism and death threats. It is very much a fast-paced and easy to read mystery. I will definitely look forward to more books by D.A. D’Aurelio in the future.
July 26, 2020
Riley is obsessed with the Spy Museum, so much so that when her teacher's classroom is destroyed and she goes missing, Riley decides that it is up to her to determine what is going on. With the help of her best friend and the new girl who just moved to DC, Riley is determined to solve the mystery and prove once and for all that she belongs.
This was an easy to read book with a plot that moves at a good pace. The characters are interesting and relatable. They have their flaws that children can relate to. The book does focus on Tesla quite a bit which was nice to see some educational material added in without being in your face educational.
This was an easy to read book with a plot that moves at a good pace. The characters are interesting and relatable. They have their flaws that children can relate to. The book does focus on Tesla quite a bit which was nice to see some educational material added in without being in your face educational.
June 16, 2020
I received an e-arc from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Riley has been obsessed with spying and investigating ever since a trip to the Spy Museum. She believes this is where her skills are and what she wants to do.
When something mysterious happens at school to her favorite teacher, Riley believes shes the only one who can solve the case. With the help of her friend Henry and her new friend Charlotte, Riley dives in deep to the mystery to find the answer.
This was a cute little adventure story.
Riley has been obsessed with spying and investigating ever since a trip to the Spy Museum. She believes this is where her skills are and what she wants to do.
When something mysterious happens at school to her favorite teacher, Riley believes shes the only one who can solve the case. With the help of her friend Henry and her new friend Charlotte, Riley dives in deep to the mystery to find the answer.
This was a cute little adventure story.
July 7, 2020
This book is one of my favorites, mainly the way of writing, being English my second language I found it very easy to read, if there were difficult words but not so complicated that they did not make me understand the plot.
A beautiful story, with very friendly characters and who make you love them from the beginning. It is an entertaining, adorable story that you will definitely love when you read the book. It is a book that deserves a chance, if you want to venture into the English language this book is a highly recommended option and will help you a lot on your way.
A beautiful story, with very friendly characters and who make you love them from the beginning. It is an entertaining, adorable story that you will definitely love when you read the book. It is a book that deserves a chance, if you want to venture into the English language this book is a highly recommended option and will help you a lot on your way.
February 11, 2020
now you know what it is about, let me tell you it is a 4 star read for me. It might be my age or something, but for me, it didn't blow me away enough for a 5 star read. It is very fun to read, and I really enjoyed it. it really helped me out of a reading slump because of that. I think I read it within 2 or 3 hours.
** I got an arc for this book**
** I got an arc for this book**
April 9, 2023
I found this book to be interesting and somewhat amusing. I was gripped by the story and it inspired me to learn more about Nikola Tesla.
The settings in Washington, D.C. and New York ought to pique the interests of the reader as well as the friendships among the main characters.
I look forward to reading more books by this author.
Best for ages 9 or 10+ due to death threats.
The settings in Washington, D.C. and New York ought to pique the interests of the reader as well as the friendships among the main characters.
I look forward to reading more books by this author.
Best for ages 9 or 10+ due to death threats.
February 25, 2020
A great middle school ready with enough interest and a fast pace to keep young readers intrigued. I could definitely see my nephew interested in this book, especially with all the scientific elements to the book.
April 1, 2020
Actual rating: 3.5 stars
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I found this book to be kind of boring, but entertaining at the same time. I really enjoyed the historical facts at the end, though!
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I found this book to be kind of boring, but entertaining at the same time. I really enjoyed the historical facts at the end, though!
April 9, 2020
My 8yo daughter was very excited to read an advanced copy of this book! Here is her review:
"The Secret Notebook is a funny and mysterious story. I loved how all the characters were really suspicious of everything. It took me a few chapters to get into it, but once I did I couldn't put it down!"
"The Secret Notebook is a funny and mysterious story. I loved how all the characters were really suspicious of everything. It took me a few chapters to get into it, but once I did I couldn't put it down!"
May 1, 2020
I received and ARC copy of this via Netgalley.
This was a super cute, Nancy Drew sleuthing type book. I loved Riley and Henry and Charlotte. The story was entertaining and kept me wanting to get to the next chapter. I would definitely give this to my daughters to read when they are old enough.
This was a super cute, Nancy Drew sleuthing type book. I loved Riley and Henry and Charlotte. The story was entertaining and kept me wanting to get to the next chapter. I would definitely give this to my daughters to read when they are old enough.
July 30, 2020
A scientific, political thriller for the middle grade crowd. This mystery moves fast, with lovable characters, and a setting primed for intrigue (a Washington D.C. prep school full of power players' kids). Plus, it involves Nikola Tesla!
February 19, 2021
I loved this fun mystery for middle-grade readers. It was the perfect mix of puzzle, STEM, history (about Tesla), and adventure in Washington D.C. and New York--recommended for any kid reader in your life.
September 4, 2020
It was a fun read. My grandsons are younger than the target age but they are really getting into the characters. It's fiction but I loved the history aspect.
December 12, 2020
I learned so much on Riley’s adventure! My husband also learned plenty because I kept sharing fun facts! I can’t wait to share this one with my students!
February 8, 2021
Fun in DC and NYC with danger
What a great MG mystery with relatable characters and a page-turning plot! Can’t wait to read more! Is it a series?
What a great MG mystery with relatable characters and a page-turning plot! Can’t wait to read more! Is it a series?
November 13, 2022
A very fun, adventurous read! Action packed, plus encourages STEM learning.
October 5, 2023
Read Local Challenge. The kids will love this as a read aloud. Relatable characters with a clean, exciting plot line. Grateful to the Southern Breeze chapter of the SCBWI for highlighting this book.
August 1, 2020
Thank you NetGalley and publisher for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review
This was such a fun book to escape into! Riley is OBSESSED with the spy world, so it only makes sense that she help solve the mystery of her STEM teacher's disappearance, right? I loved the history woven in and enjoyed the interesting facts about Nicola Tesla and his contributions to science throughout the book.
This was a fast read with lots of enjoyable characters. I know this is one that my students who are mystery fans will enjoy!
This was such a fun book to escape into! Riley is OBSESSED with the spy world, so it only makes sense that she help solve the mystery of her STEM teacher's disappearance, right? I loved the history woven in and enjoyed the interesting facts about Nicola Tesla and his contributions to science throughout the book.
This was a fast read with lots of enjoyable characters. I know this is one that my students who are mystery fans will enjoy!
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