Alison Rides The Rapids

Magic Attic Club

by Nina Alexander

When a disastrous math test shakes her self-confidence , Alison goes through the magic mirror and finds her skills and courage tested as a junior river guide on a white-water rafting trip

Genres: Childrens, Middle Grade, Fantasy, Fiction, Magic, Juvenile

79 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

Nina Alexander, born in 1942, is the author of many children's books, including books written for the Magic Attic Club series.

Reviews

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a quick read and it was I guess suspenseful most of the time and we’re looking forward to figuring out how Alison does on the test. I think it’s good for the age group it’s targeted for.

[Erin Becker · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a wild ride! I don't care at all about white water rafting (or any activity more physically exerting than reading), so expected to find this one boring as hell. But it had me gripping my seat. Really loved the adventure. But OMG what was up with the "lesson" Alison was supposed to have learned? Her substitute teacher gave everyone a math test with a bunch of word problems and she fails it (because dyslexia). But no worries, the sub was talking with other teachers while grading them and learned that Alison is dyslexic so she gets to take a make up test, during lunch break, that is also word problems?? Like with no accommodations at all and during her lunch period? wtf? and she gets an A because sometimes you just have to do the things you're afraid of? like, what?? How is this even remotely a good lesson? I don't want my kid with learning disabilities reading this. I want him speaking up for himself and getting the accommodations he deserves.

[Emery · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed the series as a kid. Good to know it withstands the test of time

[Amara Tanith · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's clear from the first few pages of this that the new author doesn't know a thing about these characters and their backgrounds. Take this exchange, for instance:

Her friends laughed.
"That's true," Keisha said..."Ali is the only one of us who wasn't afraid to jump off the high board at the swimming pool when we were all in first grade, remember?"

Uh, no, actually. Two of the people you're talking to just met you within the last year, remember? And, you know, that's been a major plot point in many of the books?

I do hate to break it to you, Ms. Alexander, but you have to actually read the previous books when you start writing for a popular series, m'kay?

The actual plot of the book is fairly interesting, however, so it's a shame that the author's obvious lacks of interest in and familiarity with the series nearly ruined my enjoyment of it.

[Carol Hardesty · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am being completely honest when I say that "The Magic Attic Club" was one of my favorite books series as a girl. I liked how the girls would have a problem in the real world, go on an adventure in the Magic Attic, and know how to solve their original problem when they came back. In "Alison Rides the Rapids", for instance, Alison struggles with dyslexia and learns about facing obstacles when leading a white water rafting group. A terrific book series for young girls.

[Kaethe · Rating 2 out of 5]

I understand why the girls like these: recurring characters, real-life problems, friendship, dressing up, exciting adventures, and plots that they don't yet realize are formulaic. But I will be grateful with the PandaBat moves on. I hate these books, but not with the burning intensity of a million suns. No, I hate with an exhausted indifference to the pain to come.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Alison Rides The Rapids (Magic Attic Club) by Nina Alexander - Have fun with Alison on this white water rafting adventure from the magic attic! Happy Reading!