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Burns, T. R.
3 Reviews
(3)
4-6
Merits of Mischief series.
Seamus's parents aren't the only ones acting strangely since the end of the school year--so a concerned Annika convenes an impromptu summer camp for Kilter Academy students and their families. She then tasks Seamus and friends with figuring out what's happening, and they manage to uncover surprising secrets. Once again, Burns tells a quirky and humorous story with heart.
Reviewer: Randy Ribay
(4)
4-6
Merits of Mischief series.
Seamus Hinkle returns to Kilter Academy knowing that he's not as bad as everybody thinks. Yet he continues to excel in troublemaking, and his desire to find out why his crush has not returned to the school leads Seamus and friends on a dangerous journey. This second book's long exposition stumbles to find a focus before settling into a wacky adventure.
Reviewer: Randy Ribay
(4)
4-6
Merits of Mischief series.
After unintentionally killing a substitute teacher during a cafeteria food fight, Seamus Hinkle is sent away to premier reform school Kilter Academy. However, it turns out that the school actually teaches troublemaking and rewards students for their misdeeds; despite his desire to behave, Seamus finds that he is a natural. Although quirky and entertaining, the story, first in a series, lacks resolution.
Reviewer: Randy Ribay
3 reviews
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