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Children of the Red King
2 Reviews
(4)
4-6
Children of the Red King series.
Back at Bloor's Academy for magically endowed children, Charlie Bone finds a classmate turned invisible by a magic snake, his uncle is hexed by his aunts, and the friendly art teacher is kidnapped. Although the setting isn't thoroughly inhabited and the focus sometimes strays from the constant danger to, say, the school play, this Harry Potter wannabe is getting into its stride.
Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam
(4)
4-6
Children of the Red King series.
When Charlie learns that he can hear the voices of the subjects of old photographs, Grandma Bone sends him to Bloor's Academy, an art school for magically talented descendants of a near-mythical Red King. While there, Charlie makes friends and sides with the good descendants against the wicked ones. Abrupt pacing and amateurish style drag down this otherwise intriguing story.
Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam
2 reviews
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