(4) 4-6 Story Thieves series. In the fourth and fifth books, Owen and Bethany story-jump and time travel to rescue friends, learn how to defeat Nobody, and reconnect the nonfictional and fictional worlds. Plot's choose-your-own-adventure-style puts the reader in charge of Owen's journey, while Apart returns to the traditional storytelling format. Though both books are unnecessarily drawn out, humor and likable characters carry this series to a satisfying conclusion. Review covers these Story Thieves titles: Pick the Plot and Worlds Apart.

Reviewer: Janet Daniels

(3) 4-6 Story Thieves series. Illustrated by Patrick Spaziante. Owen, Bethany, and their friends (Story Thieves; The Stolen Chapters) return to their mission of finding Bethany's dad. This time their fictional travel leads them into a comic-book world--full of superheroes and a villain, The Dark--where no one can be trusted. Several black-and-white comic-book panels illustrate the story. Series fans will enjoy another book-themed romp packed with action and quick dialogue.

Reviewer: Janet Daniels

(4) 4-6 Story Thieves series. In the fourth and fifth books, Owen and Bethany story-jump and time travel to rescue friends, learn how to defeat Nobody, and reconnect the nonfictional and fictional worlds. Plot's choose-your-own-adventure-style puts the reader in charge of Owen's journey, while Apart returns to the traditional storytelling format. Though both books are unnecessarily drawn out, humor and likable characters carry this series to a satisfying conclusion. Review covers these Story Thieves titles: Pick the Plot and Worlds Apart.

Reviewer: Janet Daniels

(4) 4-6 Story Thieves series. Owen, Kiel, and Bethany travel through books in search of Bethany's father, making friends, outwitting the authorities, and fighting a very familiar super villain. The narrative jumps through time and setting too often and the group is no closer to its goal by story's end, but the protagonists are funny and likable.

Reviewer: Janet Daniels