My friend Kyle has been lending me all of the books in this series by James Patterson and I LOVE THEM! (Okay, so Kyle's only in the fourth grade, but we trade books back and forth and have so much fun doing it.)
He gave me this one on Thursday (well, he gave it to his little brother, who gave it to Emma, who gave it to me--really, it's like a secret book drug deal) and I didn't even peek at it until I got into bed last night. Two hours later, I put it down.
Remember a while ago when Audrey kept misreading the clock and we stayed up way too late reading? Well, I was reading the first book in the series. And Kyle's kept me supplied with each following book in the series. There are five and each one has been a blast.
They're a little science-fiction-y, which isn't usually my thing (half birds/half kids? really?) but I've gotta tell you that they're great. Fast-paced, fun, and super well-written.
Technically, they're for kids. So if you have a tween or teen, these would make a great "Happy I Love You Day" gift. Or if you love to read, go get them for yourself.
From a literary perspective, the voice in these books is terrific. First person, sarcastic, and consistent through each book in the series. James Patterson writes the voice of a teen girl perfectly.
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i've heard about these books from him. i read his adult ones where he introduces the half bird/half kids. they were really good. my 9 year old is on a much higher reading level than his actual grade and i've thought of getting them for him. i'm seeing a trip to the bookstore in the future. :)
Posted by: AmyKiane | March 21, 2009 at 08:11 AM
Sounds like a fun series. I'd rather read YOUR new book, though ;-) Can't wait to get my review copy!
love ya!
Posted by: Melissa @ Breath of Life | March 21, 2009 at 11:20 AM
Interesting....I'll have to check it out one of these days. I'm usually reading five books at once.
Posted by: Robynn's Ravings | March 21, 2009 at 03:32 PM
THanks for the tip. Always looking for something for my 10 and 12 y.o.s to read.
Posted by: gretchen | March 22, 2009 at 01:05 PM
I read an interview with him and his son (the inspiration for this series.) It was one of the catalysts that helped his son develop a love of books. Can you imagine being a prolific author and having a child who didn't like to read...at all? lol! You are the first I know of who have read them though so I can't wait to pass the word on now to my friends.
Posted by: Staci | March 23, 2009 at 04:52 AM