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Bevat de naam: T. Clarke L.

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USA
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New York, New York, USA
Washington, D.C., USA
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I'm the author of The Secret of the Scarlet Stone, the first book in the Gabby Girls Adventure Series. I grew-up in New York and now live in the Washington DC area with my husband and our dog.

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A good start to a blossoming MG series with room to grow, the Gabby Girls reach out from the pages to female readers of all ages. The storyline is adventurous and exciting as they seek to find the answers that will uncover their family legacies and along the way, teach them a lesson or two in team work and equality. With a great mix of characters and personalities amongst them, there is never a dull moment when you are counted as one of this gabby bunch.

The only negative aspect that I can truly speak to is the repetitive nature of the writing. Certain phrases or words are used over and over in various parts of the story which for the older reader can be a bit wearisome....HOWEVER, younger readers may utilize this aspect to their advantage as it would certainly aid in their retention of the events transpiring.

Overall, a good read! The Gabby Girls invite you into their circle of friendship and share their musketeer message of "all for one" in each leg of their adventure. Follow along and see if you can sort out the clues to uncover the mystery not only about the scarlet stone but about the value of friendship. Happy reading....
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GRgenius | 6 andere besprekingen | Sep 15, 2019 |
I loved the background info provided at the beginning of the book. It read like a journal entry and allowed me to dive right into the book. That being said, I loved the book! It was an interesting story that grabbed you right from the beginning. This book should do great with young adults.
 
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eheinlen | Sep 3, 2012 |
The Secret of the Scarlet Stone introduces us to four brand new students at the prestigious girls school, Vineswell Academy. The four girls who happen to be roomed together quickly learn they have some very interesting things in common. When they discover a mysterious clue they begin an adventure that will change them all forever.

This is a book the tween and younger teen set will just devour. I love that the characters include four girls from greatly differing backgrounds and cultures. Two cheers for racial diversity! This leaves room for all readers to easily relate and bond with their favorites. The book begins by being told from Gabrielle’s POV. Her in your face attitude might be a little much for some readers, while others will admire her sass. Zora is the brains of the group, and seemed to provide a certain healthy balance the Gabby Girls needed. Rosalinda is beautiful and spoiled, but out of all the girls her character seemed to change the most over the course of the book. Last but not least is Jessica. She is timid and shy, but I have hope as the series progresses she will come out of her shell.

The author provided any clues waiting to be discovered at the beginning of the chapter. This gives it a very interactive feeling by allowing readers to figure out the mystery alongside the Gabby Girls. This is really a great little book especially for the middle grade crowd. Younger fans of fantasy and mysteries will have so much fun with this book. I’ll definitely recommend this series to my girls when they are older, and my friends with daughters in the 4th grade and up age group.
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C.Ibarra | 6 andere besprekingen | Mar 23, 2011 |
A good start to a blossoming MG series with room to grow, the Gabby Girls reach out from the pages to female readers of all ages. The storyline is adventurous and exciting as they seek to find the answers that will uncover their family legacies and along the way, teach them a lesson or two in team work and equality. With a great mix of characters and personalities amongst them, there is never a dull moment when you are counted as one of this gabby bunch.

The only negative aspect that I can truly speak to is the repetitive nature of the writing. Certain phrases or words are used over and over in various parts of the story which for the older reader can be a bit wearisome....HOWEVER, younger readers may utilize this aspect to their advantage as it would certainly aid in their retention of the events transpiring.

Overall, a good read! The Gabby Girls invite you into their circle of friendship and share their musketeer message of "all for one" in each leg of their adventure. Follow along and see if you can sort out the clues to uncover the mystery not only about the scarlet stone but about the value of friendship. Happy reading....
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GRgenius | 6 andere besprekingen | Nov 4, 2010 |

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2
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45
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#340,917
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3.8
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8
ISBNs
3
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2