Summary: This chapter book is all about the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle and all the planes and ships that have disappeared in that area of sea. It talks about the actual recorded history of disappearances and the belief of what happened to crews and passengers. It also discusses the many theories behind why the Bermuda Triangle is such a mystery and what natural or supernatural forces could be causing these strange events.

Argument: I felt that this book was very informational yet fun for older children. There were many ideas, facts, and pictures stuffed into the chapter book to get readers thinking about the mystery behind the Bermuda Triangle. I enjoyed this book for its extra amenities in the back of the book. There is a glossary for harder words that children can reference if they do not understand something. There is also a timeline of events and disappearances related to the Bermuda Triangle that readers can look at to get a bigger picture and visualize the history of this strange phenomena. The second reason I enjoyed this book is its content. The book contained many descriptions and accounts of the disappearances that were very intriguing to learn about. For example, in chapter one the disappearance of flight 19 and its passengers are discussed. The last reason I liked this book is for its fun facts on every page. Each page has little blurbs about the topics of the chapter and the individuals involved.
The main theme of this book was to teach children about the history of the Bermuda Triangle and the flights and ships that are associated with this phenomena. I also believe it was to get children interested in the mysteries of the world and the theories that surround them. ( )

From a critical perspective, I was not satisfied with The Bermuda Triangle, by Christine Zuchora-Walske. The book was informative about its subject matter in a general sense, and I came away with a much clearer understanding of the phenomenon than I had before, which was none at all. However, it is not particularly scholarly, and would be most appropriate for a younger audience as an introductory book. I had difficulty at times locating the author's voice, and it often seemed like it was unsure on whether to be objective and scientific, or try to preserve the mystique of the Triangle.

The book is well organized, and takes the reader from the original tales of loss in the Bermuda Triangle, chronologically through the way it was developed into a mass myth, finally to the work done to dispel the myth in recent years.

Nevertheless, with the large amount of other books on the subject, my recommendation would be to look in another direction first. ( )