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The Secret of the Scarlet Stone (A Gabby Girls Adventure Novel)

door T. L. Clarke

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CAN YOU HELP THE GABBY GIRLS SOLVE THE CLUES? The Gabby Girls Adventure begins at the Vineswell Academy a very formal and strict elite all-girls school located just outside of upstate New York. The Gabby Girls, Gabrielle who is street-smart and very opinionated, Zora who is super-smart, Jessica who is painfully shy and a bit clumsy; and Rosalinda who is a diva and daddy¿s little-girl. They are drawn together by the only thing that they have in common, which is the mysterious scarlet pendant they each possess. But things seem even stranger when they find a clue that tempts them with the answer to the question they have longed to know. This unlikely bunch struggle to navigate through solving clue-after-clue. Each clue brings them closer to the key to unlocking their future and the answer to the mysterious deaths of their mothers. As the Gabby Girls Adventure unfolds, one-by-one each Gabby Girl¿s mysterious hidden powers are revealed which forces this unlikely bunch to bond together not only in a quest for the answers but a quest to understanding true friendship. After all, Gabby Girls always stick together and everyday is an¿¿¿Gabby Girls Adventure!… (meer)
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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.... ( )
  GRgenius | Sep 15, 2019 |
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. ( )
  C.Ibarra | 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.... ( )
  GRgenius | Nov 4, 2010 |
The Gabby Girls are something straight out of the dreams of my tween self. A group of friends with special powers and the same necklace, going around solving clues? How awesome would that be?

The Gabby Girls consist of, Gabrielle, Jessica, Zora, and Rosalinda. Gabrielle playing the leader role. They all meet up at Vineswell Academy and discover not only do they own the same necklace, but they each have a special power. All the powers were exciting, but my favorite was Gabrielle's, who could wish things to happen.

I was happy to discover the plot was well thought out. The clues were not simple to figure out, and that kept me turning pages to solve the mystery right along with the Gabby Girls. The ending was also nicely done. Clarke revealed enough to satisfy the reader, but also leaves you wanting to know what will happen next to these characters. My only complaint would be the grammatical errors found throughout the book. I know this book is not published by a big publisher, but a few fixes will make the story flow much smoother.

Bottom line, The Secret of the Scarlet Stone is a cute and fun read that many girls will love. If you are a fan of MG, you should definitely check this one out! ( )
  YAaddict | Sep 25, 2010 |
This book is a cute book that I'd have to say is more for the middle grade than YA set. Within this book you meet 4 girls who all seem to have things in common. All have lost their mothers, have "gifts" and have been passed down a pendant with a secret. Within this book you help the girls find adventure and solve clues as the adventure they find themselves on brings the group closer together. The questions become; can you help them solve the clues? What does the adventure reveal? What is the purpose to the adventure? It's a story kids will have fun solving while learning with the girls.

My main criticism is with Gabrielle (the leader) and Rosalinda. Both got on my nerves quite a bit. In fact, I was hoping that Zora would take total control of the group and become leader. I really enjoyed Zora and she seemed the most grounded and level-headed of the group. This is part of a series of adventures for kids and perhaps Zora will have her turn in the limelight as time goes on. On the positive side, the clues were interesting and not totally obvious. So there is some thinking that must happen to solve the clues. Just because it's a kids book doesn't mean that kids are simple and the author seems to know that very well.

I give this book 3 stars and recommend it for those that have young kids. I think they will enjoy the adventure. ( )
  Books_n_Things | Aug 15, 2010 |
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CAN YOU HELP THE GABBY GIRLS SOLVE THE CLUES? The Gabby Girls Adventure begins at the Vineswell Academy a very formal and strict elite all-girls school located just outside of upstate New York. The Gabby Girls, Gabrielle who is street-smart and very opinionated, Zora who is super-smart, Jessica who is painfully shy and a bit clumsy; and Rosalinda who is a diva and daddy¿s little-girl. They are drawn together by the only thing that they have in common, which is the mysterious scarlet pendant they each possess. But things seem even stranger when they find a clue that tempts them with the answer to the question they have longed to know. This unlikely bunch struggle to navigate through solving clue-after-clue. Each clue brings them closer to the key to unlocking their future and the answer to the mysterious deaths of their mothers. As the Gabby Girls Adventure unfolds, one-by-one each Gabby Girl¿s mysterious hidden powers are revealed which forces this unlikely bunch to bond together not only in a quest for the answers but a quest to understanding true friendship. After all, Gabby Girls always stick together and everyday is an¿¿¿Gabby Girls Adventure!

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