Cragbridge Hall Vol 2: The Avatar Battle (Paperback) *

I loved the first book in the series, The Inventor's Secret, and was really excited for book two. My boys (12 and 10) have been asking me for months when this book would be out. Well, it's out, and it did not disappoint! I may have even liked it more than I liked the first one. The characters are so fun. They are believable and realistic. I like Abby and Derick. I like that they have flaws but they never give up. They keep trying. I love the humor that Carol brings. She'd get annoying if she were a roommate, but she adds a bit of fun to the book. Rafa adds a little mystery, and I liked finding out more about him in this book. I love the gadgets and machines in this book, especially the build-your-own-world bit. It is so creative and fun. I love the way Grandpa Cragbridge makes them dig for their answers, and I love how it brings history to life. There are so many great lessons in this book. My 12 year-old read it in less than two days, and he loved it as well. There is a surprise twist at the end that he did not see coming, and it was fun to see him excited by it. There is no language or "intimacy." There is some violence; a few characters are injured, and it may be scary for some younger readers. This would make a great read-aloud. I recommend it for third grade and up. You may read my full review on my book blog: www.the-readathon.blogspot.com.

this sequel stands up to the first book. I did not put the book down once I started reading it. It is full of imagination, fun history facts, heroes, fun inventions, battles. It is full of adventure, and a clean read. The plot starts out with second semester starting at Cragbridge Hall. A school for genius. Abby's grades are not good. Some don't think she should be in the school at all. That she got in just because her Grandfather pulled strings. Muns sends message to the four teens that helped defeat is plan to change history last time to stay out of his way. He is determined to change history in big ways. To do that he needs to get two keys. They can watch history at Cragbridge Hall from any angle or point of time. It would be fun to watch some history like that and would make me want to learn more. Abby & Derick's are in danger even while they are at school. But they don't want to stay back and do nothing to help stop Muns. While Abby is at the bottom of the class the same can't be said for her twin Derick. He is super smart, and most things come easy for him. Derick wants to be in the special avatar group after school and tries out for it. Besides learning about history, exploring your world it also had some good lessons being taught. I would definitely read more books in the Crabridge Hall series in the future. I was given this ebook to read for purpose of giving a honest review of it.