Tween Tuesday Review: Abduction

*Abduction is a first book in a new series that occurs AFTER On The Run series. *

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 Aidan and Meg are trying to put their lives back together. It's hard sitting in a classroom when you're used to being on the run. Old habits die hard. Plus no one understands - most of their former friends still believe their family are traitors.   


Coming home from school one day, they see a van. Within moments, Meg is drugged and tossed into the van. Aidan can't help her. 


Their old nemesis FBI Agent Harris appears at their house. With the family name in the media again, it's clear that no one has sympathy for them. Aidan can't believe that he allowed the kidnapping to happen. 


He's determined to find Meg and rescue her. After all they've been through together, he might be her only hope.
  
My Thoughts: I really enjoyed On the Run series and loved that Aidan and Meg's adventure continues.  


At first I hated how the siblings were separated as they've been through so much together, but it's interesting to see them apart. Their minds are still connected. Meg knows how her brother thinks and how he will react to a potential clue.


I love how they both think outside the box and how they're strong and determined.


I love the action, the danger, and the crazy stunts. I'm so happy to read more about Meg and Aidan and how their lives have changed now that they've gone back to "normal".


Cover Thoughts: Great!
Source:  Inter-Library Loan

Tween Tuesday Reivew: Now You See Them, Now You Don't

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* This is the 3rd book in the series - there will be some spoilers from the first two books in this review.*

The Falconer's pleaded for meg and Aiden to turn themselves in to the police. The siblings rejected their plea. They know if they don't uncover the truth about Frank Lindenauer, their parents' names will never be cleared.


They hop a flight to California, where their next clue leads them. Unfortunately, they discover their photos are on the front page of the paper.


Even with their disguises, they're noticed. After a run through the airport and using their wits, they arrive in sunny California. Their address turns up to be 5 years too late, but they do get an old box of Frank's belongings. Could something in the box lead them closer to uncovering the truth?


My Thoughts: Love the action and the danger which forces me to turn the page. This book was a quick read because I didn't want to put the book down. I can't wait for more of this series with these smart siblings.


Cover Thoughts: I like it.


Source: My Library

Tween Tuesday Review: The Fugitive Factor

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* 2nd in series - Check out my review of the first book Chasing the Falconers *

Aiden and Meg escape the summer house in Vermont with a photograph of Frank Lindenauer. This photo is the only clue to proving their parents' innocence.

Armed with only the photo, they go back to the motel where they stayed with "Uncle" Frank and "Aunt" Jane. With a little finagling, Aiden manages a glimpse at the motel records. He comes up empty on Frank, but there's an address from all those years ago for Jane.

The address for Jane is in Boston. Can the siblings outwit the police, the FBI, and Hairless Joe to find out if the address is still current?


My Thoughts: Great second book! The action and danger doesn't let up for a minute. I love the siblings strength, determination, and loyalty. This is a great series for any tween who loves action driven plot. It's hard to stop turning the pages!


Cover Thoughts: Interesting....


Source: My Library.


Fun Fact: Kim the Children's Librarian and I have been using the first book in our book clubs at the local elementary schools. All the 4th and 5th graders love Chasing the Falconers and they all want to read the entire series!

Tween Tuesday Review: On the Run

Meg and Aiden don't believe their parents are traitors. Unfortunately they can't confirm it as their parents are in prison.

With no one to take care of them, Meg and Aiden end up living in a juvenile detention facility under false names. One night Aiden accidentally sets fire to the facility.

He and Meg escape and vow never to return. Instead, they set out to go across country to find the one man who might be able to prove their parents' innocence.

My Thoughts: I really liked this one - I read it for a 4th and 5th grade book club and I'm eager to read the rest of the series. While the book ends on a massive cliff hanger, I love the danger, the action, and the twists of characters.

This book has several great topics to discuss and all the 4th and 5th graders wanted to read more in the series. Both are a sign we picked a real winner for our book discussion book.

Cover Thoughts: Great

Source: my Library

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