My Review:
I am so glad I got the chance to read this book, with a description that says it’s similar to Goonies I knew this was going to be a fun book. I was a little worried, the beginning had a lot of info and it was a tad bit slower than I would have hoped it could be. HOWEVER I loved it regardless. This story had the Goonies feel and sometimes I would see the comparison which was great but the story isn’t the same. This was a lot of fun and the characters were so funny. It had everything you would want in a Middle Grade book, action, adventure, humor, danger and a treasure map. I am so happy to have read this book and I am hoping with the way it ended we are in for another ride with these characters on another adventure.
Gillian knows her Dad didn’t make up all the stuff he put in his book about Dr. Underberg but someone is setting him up. Someone destroyed all of his work and when Gillian finds a piece of the puzzle that might help prove her father isn’t crazy she sets off on an adventure with the help of her brother Eric, her BFF Savannah, Howard a space enthusiast and his brother Nate. They go on a dangerous adventure to uncover a treasure that might prove her dad was right about everything he said in his book. What they find is something so much more but time is running out and they are trapped in an underground city with a group of dangerous people chasing them.
I really liked all the characters in this book they did have a similar feel to goonies with the older boy Nate trying to keep order and the love struck Savannah and the treasure seeking Gillian. I just adored them all. This is a great book for all ages and even with the slow parts I really found this book very enjoyable. I totally recommend to anyone looking to go on a fun adventure with a group of real great kids.
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You know, I actually have not seen Goonies, and I really have no excuse! I should fix that this year! So glad you enjoyed this one, I’ll have to keep an eye out for it!
WHAT!!! You NEED to watch it. One of the best movies! This one was similar but not exact but it was so much fun like the Goonies!
I’m so, so happy you enjoyed this one, Michelle…you know, since I voted for it and all. 😉 It certainly sounds like a lot of fun and I like that it really does have a Goonies feel. We recently watched The Goonies with our kids. 🙂
Every once in a while you are reading and think Goonies, it was pretty cool. I really enjoyed it, I hope they have a book 2
Ahhh, I knew this one sounded good. I’m glad the book we picked for you to read wound up being a great one! Might need to get this for myself one of these days. I wonder if they have it in audiobook format…
It was really fun, I am nit sure if they have it in audio but this would be a fun book to listen too. Making me think my kids might enjoy listening to it 🙂
You are right….you must watch the Goonies!! Thanks for the meme—this has been fun too.
It’s a great movie, I want to have my kids watch it… I think they would love it.
Glad you had fun! It’s always exciting to see which book will win and what the review is going to be. 🙂
I am glad you enjoyed it. I didn’t get my book read so not linking up but I did put a little blurb up that says I am enjoying it and will review it next month. This month just got away from me..ugh.
This month went by very quickly.
It was a fun book to read 🙂
I have this one on my to-read list as it sounds like a good book. I haven’t heard of the Goonies before, so not sure if the fact this is similiar to the goonies is a good thing or not. Your description of action, adventure and a treasure map makes me think this is the kind of MG book I would enjoy as well. Great review!
YOU NEED TO WATCH THE GOONIES!!!! The book stands on its own but if you saw the goonies you will see it’s similar 🙂 It’s such a fun book!
Glad you enjoyed this one Michelle!
Thanks, Laura!
It must be good if it’s got a treasure map! 🙂 Seriously though, glad this one was good. It sure looks fun. I love the idea of an underground city and the kids does sound like a Goonies comparison. Great review!
Oh it was so much fun and it really had the Goonies feel to it. Every so often I would get those warm and fuzzies seeing the comparison. Such a great book, I really enjoyed it.
Goonies is such a great ovie – I am glad the book was able to kind of live up to that comparison. Great review!
It was really cute and just every once in a while it all clicked together. Really good! 🙂