Lucinda's Secret (Spiderwick Chronicles, Book 3) by Holly Black Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Lucinda's Secret (Spiderwick Chronicles, Book 3)
Book Review: In Which a Secret is Missing
Summary: 5 Stars
Lucinda's Secret is the 3rd book in a series of 5. Jared, Simon, and, Mallory Grace want to go see their Great Aunt Lucinda in some sort of old people's mental hospital/ nursing home. Lucinda begins a story abouther missing father, Auther Spiderwick, The Feild Guide, and different faries. Real food tastes like ashes and Aunt Lucinda can't eat infront of people - they would learn her secret.Jared prepares to show her the feild guide ,but it's not there! When Jared unwraps it, he finds a book called Microwave Magic.
While searching the library the three Grace children find old maps. They decide to go to an old meeting spot.
"It's really old. What could happen?" Jared assked.
"Famous last words. We'll go, but the second things get wierd we're leaving," Mallory replied.
On the way they meet a strange creature. He begins to talk what is seemingly nonsense. "Most don't make it this far - or this near," and, "You lost your uncle? How careless, but I hear humans live longer in captivity than in the wild." After reading this book several times I began to understand the creatures rants.
This is another remarkable peice of work from Tony Ditterlizi and Holly Black. When you read this book you find that you can't wait to read The Ironwood Tree.
Book Review: Best yet, but still missing something
Summary: 4 Stars
This was by far the best of the Spidewick Chronicles. Less action, to be sure, but the backstory is very important here as it is in The Series of Unfortunate Events. Though not as entertaining as the latter, it introduces us to some very interesting characters.
Aunt Lucinda made this book for me. Had she not been here, I would have given up on the series entirely. Maybe I just have a strange love of eccentrics in books, but she was awesome.
That said, since I can't remember the plot of the book very well, the action was not very memorable. Still, it was a good read for the hour it took to read the book.
Book Review: Poor imitation of the real thing
Summary: 2 Stars
These wouldn't be so bad if the publishing company hadn't completely tried to cash in on the Harry Potter craze with the marketing and covers of these books. My kids dig these but not with the burning passion they (and I) reserve for the H.P. books. A nice diversion until the next H.P. book comes out, but probably forgettable in the long run.Book Review: Anxious to continue the saga
Summary: 5 Stars
After reading the other two, how could I help but rush ahead and read book 3 in this charming fantastical series. Once again the children are off on a magical adventure in search of the myteries surrounding their ancient home. I am continually delighted by the drawings accompaning each of these books. The artwork brings the words to life in such brillance, each mystical moment being captured for the delight of the reader. Quick read.Book Review: ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I loved these books! They were so much fun! It was so exciting and it kept you on the edge of your seat.