Grappig detail is dat de schrijver en de illustrator zich voorstellen achteraan het boek, helemaal in de tekenstijl die je doorheen het boek terugvindt. Zelfs de vertaalster krijgt een eigen pagina, want zij mag zeker ook extra in het daglicht geplaatst worden. Skeleton Key is the third book in the Alex Rider series written by British author Anthony Horowitz. The book was released in the United Kingdom on July 8, 2002, and in the United States on April 28, 2003. They are complicated families, their past and current lives closely entwined. Just how closely entwined becomes apparent during the course of the book. They support one another, play off against one another. Their children marry one another. It's all just one big happy family. Or is it? But as Ben battles to save his new friend from Oblivion, the Gorblimey is soon the least of Skeleton Keys’ worries. For strange things happen when imaginations run wild and it seems that there’s more than one unimaginary in town. And the other unimaginary is definitely dangerous and out for revenge…

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Full disclosure: I read this book as part of my work, and listened to the audio book at the same time. The audio book gets 5 stars, and the text itself and illustrations get 4 stars from me. I enjoyed this book! It was fun even for me as an adult. LoveReading4Kids exists because books change lives, and buying books through LoveReading4Kids means you get to change the lives of future generations, with 25% of the cover price donated to schools in need. Join our community to get personalised book suggestions, extracts straight to your inbox, 10% off RRPs, and to change children’s lives. There’s a lot going on in this book: Upcoming 50th anniversary of a sensational child book containing a special treasure hunt, obsessed treasure hunters called Bonehunters, a bunch fanatics harassing the book author’s family, a huge media coverage, two interwoven dysfunctional families and their so messed up members! One book has influenced these families’ lives in more ways than one. It brought them fame and money. But it also brought them stalkers, nutters and a whole lot of pain. Especially for Nell, who is an obsession for a whole community of people who are enthralled with treasure hunts. Nell isn’t like the other family members. She made a choice to try and distance herself from the lot of them, and leads a very different life. From the very beginning, I struggled to understand why she would have anything to do with these celebrations. Her father’s book, ‘The Golden Bones‘, pretty much ruined her life. If that had been me, I wouldn’t have come anywhere near this anniversary. Read this book with my daughter (5Y). We both thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish. The story was engaging and the characters were unique. Ended up finishing the whole book in a few sittings!Another stunning piece of literature from the pen of Erin Kelly. One rich, dysfunctional family, one violent treasure hunt and a whole host of secrets sit at the centre of this tale. In the final chapter of the novel, it is revealed that when Alex explained his predicament to Prescott, his office heard their conversation through Prescott's radio, which was still turned on. They immediately notified MI6, who in turn warned the Russians. Alex is depressed after everything he has been through, but Sabina approaches him and invites him on holiday with her family in France for a couple of weeks, which cheers Alex up. [1] Graphic novel [ edit ] But now the Churchers must be reunited. The book is being reissued along with a new treasure hunt and a documentary crew are charting everything that follows. Nell is appalled, and terrified. During the filming, Frank finally reveals the whereabouts of the missing golden bone. And then all hell breaks loose. Once again, Erin Kelly has delivered a nailbiting mystery with characters that truly shine. It’s the perfect ratio of character to plot for this genre, in my opinion. As with her other novels, the writing plunges you deep into the story and never lets go. I never knew what to expect, which is exactly how I like my thrillers.

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Moving seamlessly between past and present, an evocative haunting and beautifully imagined truth emerges. This is a novel rich in layers, both of character and action, you sink into it, each moment leading inexorably to the next until the truth is there for the reader to see.Guy Bass grew up dreaming of being a superhero - he even had a Spider-Man costume. The costume doesn't fit anymore, so Guy now contents himself with writing and drawing the occasional picture. The Skeleton Key spins out in multiple directions and readers come to see deep, often disturbing, links among the two central families and immense character flaws in each of these individuals. If you enjoy books drenched in suspense with characters you can never quite be certain of, you're going to love reading The Skeleton Key. I found that to be true—even though the novel wasn't as bookish as I'd hoped when I began reading. Smart, lively, and hugely informative, Skeleton Keys is the ideal guide to the bones around us and in us.”—Elizabeth Kolbert, author of The Sixth Extinction

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Eleanor doesn’t want to get involved in Golden Bones business, rejecting the money her family can provide her, turning into a recluse, reluctantly joining the family gathering with her 15 years adopted daughter. But she sees Stuart lurking around, a mysterious person starts dropping clues on fan boards about her secrets. And it seems like there are serious problems about application’s lunching. Eleanor/ Nell has every right to get frighten because all hell breaks loose and things get out of control! Children will laugh their heads off at this zombie adventure. Full of gooey fun, the story is a rollercoaster ride with monsters, close calls and a sweet friendship, too. Armistice Day: A Collection of Remembrance - Spark Interest and Educate Children about Historical Moments

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The story is told in Eleanor’s point of view who is the daughter of Fank Churcher, and she is also a victim of an obsessive fan and lives as a recluse because of what happened to her. The story continues with the treasure hunt of the bones and the jewels that are linked with them. The story also tells of the problems the family face due to the popularity of the book. A thoughtful, engaging meditation on the origins of the human skeleton, how it functions (or malfunctions) and how we come to terms with our essential but unsettling osseous framework.”— Nature Ever so slightly biased, as I love Stitch Head! Was concerned that I wouldn’t like this book as much, but I shouldn’t have worried- I loved it! Greetings! My name is Skeleton Keys and these fantabulant fingers of mine can open doors to hidden worlds…

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The audio book was read beautifully and the characterisation (especially Skeleton Keys himself) was an absolute hoot. The reader did a great job all round. I was impressed by him.Guy's has also written plays for both adults and children. He has previously been a theatre producer, illustrator, temp, gerbil whisperer and has acted his way out of several paper bags.