Century #1: Ring of Fire

from kraaivrouw

This is a cute mystery for kids aged 9 and up. I especially liked the Roman setting and the kids are pretty believable as kids - all with distinct personalities. There's a whole section of pictures and scrapbook items in the book that follows the kids' journey through Rome. Others have said it is...

from ChristianR

First in a trilogy, this tries to create a sense of mystery and intrigue but falls flat. Nevertheless, kids will not be able to see the gaps in the story, especially those who are just graduating to reading longer books and will feel a real sense of accomplishment finishing a more adult looking a...

from ShellyPYA

Elettra, Harvey, Mistral, and Sheng are four 12-yr-olds who just happen to share a Feb. 29 birthday and end up sharing a room at Elettra's father's hotel on Dec. 29. They also happen to get involved in a murder, a mystery, and a puzzle that began hundreds of years ago. Who is the mysterious profe...

from jasmyn9

Every hundred years four children are selected to take on the task of....something. Even after finishing the book I'm not entirely sure what that task is fully. The four children, Elletra, Harvey, Mistral, and Sheng find themselves thrown together by the oddest of circumstances. It becomes obviou...

from therska

A intriguing story about four kids born on the same date (the day after mine) more or less thrown into a mystery race though Rome, against time and a mad man with a magic violin. I loved the way the author uses history and natural forces more than magic and plays with the symbols that all ready e...