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I read the first book in the series and didn't like it. I tried reading some pages here and there in the book to see if I'd like this one better--but no. Still the same stilted style that I don't find appealing at all. ( )

This was fast moving and had more thrills than the second book. This book takes the children to Nepal and India and they have to use more power than they have been trained to use safely. This leads to some hairy moments, but the twins work together with Buck to find the Cobra King and solve the mystery of all the break ins. I enjoyed the twin's encounter with Afriel the angel and his explanation of how he could run interference for them in New York so that they could help their friend. Can't wait to get my hands on the next book! ( )

I enjoyed this third book in the Children of the Lamp series. I was happy to see that Mr. Groanin finally got his second arm without wasting a wish. I was however sad that Mrs. Gaunt never realized that the Elsewheres were not her real children. I felt sure that she should have gathered that fact before she had left. I am interested to see what plan Uncle Nimrod has up his sleeve to "rescue" his sister and I am wondering what it has to do with Buck's sister Faustina. All in all, I think this edition in the series moved the storyline along nicely. I liked the prologue with Nimrod performing the exorcism and providing the reader with more information about djinns and their abilities. I am going to have to get the next book because I am very curious about the new Blue Djinn and Faustina. ( )

Part 3 of the Children of the Lamp series. Another excellent read in children's fiction. John and Phillipa continue to learn more about their Djinn powers and what they can and can't do. This adventure takes them to India and Nepal and forces them to face off with a new enemy. New plotlines are revealed as are some character relationships. ( )