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Midnight for Charlie Bone by Jenny Nimmo
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Midnight for Charlie Bone

by Jenny Nimmo

Series: Children of the Red King (1)

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A very fun read about a boy, his special powers, his wacky family, and his friends--some of whom have powers like him but some who are gifted in other ways. Charlie and his friends and family have all kinds of interesting adventures (some scary and some silly) while unraveling mysteries and defeating bad guys. Has been compared to Potter, but beside the fact that it is a boy with special powers in England, there is not a ton in common. ( )
1 vote renee_desroberts | Oct 8, 2009 |
It was a fun experience reading this book. ( )
1 vote diegopx2015 | Sep 16, 2009 |
The good: Charlie is a likable character. Some interesting magic stuff.

The bad: Everything else. Other characters have zero personality and only show up to help or hurt Charlie when the plot needs it. Plot is often nonsensical; for example, bad guys are terrifyingly powerful, until for no reason they become helpless and scared of Charlie. Overall, it reads more like an outline or rough draft for a story than a completed one. ( )
  wmshub | Aug 25, 2009 |
Charlie Bone is surprised to discover that he has the power to hear voices inside photographs. His Grandma Bone immediately enrolls him at Bloor's academy, much to Charlie's dismay. When Charlie gets a visit from a mysterious man, named Mr. Onimous and three cats, he becomes embroiled in a strange mystery. He is given a case from a woman named Ms. Ingledew, who claims the case holds the secret to finding her long lost neice. Once at Bloor's academy Charlie soon discovers that other students hold special powers as well. He also discovers that he is a descendent of the Red King, a highly powerful magician. With the help of his new friends, Charlie discovers the missing girl is a student at Bloor's. Together, with his old friend Benjamin, and a few new friends at Bloor's, they are able to reunite the girl with her aunt. ( )
1 vote jodyjlittle | Jun 6, 2009 |
Fans of "all things magic" will enjoy the first book in this series by Jenny Nimmo. Charlie comes to grip with his magical powers, and the threat they are to the members of his family who don't want him to uncover the mysteries of his past.
1 vote afmteacher | Apr 22, 2009 |
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Another one for Myfanwy, with love
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Long, long ago a king arrived in the north.
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Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0439474299, Hardcover)

The fabulous powers of the Red King were passed down through his descendants, after turning up quite unexpectedly, in someone who had no idea where they came from. This is what happened to Charlie Bone, and to some of the children he met behind the grim, gray walls of Bloor's Academy. Charlie Bone has discovered an unusual gift-he can hear people in photographs talking! His scheming aunts decide to send him to Bloor Academy, a school for genius's where he uses his gifts to discover the truth despite all the dangers that lie ahead.

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