May 2

‘Down the Rabbit Hole’ by Peter Abrahams

Echo Falls, a place where nothing unusual happens, is turning into a nightmare with a mysterious murder investigation taking place and everything’s just getting worse!

Set in a society where no major tragic events generally occur, Down the Rabbit Hole by Peter Abrahams is a thrilling, adventure packed book targeted at middle school students of both genders.

Ingrid Levin Hill stumbles into an uncommon, mysterious murder after getting lost while on her way to soccer training. After realising that she has left her prized red puma soccer boots at the victim’s house, she must attempt to retrieve her soccer boots unnoticed and cover up any evidence of her presence.

I particularly enjoyed this book, as it was filled with adventure and mystery with fun and quirky characters as well as containing a unique plot.

I would highly recommend this book to students aged 12-16 as it contains significant themes and issues relevant to this age group. It’s a great book that is difficult to put down and I could read it again and again!

By Ruby Y, Year 8

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I’m definitely not a reader! It’s almost impossible for me to complete a book and actually enjoy it. I have never experienced reading a book like ‘Down The Rabbit Hole’ before. For once, I actually wanted to keep on reading and not stop.

This book is mainly aimed at Middle school (ages 12-14). I found this so interesting myself because it was so mysterious, action-packed and it felt like there was something new, suspicious and crazy always happening.

The book’s main character is Ingrid, who is a strange but wild person. She is very outgoing, and tends to cause trouble and she likes to solve any mysteries.

I highly recommend this book for 12-14 year olds because of the vocabulary and the storyline. This is a great book, with many tragic mysteries, which will leave you hanging right on the edge of your seat.

Ashley, Year 8

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What would you do if someone was murdered in your town?  Would you panic, would you move or would you begin investigating? This very thing happens to 13-year-old Ingrid Levin- Hill and she gets into a bit of a sticky situation involving a murder, a play and a pair of red soccer boots.

If you enjoy light murder, mystery and a really good story, Down the Rabbit Hole is definitely the book for you. This book is aimed at young teenagers both male and female. It certainly is entertaining and easy to read despite the medium size that would put most people off.

The story is basically of a girl named Ingrid who lives in a town called Echo Falls. She is on her way to soccer practice but somehow loses her way and gets lost and stumbles into ‘Crazy Katie’ as the kids call her. They start chatting and Ingrid eventually after going inside leaves to go home. A few days later Crazy Katie has been found murdered! Ingrid realises she has left her soccer boot at Katie’s house and realises she has to get it back and the story begins!

The main character in this book Is Ingrid, she is 13 years old and is a quiet, smart girl. She is very interesting and she makes you want to keep reading.

The reason I liked this book so much is the fact that it makes you want to keep reading and the fact that it is really easy to read. I also love the story line. It is so exciting and eventful.

Olivia, Year 8

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In Echo Falls there has been a murder…. a murder that you had witnessed or perhaps been apart of.  The police are after the murderer, whilst you are trying to solve the mystery that is on everybody’s lips, which leaves you no choice but to go back to where you started.

Down the rabbit hole’ is a mystery that the reader must solve, also a thrilling, action-packed book that I guarantee you won’t be able to put down. I think that this book is aimed at middle school students, both boys and girls. It’s a great book to read with a few challenging words throughout the book. Whether you like reading or not ‘Down the rabbit hole’ is a book, like I said, you won’t be able to put down. I guarantee you will love this book.

Bronte, Year 8

 

 

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Posted May 2, 2012 by marjk in category Adventure stories, Crime fiction, Mystery, Realistic fiction, Student Reviews

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