Dead Man’s Cove by Lauren St. John
Reviewer: Brendan aged 9
Dead Man’s cove is about a girl called Laura Marlin who was adopted by her Uncle, Calvin Redfern. She is taken to a town in Cornwall called St Ives and finds things strange. She meets a boy called Tariq and tries to be friends with him. One day, Laura sees the housekeeper (who is really good at making cakes) looking through Calvin’s files and Laura starts to suspect something. Tariq gets kidnapped and so does Laura and they have to try and get out of Dead Man’s Cove, a cove where if they stay there too long they will sink and die. Can her heroic dog, Skye, save her?
I really like this book and would recommend it to people who like adventure.
Reviewer: Hugo aged 10
When orphaned Laura is sent to live with her Uncle, she is sure that a life of adventure awaits her, but wherever she goes she is confronted with strange mysteries. Is Tariq the shopkeeper’s son a friend or foe? Why does her uncle seem eager to erase his history? And why is everyone so frightened by Dead Man’s Cove?
My favourite character is Laura Marlin for she is brave, smart and possesses all the characteristics a heroine needs.
I enjoyed the whole book as it was full of adventure, unexpected twists and it is action-packed. It is a must-read for all readers who enjoy mystery based novels.
‘An absorbing novel that will hold the imagination of young reader and keep them guessing throughout.’ The Bookseller.
‘With vivid descriptions and a page-turning plot this is the perfect children’s summer read.’ Waterstone’s Book Quarterly.
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