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Lucinda's Secret (2003)

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3.84 of 5 Votes: 3
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ISBN
0689859384 (ISBN13: 9780689859380)
Language
English
Publisher
simon & schuster books for young readers

Lucinda's Secret (2003) - Plot & Excerpts

เนื้อเรื่องค่อยๆเผยมาทีละนิดทีหน่อย สำหรับเล่มนี้เราได้รู้ความลับของอาร์เธอร์ สไปเดอร์วิกและได้รู้ว่าหนังสือเล่มนั้นมีความสำคัญยังไง เล่มนี้การผจญภัยไม่ค่อยน่าตื่นเต้นเท่าไร แอบเซงตรงนิสัยของจาเร็ดนิดๆ ยึดติดหนังสือยังไม่เท่าไร พอมีอะไรชอบโทษมัลลอรี่พี่สาวตัวเองนี่สิ ! แต่ชอบฉากตรงที่เด็กๆไปคุยกับป้าลูซินด้านะ ดูขลังดี(view spoiler)[จาเร็ด ไซม่อนและมัลลอรี่เดินทางไปหาป้าลูซินด้าเพื่อที่จะพบว่าอาร์เธอร์ สไปเดอร์วิก ผู้เขียนหนังสือตำราภาคสนามได้หายตัวไปอย่างลึกลับ หลังจากนั้นพี่น้องตระกูลเกรซก็ได้พบว่าหนังสือได้หายไป ซึ่งน่าจะเป็นฝีมือของทิมเบิลแท็คแน่ เมื่อเด็กๆกลับมาบ้าน พวกเขาก็ได้พบแผนที่ที่ซ่อนเอาไว้ซึ่งเป็นเส้นทางไปสู่ป่าของเอลฟ์ พอไปถึงที่นั่น...เอลฟ์ก็เรียกร้องให้สามพี่น้องสั่งหนังสือของอาร์เธอร์มาให้พวกเขา แต่โชคร้ายที่เด็กๆไม่มีหนังสือ เป็นผลทำให้จาเร็ดถูกเอลฟ์จับตัวเอาไว้ ด้วยเล่ห์กลและสติปัญญาของจาเร็ดจึงทำให้เขาหลอกล่อเอลฟ์ให้ปล่อยตัวพวกเขามาได้สำเร็จ (hide spoiler)]

I read this book with my son as part of his summer reading, and I asked him to describe the book for my review. He responded that this is a book that is difficult to describe. He liked the mystery, and really enjoyed how the whimsical illustrations supported elements of the narrative. He found this book (number 3 of 5) to be interesting because of the mysteries that are introduced: The reader is finally introduced to Aunt Lucinda and the Wood Elves make their first appearance. There is less action, and this is very much a middle book in the series. He also said that this book would be perfect for fourth and fifth graders. I have read many reviews in which readers have complained that the books in this series are very short, and that these books feel more like five novellas that should be one longer book. I have to say that I like the way the story is broken into five smaller portions: It captures the serial nature of Victorian storytelling convention, as well as building the suspense for what will happen next. While this might not be enough for the more sophisticated young reader, it would definitely be appealing to the reluctant reader, who would find the narrative a little less daunting for being broken into smaller bits. The art is also beautiful and engaging, and my son and I spent a decent amount of time analyzing the illustrations for additional information. I was also lucky enough to pick up a bargain copy of The Arthur Spiderwick Field Guide to the Fantastical World Around You, and my son is having a blast with all of the additional information. He says the books are that much more interesting to read!I think that kids will find it easy to relate to many of the themes of the story. The Grace children are experiencing divorce in their individual ways, and their coping strategies are each called into question at various points, especially young Jared Grace's. Jared seems to be the one who is best able to deal with all of the new and bizarre creatures the children come into contact with, but his inability to control his rage continues to be a problem. I would recommend this book for independent readers 7-11 years old, but think that readers of all ages will be engrossed in the mystery and clever illustrations.

What do You think about Lucinda's Secret (2003)?

The third novel in the Spiderwick Chronicles. The three Grace kids think it’s time to see Aunt Lucinda to see if she can shed any light on their situation at her house. She tells them it isn’t safe there, and that they mustn’t stay there. She also mentions her father, Arthur Spiderwick, and how one day he just left his family. This gets the children thinking, and once the field guide goes missing they begin their mission for the guide, and for their great-uncle. The novel was full of adventure, mysteries, and the mystical land of faeries, goblins, elves and bogarts. The more the reader reads, the more interesting it gets. In this third novel, the reader gets a sense of how each novel is set up, and they are set up well. Black does a great job of making sure the reader doesn’t see what’s coming, and that all plotlines come as a bit of a surprise. The creatures that are used in this story give it some fear, and the illustrations really help to pull the story along. Overall, it’s a great addition to the chronicle; this novel really leads suspense for the next novel.
—Meghan

1. I really want to know where that book is and why it matters so much that the kids found out about it. 2. Where is Arthur? What happened to him?3. I feel like the griffin is going to help them in some way when it gets better.4. The Phooka's language reminded me of Lewis Carroll's language in his books. Nonsensical. 5. I really liked Aunt Lucinda. I wonder what more she knows and needs to tell.6. More fun things the kids find: maps. They just keep finding awesome things in every book and I love it.7. And I know the elves said the book mattered so much because it had more information than they knew about and that's why they wanted it, but is that really the reason?8. Jared fights as a result of the divorce, but the other kids are handling it in their own way, too. Simon playing with animals could be seen as detachment and I think Mallory is hiding something. She may be fencing, but I think she has something else that is going on. 9. I am 27 years old and love these books. I think they are perfect for anyone but reluctant readers may be a perfect audience for them. They are short, to the point, have illustrations, and they have an err of mystery that keeps a reader interested.
—Katy Jane

This story is about Mallory and her twin little brothers Jared and Simon who move to their aunt's country estate with their mother when their parents divorce. They discover a field guide in the house which unlocks a magical world around them and send them through a series of enchanted events.I loved this series! The pace was perfect, the tone appropriate, the characters absolutely believable and realistic (a trait which I feel is critical in enabling a younger reader to relate to the story), and the language was lively and age-appropriate. The interactions between the mother and the children were as realistic as if they were sitting in the room next to you. The story, while not as creative as Fablehaven, included well known mythical characters (goblins, fairies, unicorns, trolls, etc) and didn't become heavy with overcomplicated mythical/magical elements. While I enjoyed Fablehaven, my biggest beef with it were the characters that did not act real enough (the main female character, for instance, dies, and no one bothers to inform the parents). And the magic was so intertwined and complex it was difficult to keep them and their magical abilities straight. Another thing about this series that must be mentioned. I love the size, texture and illustrations/artistic additions to the book! There were just enough illustrations to paint the right picture at the right time for effect. And the book size is 4x6 inches, just enough for an adult to cradle the book in their hands and a child to caress and hide in their favorite backpack. I love books like that. Simon & Schuster thought of everything. There is an eye-catching colored glossy picture at the beginning, a treasure-looking map of the story area, and roughly 3-4 half/whole page black/white illustrations per chapter. The length of the book is also age-appropriate. As an adult reader, I read all five books in one setting. A child does not have to invest too much time and attention to get a satisfying reading reward. I'm not surprised at all that these books were made into a movie. I have not seen the movie yet. I read this series just immediately after reading the Lemony Snicket series. I liked these books much better. At the very least I wasn't inclined to smack all the adults in The Spiderwick Chronicles. The Spiderwick adult/children relationship is far superior to Lemony Snickets as I felt the Snicket's adult reductions to stupid/disrespectful/mean caricatures is not a good message to be sending children.
—Chris Webber

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