Stuart Horten. Sieben Rätsel Und Ein Magischer Stern (2013) - Plot & Excerpts
The second book continues Horten's adventures with his uncle's magic tricks. These large tricks have been moved to the Beeton Museum for display. He and his friend, April, explore the tricks and find themselves in various settings where they must solve the rather dangerous puzzles in order to return to their home location. At the end of solving each problem they see a letter clue that is to help them find Uncle Teeny Tiny Horten's will so that they can hold on to ownership of the tricks. The puzzles are engaging, the danger level is just right, the friendship blossoms and Stuart finds himself learning much about himself in the process. Stuart Horten is back, and he's still trying to solve the puzzle left by his great-uncle, Teeny Tiny Tony Horten. Tiny was a magician, a long time ago. He mysteriously disappeared, and his secrets disappeared with him. Enter Stuart, who has moved back to the town Tiny lived in. Along with his neighbor, Stuart follows the clues left in Tiny's contraptions that were used in his magic shows. It turns out they actually transport people through time and space. But Stuart and his friend follow clues, survive harrowing adventures, and figure it all out, despite being discouraged by an unknown elderly woman and her lawyer. Stuart is a likeable hero, made even more likeable because he overcomes his shortcomings (you'll get the pun when you read the book.) His sidekick in the adventures (as well as her 2 sisters) bring added interest to the plot, which moves at a fast pace. Thoroughly enjoyable and very well written, a fun read for children gr. 3-7.
What do You think about Stuart Horten. Sieben Rätsel Und Ein Magischer Stern (2013)?
I didn't enjoy this quite as much as its predecessor, but it was still an enjoyable adventure.
—vdd993
I really liked it. Couldn't put it down. Sweet and fun!
—Saraya
Adorable. The Kingsley triplets are great.
—mychem01
