Dude Ranch O' Death (Hardy Boys UB GN#12) by Scott Lobdell

Title: Dude Ranch O' Death

Series: Hardy Boys Undercover Brothers Graphic Novel

Author: Scott Lobdell

Release Date: March 1, 2008

Publisher: Papercutz

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Rating: ★★★★★

Synopsis:

Frank and Joe are sent to investigate the disappearance of several teenagers at a ranch for troubled youths in Nevada.

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My Review:

And another favourite Hardy Boys done rereading!

In this installment of the Hardy Boys Undercover Brothers graphic novel series, Frank and Joe go undercover at a western camp for troubled youths to investigate the disappearance of several teens.

I borrowed this from the library six years ago and enjoyed it. As I'm in love with the cover of this Hardy Boys graphic novel and the artwork, I couldn't resist buying myself a used copy later.

I loved Frank sticking up for his classmate near the beginning and roasting the jerk, Brian Conrad. Brian sure doesn't know who he's messing with!

And, of course, I loved the brother teamwork.

Would recommend to Hardy Boys and mystery fans.

Fish in A Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

Title: Fish in A Tree

Author: Lynda Mullaly Hunt

Release Date: February 5, 2015

Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books

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Rating: ★★★★★

Synopsis:

“Everybody is smart in different ways. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its life believing it is stupid.”

Ally has been smart enough to fool a lot of smart people. Every time she lands in a new school, she is able to hide her inability to read by creating clever yet disruptive distractions.  She is afraid to ask for help; after all, how can you cure dumb? However, her newest teacher Mr. Daniels sees the bright, creative kid underneath the trouble maker. With his help, Ally learns not to be so hard on herself and that dyslexia is nothing to be ashamed of. As her confidence grows, Ally feels free to be herself and the world starts opening up with possibilities. She discovers that there’s a lot more to her—and to everyone—than a label, and that great minds don’t always think alike.

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My Review:

Everybody is smart in different ways. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its life believing it is stupid.

Beautiful book!

I've always been familiar with the saying above, so the title makes a lot of sense.

Very well-written. I don't know how to put into words how beautiful that book was! It demonstrates how we are all smart in our own ways and that our minds work differently. Just because we are struggling with something, doesn't mean we are stupid.

As someone who's insecure about herself most of the time and feels alone, this book spoke to me.

I loved Ally; I could totally relate to her about feeling like not fitting in and struggling socially. And Mr. Daniels was amazing! We all need a teacher like Mr. Daniels in our lives.

I loved how the author used examples of famous people to show us that great minds don't think alike.

Finally, I loved the extra things that were added at the end of the book; the author's note and the beautiful drawings of The Sketch Book of Impossible Things.

The Bungalow Mystery (Nancy Drew #3) by Carolyn Keene

Title: The Bungalow Mystery

Series: Nancy Drew

Author: Carolyn Keene

Release Date: May 1, 1960 (revised ed.)

Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap

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Rating: ★★★★★

Synopsis:

While driving a motorboat around the Twin Lakes, Nancy and her friend Helen get caught in a dangerous storm. Luckily, they are rescued by another teenage girl in a rowboat. They soon learn that their rescuer is Laura Pendleton, whose mother has recently having passed away. Laura has come to meet up with her new guardians, but something isn't quite right about them. Nancy investigates the situation, and soon she stumbles upon a shocking surprise in the cellar of a bungalow!

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My Review:

For a long time, with its intriguing cover, this particular Nancy Drew book has always drawn me in. What's inside the bungalow? I was eager to find out!

This installment of the Nancy Drew series, The Bungalow Mystery, opens with Nancy and her friend, Helen Corning, stranded in the storm. They get rescued by a teenage girl, who they learn is Laura Pendleton, whose mother recently passed away. When Laura meets her new guardians, there is something off about them...

It was a well-written mystery.

I was intrigued; how is it that we hear the Aborns are a nice couple, then we see that there is something off about them? One minute they're cold and unfriendly, and the next, they're a nice couple...

There was a twist as Nancy discovers something shocking in the cellar of the bungalow!

Nancy was kind, brave, determined, and helpful - all the characteristics that remind me of why I love Nancy!

Would recommend to Nancy Drew fans.