The Amanda Project: invisible i (by Melissa Kantor, Stella Lennon)
common sense media says
Compelling, quirky onion of a mystery.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that despite the apparent commercialism of a series of 10 books tied to a Web site that promotes their purchase, this is an excellent book by a talented writer. Each book in the series will have a different author, all writing under the pen name of Stella Lennon (this one is written by Melissa Kantor). Because of that, the quality of the subsequent titles may change. Complex themes are age appropriate and thought provoking. Besides a hit-and-run accident by a 14-year-old driver and one parent who drinks too much, the characters are very positive.
Educational value:
Urges readers to read closely and search for clues; the mystery encourages creative thinking and the related Web site encourages creative writing and imagination.
Positive role models:
The main character, Callie, and the missing girl, Amanda, are smart, caring, and creative. Amanda's friendship leads Callie to the confidence she needs to quit being friends with the superficial and mean "i" girls. Her missing mother is a gifted astronomer. Her new friends, a boy and a girl, are both independent, self-aware, and mature.
Violence:
In a hit and run accident, a 14-year-old girl "borrows" her parents' car and hits an acquaintance on a bicycle. There is some minor vandalism.
Sex:
Not applicable.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
The book jacket promotes the interactive Amanda Project Web site. While the Web site promotes creativity it also advertises the book and the 9 books to follow in the series.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
The main character's mother disappeared months earlier and in despair her father starts drinking and becomes irresponsible. After being confronted by her, he does stop drinking.
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teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
Excellent for Tweens and Up
I love love love this book! It's perfect for a tween and up. I love how interactive the series is with the website, too. It's such a good read, I will leave it at that without trying to give it away. Amanda Valentino, where are you?
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Kristils
parent of 11 and 13 year old
parent of 11 and 13 year old
Great for kids 12+
I thought it was a great book. I cannot wait for the 2nd 1!
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UnforgettableM ...
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
An excellent book - perfect :)
I really enjoy this book! It has the perfect mixture of drama, suspense and mystery. I would recommend to people aged 11+ because the plot in some places isn't understandable to kids below that age and has one use of language (p*****g)
Overall, it is an excellent book and would read it again and again!
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