Common Sense Media Review
By Michael Berry
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Illustrated witchy, monstery tale offers goofy/creepy fun.
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What's the Story?
As the 13th caretaker of his family's hotel, Warren takes his bellhop duties very seriously. Too bad his Uncle Rupert is so lazy and incompetent and that his Aunt Annaconda is a witch bent on discovering the whereabouts of the All-Seeing Eye, rumored to be the ultimate weapon. When Warren discovers a clue to the puzzle of the Eye's location, he incurs the wrath of Annaconda and puts himself, his friends, and the hotel in peril. If he can't find the solution, the hotel will be torn apart by treasure seekers.
Is It Any Good?
Beautifully and amusingly designed and illustrated, featuring a plot filled with twists and riddles, this clever tale of mysterious goings-on at a run-down hotel proves to be an unlikely winner. WARREN THE 13TH AND THE ALL-SEEING EYE features an outwardly unattractive main character who demonstrates that his heart's always in the right place as he contends with witches, a monster in the basement, and a mysterious stranger wrapped in bandages. Writer Tania Del Rio keeps the surprises coming, and creator/illustrator Will Staehle provides macabre artwork reminiscent of The Addams Family.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about family obligations. How would it feel if your family expected you to to carry on the family business?
Why are stories about witches, monsters, and magic so popular? Which others have you read?
How important are hands-on work and dedication to the success of a business?
Book Details
- Author :
- Illustrator : Will Staehle
- Genre : Fantasy
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Adventures
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Quirk Books
- Publication date : November 24, 2015
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 10 - 18
- Number of pages : 224
- Available on : Nook, Audiobook (unabridged), Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Last updated : September 30, 2025
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