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The Name of This Book is Secret (Secret Series) [Kindle Edition]

Pseudonymous Bosch (Author)
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (100 customer reviews)
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'With a narrator reminiscent of Lemony Snicket, it is a thoroughly entertaining read, both funny and addictive.' -- www.writeaway.org.uk

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I don’t know how you got here but this page isn’t for you. This is an extremely dangerous book with a very deadly secret. It is an alarming account of two extraordinary adventurers, a missing magician’s diary, a symphony of smells and a deadly secret... If you’re both curious and brave, visit www.thenameofthisbookissecret.co.uk - but remember - I warned you.
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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 2162 KB
  • Print Length: 385 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0316113662
  • Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd (1 Dec 2011)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B006FFTVKY
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (100 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #37,491 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and original 19 July 2008
By JO
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This book is is aimed at 12 - 16 year olds, its in a class of its own.
My 14 year old daughter sat down this morning and read the book in one go, she could not put it down. She thought it was absolutely brilliant, and is keen to read any future books by this author.

She is an avid reader, and is a huge Harry Potter fan, along with Philip Pullman, Neil Gaiman, etc, but this book is so different from all the others she has read.

The story is packed with humour and intrigue, mystery, and adventure involving kidnaps, secrets and rescues.

The author has written in first person point of view.
He has used a technique where the narrator will, at times, address the reader, drawing them in on a highly personal level, then holding back, and raising the suspense up several notches. He hooks you from the start and theres no release, until the end.

Although this book has 304 pages, the text is not small and cramped, so there is not as much to get through as you might first presume.

This book is a winner.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars ...ultimately engaging... 18 Aug 2008
By Mr. H TOP 1000 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
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Well now, this came as quite a pleasant surprise. A ripping yarn full of high adventure, dastardly villains, the secret of eternal youth and a Symphony of Smells. What more could the eleven year old in your life want.

The appallingly named Pseudonymous Bosch has come up with an interesting, idiosyncratic way of telling a tale, which breaks the wall between narrator and reader, in an attempt to involve you more deeply in the tale. And for the most part it works as you follow the two 11-year old investigators, Cass and Max-Ernest, as they set off on their quest covering a strange magician, a lusted after journal and a dose of Egyptology.

Some of the plot lines mark it out as being quite a bare faced attempt to mop up bereft Harry Potter fans and stray Lemony Snicketers, and the ending is rather unsatisfactory, leading as it does into the inevitable sequel. It has a rather slow beginning, which may put off some of the target audience used to quick thrills, but once it gets a head of steam up, it's all quite engaging.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars It's A Secret... 14 Nov 2008
By K. Wright VINE™ VOICE
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Like other reviews, I was attracted by the idea of a secret book, however after the first few chapters where the author continuously explains why he can't give anything away, he does. After that it becomes a good children's fantasy/mystery with a magician, a circus and a secret spa.

Comparisons have been made with Lemony Snickett and this is true in some respects but mainly the comparison seems to be drawn as both authors directly speak to the reader throughout the book to make you even more involved in the story. (Pseudonymous Bosch often interjects reminding the reader of how much danger they are in for knowing some information!)

I would recommend this book for children aged 9-12 who enjoy a good fantasy/mystery/adventure story with a difference! The follow up to "The Name Of This Book Is Secret," is "If You're Reading This, It's Too Late" and continues the adventures of the Cass and Max-Ernst.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it 4 May 2011
By J. Wilson
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
We love this series of books. We also loved Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Charlie Bone as well as Cherub (but Cherub is for teenagers)
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely witty and engaging 26 Aug 2008
By Melanie Pratt TOP 1000 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
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Although I am somewhat older than the (young adult) target audience, I enjoyed this book enormously.

The book's narrator is an incredibly witty character, which imbues an otherwise relatively normal kids fantasy story with something special (it reminded me somewhat of the Lemony Snicket stories). The first chapter indeed tells you not to read the book, since it's a secret....

Once you reach a point in the book at which you are permitted to know something about the story, you learn that the tale regards two youngsters, Cass and Max-Ernest (the narrator is keen to stress that these are pseudonyms he has applied to the characters to keep things as secret as possible) and their investigations into the mysteries of a dead magician, his house, notebook and a box called the Symphony of Smells, and the danger this leads them into.

I can't tell you any more since it's a secret, you'll have to read it, I really do recommend it ;-)
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Good start to the series! 5 Aug 2012
By holly
Format:Kindle Edition
Not bad, not bad at all. The plot was interesting and the characters were different but great! The book had this creepy vibe to it like you were not allowed to read the book. This book is suitible for the ages 11-15 as older readers might not appreciate the silly wisps of humour sewn into the progress and younger readers may find it surprisingly frightening. Mentioning the plot agin, it was annoyingly confusing but addictive to read at the same time! I also love that the author has planted his own little remarks inside. I`d rate: 8/10.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars secretly amazing 23 April 2012
By the secret
Format:Kindle Edition
it has a handful of mystery, a cup of comedy, a tablespoon of drama, a litre of history and a pinch of romance. all of the ingredients for an amazing book. 5 stars
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars great 31 Mar 2012
By saffi
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
this book was great. it came on the delivery estimate and the was only one little dent. i did not mind the dent as the book totally made up for it. I would recommend this book to about 10 to 13 year old's, as it is fascinating and i just cant seem to put it down. I've probably read this book about three times now. Even though i know whats going to happen i just bring my self to not wanting to put it down. her i am very happy with my order and i hope i can be getting the other books from the series. xxx
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4.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable and refreshingly unusual read
The beginning of the book was amusing, and inviting the reader to write their own ending was inspired - and a good way to encourage creativity amongst young readers.
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What an amazing book. It was so intricate and detailed and just so darn good. The story was a little hard to understand at the beginning but when you have understood it then... Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars I guess this is really for kids..!
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There are others who will tell you the outline of this story but I wish to concentrate on the comparisons that are bound to be made between this and the seeming plethora of young... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Name of This Book Is Secret
I chose this book because it was in the Kindle sale! My mum bought me the whole series and I whizzed through them! Read more
Published 3 months ago by F. Wallace Carville
3.0 out of 5 stars The name of this book is secret
A good children`s read. It does tend to get a bit confusing and goes on a bit where ten words would do it uses twenty which I think just helps to fill the book out. Read more
Published 3 months ago by marilyn crampton
5.0 out of 5 stars Good
It was good. Interesting bit confusing but u know what books aren't so yh here's my review see ya later
Published 3 months ago by amy
5.0 out of 5 stars Great find
Bought this book as had been rated well although I had never heard of it and its always a good sign when my son asks me to buy more in the same series.
Published 3 months ago by anj
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
The Name of this Book is a secret is an Awesome book! It'll really grip you from about chapter 4! I say chapter 4 not the beginning because in my opinion, the beginning is a bit... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Wolfgirl2100
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a great adventure and a mystery not only in the story but in who the author is as well. can only give it 4 stars because a bit confusing...
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