The Lake House Kit Harrison, an FBI agent under suspension has seen things that no one in his right mind would believe. Or so they believe .The memorable story begun in When the Wind Blows continues in this t
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| Title | : | The Lake House |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.60 (286 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0446615145 |
| Format Type | : | Mass Market Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 416 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2004-05-01 |
| Genre | : |
Editorial : From Publishers Weekly
When the Wind Blows (1998), to which this is a sequel, has been Patterson's "most successful novel around the world," according to an author's note. That novel, about children genetically engineered to fly, also thrilled most critics. This one won't, despite some charms, and the reason manifests itself in the three paragraphs-paragraphs, mind-that begin chapter 41: "They were elated to be together again-the flock! The tribe! The family!" Patterson tends toward shorthand writing, and generally it works in his favor, but the problem here is that exclamation points do not engender deep emotions within readers! Nor do italics. And the novel is strewn with both, as well as with too much dumbed-down prose. The plot isn't much to boast about, either. In the original, Max the flying bird-girl and her "siblings" were menaced by the mad scientists who ran the vile laboratory known as "the School," but were helped in escaping by erstwhile narrator Frannie O'Neill, a ve
The memorable story begun in When the Wind Blows continues in this thrilling new novel, and it's one that really soars! Frannie O'Neil, a Colorado veterinarian, knows a terrible secret that will change the history of the world. Kit Harrison, an FBI agent under suspension has seen things that no one in his right mind would believe. A twelve-year-old girl named Max and five other incredible children have powers we can only dream of. These children can fly. And the only place they will be save is the Lake House. Or so they believe
That most assuredly does not deter her from composing excellent books that entertain both children and the lucky adults reading to them!
For those who are new to Melinda's series of books, welcome to The Top of the Wardrobe Gang - a team of cuddly toys who write the stories and ideas in this (and other) books. This book is somewhat helpful. From reading her book, it's obvious that she doesn't specialize in history or biblical studies. The fact that there are very few errata reported supports my theory.
The information in this book is by no means out of date. However, one ought to select age appropriate fine art for children. It's worth the price!. Having absorbed the material in this book, my verbal critiques of student work have gained clarity and effectiveness. Although the author emphasizes what a genuinely good man Musial was and is, he presents a nuanced portrait that accepts and analyses his subject's faults and foibles as well as his many virtues.
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