Offbeat narrator Pseudonymous Bosch continues his strange story of mysterious societies chasing after a Secret so big that no one—including possibly Bosch himself—seems to knows what it is. Of course that doesn't prevent the characters from wanting to discover it—like twelve-year-old Cassandra who travels five hundred years back in time as an invisible ghost (thanks to special Time-Travel chocolate) to seek out the Jester, the legendary founder of her secret Terces Society, who may know about the Secret. Meanwhile in the present, Cassandra's body has fallen into a coma, leaving her best friend Max-Ernest desperate to find a way to awaken her, even if that means using a mind-reading monocle from his friend Benjamin Blake, who may just be an agent of the evil Midnight Sun organization. It's all very convoluted and bizarre (especially to anyone who's never read the previous books in Bosch's "Secret" series), yet after a while it's apparent that the book's appeal isn't just in its plot but in the completely nonsensical way Bosch tells his story—which is why the audio book version of This Isn't What it Looks Like is so fun to listen to. Actor Joshua Swanson perfectly embodies Bosch's irreverent attitude as he frequently pauses to advertise his earlier books, give readers emergency drills, and even relate an (apparently) unrelated story of how he developed his morbid fear of mayonnaise. Swanson is supported by a talented group of voice actors who all seem to be having the time of their lives as they portray a memorable cast of goofy psychologists, retired magicians, wise fortune tellers, and school secretaries who may all be more than what they seem. Kids who like the entertaining pedantic style of Lemony Snicket will love it. Reviewer: Michael Jung, PhD
In this fourth and second-to-last book in the series, Cass and Max-Ernest set out on separate, yet equally dangerous, adventures.
Cass finds herself alone and disoriented, a stranger in a dream-like, medieval world. With the help of a long-lost relative, she begins to uncover clues and secrets--piecing together her family's history as she fights her way back to the present world.
Meanwhile, back home, Cass is at the hospital in a deep coma. Max-Ernest knows she ate Time Travel Chocolate--and he's determined to find a cure. Can our expert hypochondriac diagnose Cass's condition before it's too late? And will he have what it takes to save the survivalist?
1100259262
Cass finds herself alone and disoriented, a stranger in a dream-like, medieval world. With the help of a long-lost relative, she begins to uncover clues and secrets--piecing together her family's history as she fights her way back to the present world.
Meanwhile, back home, Cass is at the hospital in a deep coma. Max-Ernest knows she ate Time Travel Chocolate--and he's determined to find a cure. Can our expert hypochondriac diagnose Cass's condition before it's too late? And will he have what it takes to save the survivalist?
This Isn't What It Looks Like
In this fourth and second-to-last book in the series, Cass and Max-Ernest set out on separate, yet equally dangerous, adventures.
Cass finds herself alone and disoriented, a stranger in a dream-like, medieval world. With the help of a long-lost relative, she begins to uncover clues and secrets--piecing together her family's history as she fights her way back to the present world.
Meanwhile, back home, Cass is at the hospital in a deep coma. Max-Ernest knows she ate Time Travel Chocolate--and he's determined to find a cure. Can our expert hypochondriac diagnose Cass's condition before it's too late? And will he have what it takes to save the survivalist?
Cass finds herself alone and disoriented, a stranger in a dream-like, medieval world. With the help of a long-lost relative, she begins to uncover clues and secrets--piecing together her family's history as she fights her way back to the present world.
Meanwhile, back home, Cass is at the hospital in a deep coma. Max-Ernest knows she ate Time Travel Chocolate--and he's determined to find a cure. Can our expert hypochondriac diagnose Cass's condition before it's too late? And will he have what it takes to save the survivalist?
9.98
In Stock
5
1
9.98
In Stock
Editorial Reviews
Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940173553782 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Hachette Audio |
| Publication date: | 11/15/2019 |
| Series: | Secret , #4 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
| Age Range: | 8 - 11 Years |
From the B&N Reads Blog