Reviews of Bruce and the Mystery in the Marsh
"This is the best Bruce book yet! I wasn't sure I was going to like a murder mystery but it had lots of good things in it. I like that Bruce is a good butterfly too. I didn't know if he'd still be good after he changed, but I like him a lot and all the other characters too. Definitely read this book."
-- Amber Lorenz, age 11
Great Book for Children
This is a fun “who dunnit” mystery which keeps you guessing when Bruce and his friends go searching for clues to find out what happened to Cecil, the walking stick insect. Bruce is a butterfly (our hero) and he travels with his friend, Agatha, to pay her respects after learning Cecil had died. Bruce and his friends-- a moth, a scorpion, a praying mantis, a spider and more, go on their journey hunting for clues.They are determined to find the killer before he can strike again even though they run into some danger along the way.
You are constantly trying to figure out who did this to Cecil. It is a fun adventure. Children will love forming their own opinions of who did it. It certainly is not scary in any way.
This well-written book is easy and fun reading for children ages 8 to 10. It keeps them guessing and reading on putting pieces of the puzzle together to see what happens next. It is educational along the way.
-- Renae Coburn
"What I liked about this book is that it's got a lot of adventure in it. I didn't solve the murder, but it was a good ending. If you liked the first three books, you'll like this one."
-- Daniel Arquette, age 10
"The story includes suspense, intrigue, mystery, and a murder which makes it very exciting. The book keeps young readers glued as clues are revealed and they find themselves cracking their heads along with Bruce, Milton, Carla and Angie to find the killer. All the characters in the story have been etched very well and each of them have been given prominence. They complement each other very well, forming an integral part of the story, along with Bruce and Milton. I applaud the author for bringing out some endearing characters in this series. I recommend all the books in this series
for children. Though there are some common characters, the stories are all
different and refreshing."
-- Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite (www.readersfavorite.com)
-- Amber Lorenz, age 11
Great Book for Children
This is a fun “who dunnit” mystery which keeps you guessing when Bruce and his friends go searching for clues to find out what happened to Cecil, the walking stick insect. Bruce is a butterfly (our hero) and he travels with his friend, Agatha, to pay her respects after learning Cecil had died. Bruce and his friends-- a moth, a scorpion, a praying mantis, a spider and more, go on their journey hunting for clues.They are determined to find the killer before he can strike again even though they run into some danger along the way.
You are constantly trying to figure out who did this to Cecil. It is a fun adventure. Children will love forming their own opinions of who did it. It certainly is not scary in any way.
This well-written book is easy and fun reading for children ages 8 to 10. It keeps them guessing and reading on putting pieces of the puzzle together to see what happens next. It is educational along the way.
-- Renae Coburn
"What I liked about this book is that it's got a lot of adventure in it. I didn't solve the murder, but it was a good ending. If you liked the first three books, you'll like this one."
-- Daniel Arquette, age 10
"The story includes suspense, intrigue, mystery, and a murder which makes it very exciting. The book keeps young readers glued as clues are revealed and they find themselves cracking their heads along with Bruce, Milton, Carla and Angie to find the killer. All the characters in the story have been etched very well and each of them have been given prominence. They complement each other very well, forming an integral part of the story, along with Bruce and Milton. I applaud the author for bringing out some endearing characters in this series. I recommend all the books in this series
for children. Though there are some common characters, the stories are all
different and refreshing."
-- Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite (www.readersfavorite.com)