ghostinthepages's Reviews (2.29k)

Having grown up with the movies I was concerned how I would enjoy the book and I'm so glad that it exceeded my expectations! It was wonderfully written and so engaging. It is definitely going into my top all time reads  

Such a fantastic read

This is such a wonderfully atmospheric story. Starts off with three boys setting off on a summertime adventure to explore the woods around their town by taking a bicycle camping trip that Marcus planned. Which is something that definitely used to be a thing that happened in the 80s. Marcus invites his best friend Bran, who is one of those people that is full of hot air, and a new boy, Jack. Bran is very mean to Jack because he seems to be differently abled and Bran uses language that was more common of the times. I love a great coming of age story and this is definitely that. 

My very first Nancy Drew! I can definitely see how they've been popular for so long. It kind made me think of today's cozy mysteries