Rating: Summary: Entertaining. Review: "In the Stone Circle" is more of a mystery than a horror story, with a touch of historical facts. The story is thought provoking, but not very deep. A Ouija board could have been an interesting addition in finding out who was trying to contact Cristyn. There are plenty of witty, sarcastic lines in this book, but younger readers may not understand them. Elizabeth Cody Kimmel accurately portrayed teenagers under stress, without making them seem ditzy. At times, Cristyn seemed a bit too mature for a fourteen-year old, but was a perfect match to Miranda, who was a very childish fourteen-year old. Near the end of the book, it got a little confusing - that's my major complaint. Now for nitpicking: Crystin is the most common/semi-correct way of spelling Christine in Welsh - not Cristyn. But, Crystin might be the "modern" version. This is a good book to read on a rainy day. I recommend.
Rating: Summary: Entertaining. Review: "In the Stone Circle" is more of a mystery than a horror story, with a touch of historical facts. The story is thought provoking, but not very deep. A Ouija board could have been an interesting addition in finding out who was trying to contact Cristyn. There are plenty of witty, sarcastic lines in this book, but younger readers may not understand them. Elizabeth Cody Kimmel accurately portrayed teenagers under stress, without making them seem ditzy. At times, Cristyn seemed a bit too mature for a fourteen-year old, but was a perfect match to Miranda, who was a very childish fourteen-year old. Near the end of the book, it got a little confusing - that's my major complaint. Now for nitpicking: Crystin is the most common/semi-correct way of spelling Christine in Welsh - not Cristyn. But, Crystin might be the "modern" version. This is a good book to read on a rainy day. I recommend.
Rating: Summary: A hair-raising tale from the USA to Wales Review: Cristyn has traveled to Wales to spend the summer with her dad while he does research for a book about Owain Glyndwr. Not only does she loose her summer to a country that she has never seen before, she also has to share the house with Erica Dunham and her two children Miranda and Dennis. It's worse than Christyn thought though because Miranda is moody and Dennis is a pain. Then spooky things start to happen in the house and Christyn feels as though she is being watched. Then she discovers the secret of the cellar.This book was inspired by a trip to Wales by the author. It is an amazing book that brings the beauty of Wales to life - even though it is somewhat soggy as the author has it raining just about every day. Cristyn didn't want to go to Wales at all, but she became curious when her father told her that her mother was from Wales. That curiosity grows when she discovers the secret of the cellar and who has been haunting her. This is a brillaintly written novel that flowed from page to page, keeping you firmly locked up in the sotry along the way. Miranda is probably one of the most annoying people I have ever come across in a book, but as the story unfolds you learn why she is the way she is (and her story is pretty sad). I read this in one sitting because I didn't want to put the book down, and I spent a very enjoyable afternoon lost in it's pages.
Rating: Summary: A hair-raising tale from the USA to Wales Review: Cristyn has traveled to Wales to spend the summer with her dad while he does research for a book about Owain Glyndwr. Not only does she loose her summer to a country that she has never seen before, she also has to share the house with Erica Dunham and her two children Miranda and Dennis. It's worse than Christyn thought though because Miranda is moody and Dennis is a pain. Then spooky things start to happen in the house and Christyn feels as though she is being watched. Then she discovers the secret of the cellar. This book was inspired by a trip to Wales by the author. It is an amazing book that brings the beauty of Wales to life - even though it is somewhat soggy as the author has it raining just about every day. Cristyn didn't want to go to Wales at all, but she became curious when her father told her that her mother was from Wales. That curiosity grows when she discovers the secret of the cellar and who has been haunting her. This is a brillaintly written novel that flowed from page to page, keeping you firmly locked up in the sotry along the way. Miranda is probably one of the most annoying people I have ever come across in a book, but as the story unfolds you learn why she is the way she is (and her story is pretty sad). I read this in one sitting because I didn't want to put the book down, and I spent a very enjoyable afternoon lost in it's pages.
Rating: Summary: The best book in the whole entire world! Review: I absolutely loved In The Stone Circle! It is the best book ever! It made me scared to death but made me want to cry at the same time. Especially at the end. Touching and scary, I reccomend it to everyone.
Rating: Summary: In the Stone Circle Review: I am really into mysteries and history so it was really my kind of book. It's now my favorite book, it made me more interested in Wales.
Rating: Summary: the ultiment can't-put-downer Review: I got this book on my birth day(dec17) at the school Chritmasparty. I read it over Cristmas break.And the thing was I was in themiddle of a nother book and almost through. Well I finished the other book so I could Stone Circle. I started it kind of on Chritmas Eve and couldn't put it down. It is one of the most touching books I read. And this summer I went to Wales and I thought,"Man, this is the place were Lyewlen was." It felt really special.
Rating: Summary: BEST EVER Review: I had the plessure of reading this great book when i was in the 7th grade. While i was reading it i noticed that i had gone into another world. I felt like i was in Wales having the same experiences as Crystin did. There were many different moods in this story; love, happy, sad, and horror. Even though that this book scared me while i was reading it i didnt want to put it down! i had to finish it and that i did. (i almost had to put it in the freezer like Joey did on friends when he was reading the shining) i got the book on monday and gave it back to my teacher on tuesday! i just fell deeply in love with it and to thhis day it is my favorite book ever! I recomend this book!!!!!!!!!! its great!:)
Rating: Summary: This book was a wonderful and emotional reading experience! Review: I loved this book! It reflected on many every day issues. The pains and joys of a young girl are so wonderfuly revealed here. This book was a mixture of extreme realism and thrilling fantasy. I would recommend this book to anyone seeking an awesome experience of adventure. This book, I think, would be good for children ages 9 to adult. My teacher gave this book to me for Christmas. I compliment her taste.
Rating: Summary: Welsh history is great! Review: I read other ghost stories like Time for Andrew and Wait Til Helen Comes, but In the Stone Circle just sucked me in. Since I am a history nut, I was fascinated by the Welsh history. The ghost was equally fascinating. I would highly recommend this book to others.
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