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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
Okay, I have to say I'm loving the Ali Cross series. If the first book touched upon issues with the police, the second blew it out of the park with topics that were more prevalent to our current events. They weren't perfectly stated, it is a young adult novel after all, but the fact that it exists and shows how problematic it can be for both sides is great.
Ali has great style and he doesn't give up when he has a hunch. I would have loved a series like this as a kid and I really hope to see this turn into more (although maybe not as long as the almost 30 book Alex Cross series.) Also, the ending of the book had some shout outs to mental health and counseling and how important it is, and I believe it is important in breaking that stigma early in children that they can seek help and feel like they will be heard. Bravo mr woke ghost writer.
Ali has great style and he doesn't give up when he has a hunch. I would have loved a series like this as a kid and I really hope to see this turn into more (although maybe not as long as the almost 30 book Alex Cross series.) Also, the ending of the book had some shout outs to mental health and counseling and how important it is, and I believe it is important in breaking that stigma early in children that they can seek help and feel like they will be heard. Bravo mr woke ghost writer.
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I’ve never met a series where the sequel was better than the original, this is a special case!
Like Father, Like Son is the second book in the Ali Cross series by James Patterson. Ali is a natural investigator. After all, he learned best from his father, Alex. A crime at a concert near his school and seeing a friend get hurt is his latest mystery-solver.
Parent Bookhearts, this is the perfect buddy read for your kid aged 10-13. It is very age appropriate, has the right amount of mystery and interesting enough to hold your (adult) attention too. Solving crime runs in the Cross family. Make reading run in yours! ~LiteraryMarie
Parent Bookhearts, this is the perfect buddy read for your kid aged 10-13. It is very age appropriate, has the right amount of mystery and interesting enough to hold your (adult) attention too. Solving crime runs in the Cross family. Make reading run in yours! ~LiteraryMarie
This was an enjoyable read. This is the second book of the Ali Cross series, which is about Alex Cross's son. I am continuing to read this series before I read Alex Cross's series. Therefore, I know I will have many unsolved questions until I read the Alex Cross books, but I thought it was interesting that James Patterson decided to create a kid version of Alex Cross. Ali Cross is the miniature version of his father, Alex Cross. He is Alex Cross's youngest child. He is smart and witty for a middle schooler. In this book, Ali has just solved his first real case. While hanging out with his friends in Anacostia Park, they witness a crime. Alex wants Ali to not get involved in the investigation, but Ali does. This is the toughest case for Ali yet. Will he be able to solve it? I thought the story was great. I liked how the mysteries always seem to involve one of Ali's friends. Although the intended audience is middle schoolers, I think this is a story that is great for readers of any age group. It has mystery, crime, suspense, and it is fast-paced. It is a great addition to the Ali Cross series, and I think it was a great to see Alex Cross have a few chapters as well in this book. The ending was great. I cannot wait to read Ali Cross book 3. Ali Cross: The Secret Detective, here I come. Overall, a great read.
adventurous
medium-paced
What I Did Like:
+This series is really about marketing mysteries and thrillers to a younger audience and introducing them to the world of detective novels. Keeping that in mind, it’s a good series. It does its job of bringing kids into the mystery really well.
+The topics we dive into in this one are timely and important. Homelessness, shootings, police relations … they all have a front-and-center role in this one. I’ll side-step the idea of whether or not this particular author is the right person to tell this story and, instead, enjoy the fact that it’s being told.
+Good pacing. As is typical with Patterson, you get the short chapters and the small cliffhangers to keep you moving. This storyline moves fast and keeps you engaged.
Who Should Read This One:
-Middle grade readers who are interested in mysteries. The mystery here delivers!
My Rating: 3 Stars
For Full Review:
https://alltherightreads.com/2023/06/29/2023-book-review-like-father-like-son/
+This series is really about marketing mysteries and thrillers to a younger audience and introducing them to the world of detective novels. Keeping that in mind, it’s a good series. It does its job of bringing kids into the mystery really well.
+The topics we dive into in this one are timely and important. Homelessness, shootings, police relations … they all have a front-and-center role in this one. I’ll side-step the idea of whether or not this particular author is the right person to tell this story and, instead, enjoy the fact that it’s being told.
+Good pacing. As is typical with Patterson, you get the short chapters and the small cliffhangers to keep you moving. This storyline moves fast and keeps you engaged.
Who Should Read This One:
-Middle grade readers who are interested in mysteries. The mystery here delivers!
My Rating: 3 Stars
For Full Review:
https://alltherightreads.com/2023/06/29/2023-book-review-like-father-like-son/
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Turns out I read the second in a series before the first, something I don't like doing! I would definitely recommend to middle graders who want to get into mysteries that are a little more mature than Cam Jansen/ A-Z mysteries/ etc. The language is geared toward the age group (which is great, but does often color my personal rating of the book). The plot was interesting to follow and kept me thinking. I enjoyed the sub plot. I liked it enough to read the first in the series and any subsequent ones.