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Whatcha’ Readin’? The Eleventh Hour

Posted on | October 13, 2008 |

Who doesn’t love a great birthday party? I’m always up for a birthday party because I love cake. In The Eleventh Hour, you get an elephant that can cook the pants off of Martha Stewart, princess dressing swans, mystery, intrigue, and oh yeah, let’s not forget the cake.

Horace the elephant is turning eleven, which he has never done before though he’s been “… the age of eight and nine and six and seven.” The turning of age eleven is a big deal for Horace, so he decides to throw a birthday bash for himself. A little self-indulgent, but he has wonderful and exciting plans for his guests; good food, fun games, and he is the consummate host.

The Eleventh Hour is the Sixth Sense, but in G-rated form. What I mean by that is, you have to not only pay attention to the words you are reading, but you have to really look at the pictures and pay attention to the words you’re reading so as to not miss the clues to the mystery revealed in the book. All I have to say is “Where is the food and who took it!” No. I didn’t give it away because I don’t know, or at least I didn’t until I read the Top Secret information. Even after that, I’m still stumped by the mystery that looms within the pages of this book.

If you and your children are not into mysteries, then this book is fun just for a decent read. If the true detective is trying to break free, then this book is a lot of fun. You may have to read it a few times before the clues are identified, which start with the title of the book, Horace’s age, as well as the number of guests. That is about all I can say besides warning you to never watch a movie with me that I’ve seen before.

Watch your child’s detective mind work and enjoy a fun and entertaining story. Once the guests arrive, there is never a dull moment.

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