A magical fantasy that is fast-paced and easy-to-read. Charlie Bone has a special gift- he can hear people in photographs talking.The fabulous powers of the Red King were passed down through his descendants, after turning up quite unexpectedly, in someone who had no idea where they came from. This is what happened to Charlie Bone, and to some of the children he met behind the grim, gray walls of … walls of Bloor’s Academy. Charlie Bone has discovered an unusual gift-he can hear people in photographs talking! His scheming aunts decide to send him to Bloor Academy, a school for genius’s where he uses his gifts to discover the truth despite all the dangers that lie ahead.
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Midnight for Charlie Bone introduces fascinating characters and a spooky, intriguing setting. Charlie’s long-standing friendship with Benjamin, his new friendships with Fidelio and Olivia, and his developing relationship with his mysterious Uncle Paton form the main backbone of the story. However, the book suffers from “first book syndrome”, that …
The review below covers the entire series of books:
I discovered this series when I was around 12 years old (I think? It was a long time ago.) and, when I turned 20, bought every single book in an attempt to put a lock on my childhood nostalgia. I then proceeded to read every single one of them, and now, here we are.
I’ll start off by saying …