Time is running out for Charlie Bone . . . Charlies hopes that the new term at Bloor's Academy will hold no nasty surprises. But then Henry Yewbeam appears, twisted through time from the icy winter of 1916. With the scheming Yewbeam aunts on the prowl, and the Bloors out to catch him, Henry will need Charlie's help just to stay alive. Bloor's Academy can be a very dangerous place . . . Book Two in The Children of the Red King series!
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"This book is the second in the Charlie Bone series. I enjoyed the first book, so I decided to read this one. It is about Charlie Bone, a kid who can speak to photographs. He goes to a special school that is for gifted students. He meets a relative who was transported through time by the Time Twister, which looks like a marble, but can make people travel through time. I enjoyed this book. I recommend it to those who enjoy fantasy, or who read the first book in the series. It is an interesting read, and as good as the first book."
— Caroline (4 out of 5 stars)
" Daniel again loves the series. "
— Jacque, 2/17/2014" creepy and wierd but good "
— Ashley, 2/3/2014" This book made me happy and optomistic. It allowed me to escape reality and forget my troubles, becoming fully immersed in Charlie Bones instead. The two things a good book should do "
— Jesse, 2/3/2014" My son and I listened to this one - we probably should have started at the beginning of the series. It was a little confusing, lots of characters to keep track of, some of them kind of creepy, but interesting plot. "
— Tiffiny, 1/31/2014" like the other books in this series, i really don't remember the plotline. it's been a while since i read them, and this wasn't one of the books that i really remember that well...but i do remember it being a good read. "
— Anisha, 1/28/2014" The kids', especially the boys, are really into these books. They are very much on their level - meaning 2nd-4th grade and they can't wait to start book 3. "
— Erin, 1/20/2014" Disappointed in weak characters, plot development, weak writing altogether. Overall series plot painfully obvious. "
— Gwyn, 1/16/2014" I found this book a bit boring because it took a long time to get into the interesting part, but once you got into the middle of the book, you wouldn't be able to stop reading it. When I read this book, I had to reread some parts of the book over again because it sometimes didn't really make sense. This book is also very creative at the same time because it had magical powers and things that wouldn't really happen in real life. This book would be good for people that are interested in fantasy and have a big imagination because this book contains a lot of that. Also if you enjoy this book, you should continue to read the next book that follows it, so you can continue the adventure of Charlie Bone. "
— Sara, 1/14/2014" My review for this book is the same for the first Charlie Bone book.... "
— Andrea, 1/13/2014" An OK continuation of the series but I didn't like it quite as much as the first book. There were also some holes in the time travel story line. I will most likely continue with the series because I do like the characters and most of the story. "
— Becky, 1/5/2014" I like the plot but the writing is too sparse. I would love more details. "
— Emily, 1/5/2014" see MIDNIGHT FOR CHARLIE BONE for my review on this series "
— ☞Proud☜, 12/25/2013" I think I liked this one better than the first, even. It even had a few funny moments! I love Uncle Paton. He's my favorite character. "
— Ann, 12/8/2013" I really love the atmosphere in these books. "
— Brett, 12/2/2013" This is A great book for Harry Potter lovers "
— Ladysman4u, 3/1/2013" Loving the Charlie Bone series just now- my son and I are listening to them in the car and finding the stories to be a lot of fun! "
— Mary, 2/15/2013" I remember reading this book and being so scared about the sorcerer in the picture I set it down and didn't read it months. You have to give me some though because it could be very scary to a fifth grader! "
— Carly, 2/9/2013" Another great adventure. Fun series for the younger readers and even for grown-ups like me that are still young at heart. "
— Miriam, 12/30/2012" makes you want to keep reading.Suspensful "
— thundertail, 10/17/2012" A poor man's Harry Potter. A little too precious for my tastes. 2.5 stars. "
— Anna, 9/14/2012" I have heard that the charlie bones series is pretty good, so i tried the first one. its okay. "
— ♥rAcHeL♥, 9/6/2012" A good continuation of the Children of the Red King series. It has the same feel as the first book. We meet a few new characters and get to know others more. I particularly like Cook and I'm excited to see her role as the series continues. "
— Paige, 5/12/2012" entertaining. A poor man's Harry Potter. not a high recommend from me, but your kids might like it. "
— Melinda, 3/2/2012" A really good one. I really enjoyed this series a lot. "
— Shayna, 1/30/2012" I would have to say this is my least favorite Charlie Bone book, but I can't specifically put my finger on why this is. I found the subject to not be as interesting as the rest. Charlie does not seem to grow as a person very much. There is not much excitement, either. "
— Brittany, 1/23/2012" Overall a good book. I read this with my 10year old and he really enjoyed it! "
— Lisa, 8/12/2011" It waas really good . "
— harley, 7/16/2011" I bought this book for 50 cents at a thrift store, without having read the first book in the series or having even heard of it before. Basically, likeable characters but short on plot. Harry Potter knockoff! "
— Sarah, 6/28/2011" I like marbles :) "
— Clarke, 6/17/2011" A poor man's <em>Harry Potter</em>. A little too precious for my tastes. 2.5 stars. "
— Anna, 5/21/2011" who knew a marble could do so much and in the hands of an 11 year old.seriously who are these people. "
— Emma, 5/7/2011" it was very interesting but you should read harry potter after this series "
— Amy, 5/6/2011" Not as good as the rest of the series but okay. I like the parts with the Yewbeams :p<br/><br/>to get to the awesome book 3 is worth it "
— Jo, 5/5/2011" AMAZING. I LOVE IT. GO READ IT TO FIND OUT WHY (: "
— Anyelika, 5/3/2011" Once again, simply a great book. "
— Jacquel, 4/8/2011" It took some time to get into but I think my view of this book might change when I read the first book in the series. "
— Katie, 3/8/2011" It's quite an interesting book. It's thrilling and yeah... Read for yourself 8D "
— Angiee, 3/7/2011" I want powers too so I can go to this school. "
— Rena, 3/2/2011" see MIDNIGHT FOR CHARLIE BONE for my review on this series "
— Proud, 2/4/2011" I love this! Just amazing! "
— Cat, 1/31/2011Jenny Nimmo is the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Charlie Bone series as well as Griffin’s Castle, The Dragon’s Child, and the award-winning Magician Trilogy. Several of her books have been awarded and short-listed for the Smarties Prize, the Carnegie Medal, the Whitbread Award, and the WH Smith Mind-Boggling Books Award. She lives with her husband in an old mill in Wales.
Simon Russell Beale is a British actor, author, and music historian. A multiaward-winning actor of stage and television, he was described in the London Independent as “the greatest stage actor of his generation.” He has won eight AudioFile Earphones Awards for his narrations.