Steel Trapp: The Academy Audiobook

" This book is a sequel. Is it eligible? "

" youth lit but the kind that can be appreciated by adults too. Excellent story line told in a mature way without being downplayed for the kids. Before I finished the library copy I went on line and ordered it for my son! "

" I don;t remember much of it, it's been a few years since I read it, but what I remember is that I enjoyed the book very much. Good story, very riveting. :) "

" Is there such a thing as a bad Ridley Pearson book? Not in my world! "

" I really like the main character, Steel. I wish I had a memory like him. This book was very good, even considering I have not read the first book yet in this series. I love all the twists and turns. It kept me on my toes. "

" All-in-all this was a good book. I would not call it a 'must read', but I would say that this would be good for 3rd or 4th grade readers who like adventure. "

" An exciting story featuring Steele Trap - who is enrolled in boarding school - but not your ordinary boarding school...This book is filled with spies and adventure. Another great read by Ridley Pearson "

" This is a thriller for the younger set. The writing wasn't spectacular but it is very appealing to readers who like thrills, suspense, & mystery. There is a bit of science thrown in as well. While it will be most appealing to boys there is a young female character as well. A good offering to those wanting more Alex Rider (who is actually mentioned in the book, that made me smile) & Young James Bond. "

" Fun and adventurous. "

" This was a good book, and very original. I like the use of dogs!! "

" 2010-2011 Young Adult Golden Sower Nominee. "

" I like the book though it had a slow start. The main character was like a little ailing the more time I spent with him the more I became annoyed but at the end I ended up liking him anyway "

" 4.5 stars--it was good, but I don't think it was quite as good as the first book. I still loved it, of course. The combination of espionage, teenage romance, and a new school was nearly perfect. "

" This was the exact opposite of the word entertaining. It was actually quite painful to read. "

" A decent sort of "kid turns secret agent" book. The only thing that bothered me is an old complaint: I hate when the action of the story relies almost entirely on having otherwise super-bright characters make stupid decision after stupid decision. It just doesn't sit right. "

" Never read about someone with a photographic memory, but now I wish every book had a character like Steel. "

" A fun, fast-paced book for Alex Rider fans. "

" Not bad, not bad at all. Quite enjoyed this. Nice narration and character voicing. Clever plot. Evoked my Alex Rider. It made me want to read the sequel. Well done. "

" So far very potteresque... More to come... Slow middle... Predictable ending... Decent but i liked book 1 better. "

" Very cool concept of teens as spies without being cheesy. The 'romance' attempts come off a little awkward but the story kept me interested and the ending was unexpected. "

" i am a big fan of the first Steel Trapp but thought that this one was confusing at times to follow. "

" This was a fun quick book. I felt like the set up was a little long before you jumped into the action but it was a fun story. I liked the set up for potential future stories but I'm bummed to see there haven't been any more written. "

" This book was awesome! I absolutely loved it! Packed with adventure, romance, and mystery this book is irrestable and would not allow itself to be put down even for a second. I can't wait for the next book! "

" A descent read and fun transition from the introduction of the previous book to the life of intrigue that appears to be promised in future books. I wouldn't mind reading more, but I'll wait on them. "

" Excellent!! This one is a little more suspenseful and complex than the first. Really great kid "Cloak and Dagger". Little bit of teenage romance. Seems like there should be another sequel, I sure hope so!!! "

" I don't often like sequels as much as I like the first book but this one was just as good and really full of surprises. Pearson has to write at least one more. Can't wait to ask him. "

" Perfect book for a long drive. Listened to this with my son. Lots of Harry Potter elements, but without the magic. Still, well done and very enjoyable. "

" YA, a bit more light-hearted than adult fiction. I wish I actually KNEW kids as smart as these characters (my nephews & niece maybe) Steel Trapp is a great inspiration for serious science fair competitors in his age group, boys & girls alike "

" Everything about this book reminds me of a made for TV movie -- and I don't mean that as a good thing. I would expect better from someone who has co-authored books with Dave Barry. "

" This is a young adult book about a boy with a remarkable memory who helps solve a case. I listened to it in the car and I thought it was enjoyable. "

" I just couldn't get into this book. "

" This book is really good, but I'll admit, not absolutely fantastic - the second one is better. "

" another book by ridley pearson "

" I was interested in reading this book because the author wrote several books with Dave Barry that I enjoyed. The book was interesting, fun to read, and overall was very enjoyable. "

" I have never been so in love with a mystery book before. Could not put this book down to saves ky life. Well paced and well written. Great sequal. "

" Not as good as the first one. Another spy-school series start-up. "

" A really good book. Somewhat confusing at first, but after a while, I couldn't put it down "

" Got really good toward the end, when things came together, but it definitely could have been shorter. There's no way it should have taken 400 pages to tell this one. "

" Fast paced and interesting. CIA/FBI potential kids attend a special academy. Looking forward to more adventures in this series. "

" I was actually expecting this book to be a bit better, but it was pretty good how it was. I found Kaileigh's situation to be a bit unbelievable, and so for the entire book I continually questioned her story. Other than that, the book was pretty good and well written. "

" 5th&up. So it took over half the book for me to get really interested in the story. The main character was rather unlikable in spots and the dialog a bit stilted. Kind of a shame, because the last 1/3 of the book was pretty good- but definitely not enough to make the entire ride worthwhile. "

" This was a good book, and very original. I like the use of dogs!! "

" Lots of fun in Harry Potter & Spy Kids vein. This second book is better than the first. "

" I don't often like sequels as much as I like the first book but this one was just as good and really full of surprises. Pearson has to write at least one more. Can't wait to ask him. "

" Wow! Don't know how this never made the SSYRA list. This book is fantastic. Can't wait to have our author visit. All our students are going to be clamoring to buy this book. "

" I like the book though it had a slow start. The main character was like a little ailing the more time I spent with him the more I became annoyed but at the end I ended up liking him anyway "

" 2010-2011 Young Adult Golden Sower Nominee. "

" A decent sort of "kid turns secret agent" book. The only thing that bothered me is an old complaint: I hate when the action of the story relies almost entirely on having otherwise super-bright characters make stupid decision after stupid decision. It just doesn't sit right. "

" This book was awesome! I absolutely loved it! Packed with adventure, romance, and mystery this book is irrestable and would not allow itself to be put down even for a second. I can't wait for the next book! "

" I was actually expecting this book to be a bit better, but it was pretty good how it was. I found Kaileigh's situation to be a bit unbelievable, and so for the entire book I continually questioned her story. Other than that, the book was pretty good and well written. "

" YES! Another amazing espionage series!!!!!! "

" 4.5 stars--it was good, but I don't think it was quite as good as the first book. I still loved it, of course. The combination of espionage, teenage romance, and a new school was nearly perfect. "

" Really enjoyed. Think my Grandchildren might also enjoy this book. Liked all the action. "

" Fourteen year old Steven "steel" Trapp is on a train from Chicago to DC for a science competition when he gets caught up in an espionage thriller/chase, involving spies and bad guys, a cute girl named Kailiegh, and his robotic "sniffer" dog project. Fastpaced and fun. "

" This is a fantastic book. It is a mystery about a teenage boy and his friend who attend a "special" high-school. The two of them have to find out the secret behind a secret society that may be out to cause more than trouble on campus. Teens would enjoy this book "

" Steel Trapp: The Challenge was totally awesome. It's full of action and adventure and problem solving. Pearson is one of my favorite authors, and he's created another masterpiece. I can't wait to read the sequel!! "

" An exciting story featuring Steele Trap - who is enrolled in boarding school - but not your ordinary boarding school...This book is filled with spies and adventure. Another great read by Ridley Pearson "

" Fun frolic. Quick read. Definitely a youth book but the plot was fun and it pulled me along. "

" Lots of fun in Harry Potter & Spy Kids vein. This second book is better than the first. "

" Not as good as the first one. Another spy-school series start-up. "

" Not bad, not bad at all. Quite enjoyed this. Nice narration and character voicing. Clever plot. Evoked my Alex Rider. It made me want to read the sequel. Well done. "

" A really good book. Somewhat confusing at first, but after a while, I couldn't put it down "

" Fast paced and interesting. CIA/FBI potential kids attend a special academy. Looking forward to more adventures in this series. "

" Very cool concept of teens as spies without being cheesy. The 'romance' attempts come off a little awkward but the story kept me interested and the ending was unexpected. "

" Listened to this book on CD. It is a mystery and keeps you intrigued. "

" Got really good toward the end, when things came together, but it definitely could have been shorter. There's no way it should have taken 400 pages to tell this one. "