The Tell-Tale Start: The Misadventures of Edgar & Allan Poe, Book One Audiobook

" Cute middle-grade book with clever references to literature. Not quite as good as the Series of Unfortunate Events, but reminded me a bit of them, so would probably make a good read-alike. "

" After reading this book with my son, he immediately asked to start the next book... He was not happy that it is not out yet! :-) "

" I really liked this book. It was cleverly told, and delightfully illustrated. I enjoyed the references to the works of Edgar Allan Poe. I thought the one shared mind concept between identical twins was interesting, perhaps especially as I have identical twin nieces. When they are old enough to read this book (they're only six-months-old at the moment) I'll have to gift it to them. :) "

" Cute, fun and quirky! Perfect middle grade book with enough literary references for adults to enjoy. "

" I really liked this one. The twins are very clever. It was a pretty interesting and fun read! "

" The only reason I gave this a 1 star is because the kindle version I got from Netgalley was messed up and I couldn't read it. If I get a copy and read it I will update my review. "

" This was a fun short read. Not anything amazing, but I enjoyed it. I can see kids really liking it. 4th grade and up (maybe a third grader who's a good reader). "

" boring and easy "

" A great first book for a new middle-grade series. "

" This a fun tale to read with quirky characters and a Sherlock Holmes style plot. Middle grade fans of the Series of Unfortunate Events will enjoy this series by Gordon McAlpine. With the boys Edgar and Allan taking center stage in the story, it is bound to be a hit with middle grade readers. "

" This was a fantastically fun, quick read. I look forward to reading more of Edgar and Allan's "misadventures"! "

" very nice telling of story of twins named after their great uncle poe. very smart and clever book. excellent read. wrapped up nicely with a little tease of more to come "

" Clever children's book featuring genius twin boys (and descendents of Edgar Allan Poe)who outwit an evil scientist. Includes appearances and help from their namesake Edgar Allan Poe) from the afterlife. Kids who like Lemony Snickett and clever heroes will enjoy this book. "

" Cute I suppose but why waste all the heavy literary references? Although I must say that the thought of Edgar Allan Poe consigned to write fortune cookie fortunes for the hereafter is quite amusing. I don't see much kid appeal in this series. "

" A cute and adventureous read about the great great great grand nephews of Edgar Allen Poe. A huge conspiracy! "

" Great idea, cute literary references, but just not enough plot to make me excited. The best part of the book was Poe and Shakespeare arguing in he afterlife "

" My son read this tale to us in the evening. He and my wife enjoyed the adventures of Edgar and Allan Poe as much as I did. Having the illustrations helped in regard to some plot points. "

" This is a funny and smart middle grade book. It is full of allusions and jokes from literature, science, and film. It reminded me a lot of the Series of Unfortunate Events series but is even smarter. Highly recommended for young readers or as a light comic read. "