Official Review: Archie Wilson & the Beasts of Loch N...

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Archie Wilson & the Beasts of Loch Ness" by Mark A. Cooper.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Archie Wilson & The Beasts of Loch Ness is a young adult book by Mark A. Cooper. 10-year-old Archie Wilson recently lost his mother and now has to live with his father. Archie has never met his father, so he is very nervous. Moving from London to Scotland is a very scary thing for Archie; he has to leave his friends and everything he knows behind. His new home in Scotland is a cottage near the loch. Archie knows the stories surrounding the Loch Ness Monster; however, he doesn’t believe any of it. There’s no way the Loch Ness Monster exists! Archie’s belief changes when he falls into the loch and comes face to face with the monster.

Gargoyles in the area start to go missing, and it doesn’t take Archie long to find out that they are coming back alive. Gargoyles are known to eat humans and animals. Archie must now work together with his new friends and stop the gargoyles from taking over and killing everyone. Will they be able to save the day?

The Loch Ness Monster is one of the most fascinating mysteries ever, with people to this day claiming to have seen the creature. I like that the author took this idea and created a fun story. All the characters in the book were likeable and unique. My favourite character would have to be Archie. He is a brave, kind, and smart boy, who would put himself at risk to save the people he loves. I can see his character being an inspiration to many young boys, and they could even learn a lesson or two from him. Furthermore, I also liked Archie’s father. He welcomed Archie with open arms and was willing to do whatever it takes to make him happy. It was interesting seeing how their relationship developed throughout the book.

Moreover, the story contained no complicated language, so it was easy to read and understand. This makes it suitable for a younger audience to read. I like that the chapters are short because it gave the impression that you are going through the book quickly. There was nothing that I disliked about the book. At 265 pages, this was a quick read. I finished reading the book in one sitting. I could see this book being used as a bedtime story for children.

Overall, I would rate this book 4 out of 4 stars because this is what I believe it deserves. I only found one mistake, so it is professionally edited. I highly recommend this book to children aged 8-11, who enjoy reading action books.

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Archie Wilson & the Beasts of Loch Ness
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[PeterRabitt20]

The Loch Ness Monster is one of my favorite legends. Long ago, someone took a picture of it, or was it just a duck? I wonder how Archie will deal with the gargoyles and Loch Ness. Thanks for your great review.