Here are some reviews of The Rogan Treasures, Book 8 in The Animal Guild Series, that have been posted on Amazon, Goodreads, LibraryThing, PC, or elsewhere.
"Such a lovely treasure-hunting story! The action was intense
and edge-of-your-seat, especially in the second half. The constant foiling of
the kids' plans was pretty funny. The ghost section was chilling, as were the
evil villains. An excellent adventure read overall." Dec. 28, 2017
"Lots of action adventure and intrigue. The characters are
loving and engaging. I've read the whole series and this is just more of the
same wonderful storytelling we've come to appreciate and expect from Jennifer
Sowle. Another great book for our family library!!!" May 16, 2017
"There's nothing like a good treasure hunt! Add
in a road trip, ghosts, a murder mystery and family secrets, and Pepin and Mika
are in for a rousing adventure. Not only do they learn more about the Rogan 'witches' and make some surprising new friends—and enemies—they
also learn new things about themselves and what they're capable of when they
work together." May 15, 2017
"This was an exciting treasure hunt with lots of
twists, humor and suspense. I totally enjoyed the read. The quirky characters.
The roadblocks to their quest for success. The relationships between the kids.
And some delightful surprises if you've read other books by this author." May 13, 2017
"The convergence of the animal and human worlds is heating up in the Animal Guild stories! The
Rogan and Bower kids are going on a road trip to Nevada and who could have
guessed that treasure, and even ghosts, would turn out to be the least of the
kids’ problems? Pepin, Mika and their friends are presented with magic and
mayhem, spooky mines and haunted hotels, vicious bullies and unexpected
friends, small town prejudice and long lost relatives. All the kids have going
for them are their courage and their rock-solid loyalty to one another. Both
are tested to the limit here, because the stakes are high and the
danger is very real for our friends! For me, I found the key word for this
entry in the series to be anticipation: over the course of the book a
dozen disparate characters converge on an isolated and seemingly
inconsequential Nevada town, and the reader eagerly anticipates the meeting of
all these strong willed personalities. Expectations are handsomely paid off
with masterly crafted scenes mixing adventure, humor and heartfelt
emotions—along with plenty of surprises and a slam-bang denouement! Sowle
juggles a large cast of characters with aplomb, sure-handedly introducing new
members of a sprawling human family (and new bugs!) to the already well-defined
animal and human characters. The stage is deftly set for the next installment
in this wonderful series, and I for one can’t wait!" May 13, 2017
"Finally, in this worthy sequel to Seven Secrets in the Upper Attic, the
worlds of the Rogans and the Animal Guild fully intersect and begin to merge. The Rogan Treasures is another
human-centered novel, with the tightly drawn characters, compelling insights,
and close-woven story we’ve all come to expect by now from Ms. Sowle. The thing
that struck me most about this installment of the Rogan/Animal Guild saga was
the author’s humane approach to the subject of good and evil, and to that of
human weakness in general. In The Rogan
Treasures, bad is bad, . . . but; evil is evil, . . . but. And the “buts”
are never excuses (excuses for unacceptable behaviors and attitudes always turn
me off). Instead, they are compassionately delineated reasons stemming from upbringing, ignorance, and other correctable
human experiences. Evil exists, yes, but there’s an optimistic way of viewing
it here that makes it somehow less daunting and brings it more within the human
capacity for change. The other thing I
liked most about this novel was how its young characters believably adapted and
grew with the turn of each page. I like these kids! Finally, as is her wont,
Ms. Sowle sprinkles the plot with new and memorable characters who may (or may
not) play a continuing role in the larger saga. I found Gene and Sylvie, the
elderly, gay ghost-hunters, an especially welcome addition to the cast. So, in
short: The Rogan Treasures is
essential reading if you’re already hooked fully into the Animal Guild series.
If you’re looking for a place to begin your journey: The Animal Guild (book 1 of the series) or, if you prefer to start
from a more human perspective, Seven
Secrets in the Upper Attic are the places to begin. Enjoy the ride. It’s
definitely a journey worth taking." May 14, 2017
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