The Scrivener's Bones

More audacious humor - I especially loved the ending! Alcatraz discovers both his parents are still living - but just what does that mean for him and where does he fit into this new world he has entered. Alcatraz continues to think on his feet and do heroic things (despite his assertion that he is no hero). ( )

Just as fun as the first one. Great next step to the story -- continuing on the overall narrative while having fun. Completely a kids book, but still solid. ( )

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Brandon Sanderson - Alcatraz vs. the Scrivener’s Bones: This is the second book, right? I think I liked it a little better than the first? More stuff actually happened. #cursorybookreviews #cursoryreviews ( )

Publishers blurb:
"Alcatraz Smedry has an incredible talent . . . for breaking things! It generally gets him into a lot of trouble, but can he use it to save the day? In this second Alcatraz adventure, our hero finds himself swept up by a glass dragon headed to the ancient Library of Alexandria (which some silly people think was long-ago destroyed!) to look for clues leading to Alcatraz's dead father who might not be dead afterall! They must also battle the creepy, soul-sucking curators who await them . . ."

My comment:
Just as good as the first. Watch out for lots of red herrings and twists and turns. Loved it. Highly recommended. ( )

Volume 2 of the Alcatraz versus the Evil Librarians. A so-so novel with a fair amount of snarkiness. The second adventure of Alcatraz Smedry and the Smedry clan. In this episode, Alcatraz and company go underground to the Library of Alexandria to determine what happened to Alcatraz's dad whom he has never met. The usual amount of mis-adventure ensues. ( )