Eugenie Sandler P. I.,
David McRobbie

Allen & Unwin 2001
200p., pbk., $15.95

1865083569

 Eugenie Sandler P.I is a book written by David McRobbie and published by Allen and Unwin. The book is based on the T.V show screened on Nickelodeon.

I found the book very interesting and I believe it is aimed towards kids around the age of twelve. The storyline is very good and strong-you just don’t want to put it down! The main characters are Eugenie Sandler, her Dad, Ray and a young boy named Warwick.

It is a good adventurous book as Eugeinie and her boyfriend Warwick go on a wild chase to find and talk to Ray Sandler, her Dad about the strange things that are happening. During this chase Eugenie finds out that she is in big danger. The end is very unexpected and has a fabulous twist to it that I do not think anyone would have anticipated.

The author of this book has used words very well and has created a great feeling doing so. In other words you really feel like you’re inside the book. The paper back version I have been reading has print exactly right for the eye to see and has 200 pages and I suggest you read it alone.

I would most definitely recommend this book to other people my age. According to the cover I did not think it would be very good- but remember never judge a book by its cover!

Overall I really enjoyed the book and would definitely read it again.

Reviewer: Jack Yr 5, SA

 
This book is the sort that's never tedious. You are always on your toes trying to predict what's next, and then reading on and finding your prediction is totally off.

As the language used is sort of old English, I think you would have to be at least in year seven to properly comprehend it.

If you are a kid who loves mystery books, then this is a must for you. If you are looking for laughs then you would find this book totally boring.

The author, David McRobbie,  uses expressive language so you always have a decent picture in your mind about the locations in the book.

The characters are believable but the things around them aren't. For instance, as soon as Eugenie goes into the water, a person starts to drown. Though, as you read this book you get more attached to the characters. You know how they feel, and what they like and don't like. I think that's the most important thing in a book. You need to know the characters. The dialogue is initially realistic. You didn't have a clue what was going to happen, as this book is not predictable.

Reviewer: Jennifer, 11, Sydney