Disappearing Act

Part mystery, part carnival, part beach party. This is a story that never really stands still. Sid Fleischman is a talented writer that has the ability to keep a story interesting and witty while bringing it to life. I felt like I was on Venice Beach with all of the street performers, novelty acts, a......more

Synthesis: This book would most likely be for older students because of the topics it addresses. Death and stalking are two major topics and may be difficult or hard for younger students to understand. This book follows the journey of two kids who are being stalked. The books introduces characters t......more

Fast read. Engaging. Likeable characters. I was confused about how much older the sister was than the brother. Once their mother was missing and presumed dead, did no one come to check up on the well being of these kids? It seems they were just forgotten until they were being stalked. The writing was......more

How can you not love Sid Fleischman? I would like to have lunch with him - his books are so fun, the guy has got to be entertaining in real life. Two kids escape a stalker by becoming street performers in Venice Beach; adventures ensue. Funny, interesting, but with a serious undertone, this is pitch......more

When a mysterious man in white appears to be stalking them after the sudden death of their archaeologist mother, Kevin and his sister Holly run away to begin new lives in Venice Beach. The Toad, as they call him, catches up to them eventually, but what could they possibly have that is worth so much......more