This eighth in the Wright Cousins series incorporates more of the previous stories than earlier novels have done. While this book can still stand on its own, readers will benefit from having an understanding of the other stories that lead up to this one. In fact, several adventures are mentioned by name throughout this book, so readers will know right where to look if they need a reminder of a particular event. Familiar faces reemerge throughout this narrative, as well, and readers have the opportunity to get to know the protagonists and their companions even better as the story progresses. It is enjoyable to observe how the adventures all interconnect with one another, which they do more and more as the series continues.

Like the other novels in this series, this book is written in a wholesome style that utilizes vocabulary and content that is family friendly. Though the characters themselves are teenagers, the story appeals to younger readers as well, much like a Nancy Drew or Hardy Boys mystery would do. This novel also incorporates a large quantity of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) subject matter and details that readers will appreciate, especially as new vocabulary and history likewise appear throughout the action-packed narrative. The story reads smoothly and quickly thanks to its approachable design, and while it has a satisfying ending, it does leave readers looking ahead to the next installment. This is a fun-filled, family friendly adventure that will appeal to readers of all ages.

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