Official Review: Code Name: Dodger by Eric Auxier

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Re: Official Review: Code Name: Dodger by Eric Auxier

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I like that this book has a lot of YA favorites all packed into one. The humor definitely helps to balance out some of the more sinister or sad themes. Although this isn't the book for me, it sounds like the author created a great start to this adventure series. Great review.
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A fun young adult novel is definitely something I would read. Going on adventures with the main character certainly seems like it would be fun. Congrats on BOTD.
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I am super shocked that you didn't have that "this is so unrealistic" moment! I almost always get that with these types of stories. Kudos to the author for that.
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A kind of a book that I can't afford to miss. It as likeable characters, humour and action together. I also like to get into the world of spying, because I like that suspense brought about by spying. It makes you so glued to the story.
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To have yourself find out that you're being brought to CIA headquarters because you're a key piece of an investigation indirectly linked to your own father? Wow! That's too much excitement for a character. And an interesting plot line for a story. I think this book is going to be fun to read!
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Justin is an orphaned teenager whose life goes from mundane to thrilling. He's looking for answers about his dead parents. Meanwhile, the CIA is after him. A CIA agent lures him to Washington, but his resolve won't keep him there forever.
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Reading the title, Spy Kids instantly came to mind, and not Home Alone. Although I liked both movies, I'm not sure if this book would suit my interests.
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'Official Review: Code Name: Dodger by Eric Auxier' is a standard one as it compares the book to the work of other authors. The readers like me make it a point to read the books and stories as mentioned in the review. The review manages to give a fair impression of the book in the mind of the readers as it strongly recommends the book.
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Thank you for your review. Your lighthearted tone really highlighted the fun aspect of this book. I love a good mystery and the home alone vibe has won me over. I will be adding this to my to-read list.
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The book sounds fun to read. The characters sound great. I'm glad you compared it to Home Alone, so I know what to expect. Great review!
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This is a fascinating story. I wonder what Justin has to do with the murder and how he is going to help in the investigation. Thanks for the wonderful and enthralling review. I will have to read this too.
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This looks like a book with a lot of punch! A fun Young Adults spy novel with a lot of back story is one that would be appealing to me. Thanks for a wonderful review.
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I've just read Chapter 1 of the book, and I can't wait to finish it very soon. The review makes me more eager to continue on reading, forgoing the other activity that I scheduled for today. I look forward to finding out the "teaser" that the reviewer wrote.
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The book sounds interesting, the kid Justin is really something...stealing a school bus to drive all the way across the country, among other things, shows how daring he can be. I am sure I will enjoy reading this one.
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I'm not really into spy novels. It's not that I don't like them; I've just never read any. I do have a special place in my heart for YA novels, though, so maybe this will be worth a read for me. I could definitely do with a lighter, more fun read right now. Thank you for the helpful review.
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