Another audio book the whole family enjoyed. Mystery, humor, girl with pluck! ( )

Ingrid goes out of Mr. Samuel’s place with her dog Nigel.
is when Ingrid suspects that Mr. Ferrand is the person who killed Katie Kovac.
Where i am in this book is when Ingrid goes to a football game. After that joey calls and talks about Ingrid’s science project.
is when Ingrid gets called on the phone by Vincent the person who acts as the mad hatter for a play. When he calls her he talks about how jill got hurt and said it wasn’t Ingrid’s fault.
when Ingrid goes to the theater to see if she can practice for the performance. Vincent says that she can’t because she has been taken out for right now. Ty says that acting sucks and she was better at soccer.
Where i am in this book is when Ingris figures out who did the murder and tries to find him. When Ingrid goes to Prescott Hall she sees Vincent Dunn and figures out he is the murderer and he chases Ingrid. Vincent falls off the bridge with Ingrid with him and Chief Strade gets her out of the water.

my opinion about this book is that it has alot of mystery and crime solving. its cool that a kid named Ingrid solves this crime and helps the police with solving a mystery. what is bad about this book is that is has murder in it and it has people dying in this book. so this book has something in it that makes me feel sad and scared. i like this book it has alot of things that can happen in real life like the mystery and the crime.

While the solution to the mystery is a little obvious, Ingrid is a great spunky sleuth, and the lack of mysteries for tweens and teens makes me hope we will see a lot more of her. ( )

RGG: Not too edgy, but lengthy enough to be a solid mystery. Ingrid has a real life with typical middle school issues. Reading Interest: 12-14.

RGG: Not too edgy, but lengthy enough to be a solid mystery. Ingrid has a real life with typical middle school issues. Reading Interest: 12-14.

RGG: Not too edgy, but lengthy enough to be a solid mystery. Ingrid has a real life with typical middle school issues. Reading Interest: 12-14.

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Ingrid lands the starring role in Alice in Wonderland while becoming caught up in the murder investigation of an eccentric neighbor. The first book in the series, An Echo Falls Mystery.

I figured the mystery out about halfway through, but it was still a good book. I enjoyed Ingrid as a main character, and Nigel the dog, and Grampy were also good characters. I will continue on with the series. ( )

Unbeknownst to the police Ingrid is involved in a police investigation in her town of Echo Falls ( )

When thirteen-year-old Ingrid Levin-Hill realizes that she was the last person to see Cracked-Up Katie, the town eccentric, before Katie was murdered (and that she accidentally left her soccer cleats at the crime scene), she decides to solve the case before the chief of police arrests her instead of the real killer. Along the way, Ingrid gets the lead role in the town's production of Alice in Wonderland, and discovers that Katie-- and possibly the killer-- had a connection to the theater, too. Famed adult mystery writer Peter Abrahams applies his skills to the YA genre for the first time with the perfect mix of suspense and age-appropriate action. Ingrid is an extremely believable middle-schooler whose family, school, and orthodontic problems will resonate with readers. A fast pace and strong first-person narrative from feisty Ingrid make this a great choice for reluctant readers, who will keep reading to see if they can discover the killer before Ingrid. Highly recommended for ages 11-15. ( )

Thirteen year-old Ingrid lives in the town of Echo Falls, Conn., plays soccer in a league, performers with the local theater company, forgets to wear her orthodontist appliance most nights and admires Sherlock Holmes most of all. An attempt at independence finds her lost in the bad part of town, where she's found by the local drunken crazy known as "Cracked-up Katie", who insists on helping Ingrid. As appalled as Ingrid is to have actually talked to the woman and been in her filthy house waiting for a cab, she feels even worse to see in the paper the next morning that Katie was murdered some time after Ingrid left her house, making Ingrid, and the killer, the last people to see Katie alive. And even worse, Ingrid may have some evidence of her visit behind, which might make her a murder suspect, and if the police notice it, will also get her in trouble with her mom. Adding to her problem is that the police chief's son has a crush on Ingrid, so she finds herself seeing more and more of the chief, and she having creative differences in her part as Alice in the theater's production of "Alice in Wonderland".

At just over 400 pages, there's a lot going on here, especially for a YA, but this was so well-done that I'd breeze through 50 pages without noticing. I'll continue with the Echo Falls Mysteries (this is the first) because, even though the killer was easy to spot, the story is fun and Ingrid's an interesting girl. ( )

Good little mystery, though you figure it out far before the main character does. The pleasure lies in the rooting on Ingrid, a 13-year old who is just becoming aware of life - she's becoming aware of boys and why she might want a boyfriend; she's becoming aware of the evil that exists in the world; she's becoming aware of people outside of her own self. However, she is woefully ignorant to things like the problems in her parents' marriage (there is the implication of an affair); the problems between her dad and grandpa - her grandpa has lots of land her dad's boss wants, and her dad desperately wants to give it to his boss so he can make enough money to continue to afford the rather upscale life they live. Her brother is also becoming a football star - though there is an implication that he is taking steroids to achieve this status, and possibly having his dad give them to him. The fun is watching Ingrid become aware and explore her intelligence and blossom, I imagine much like you enjoy watching your kid grow up and understand. ( )

"Down the Rabbit Hole", by Peter Abrahams, is about a girl named Ingrid who finds herself in the middle of a murder. Being the main suspect, she decides to solve the case herself, but later realizes that she may be risking her own life.

Ingrid,the main character of the book, posseses many traits that helps her solve the mystery. She is quite smart but tends to make foolish decisions that usually get herself into trouble for example, when she sneaked out in the middle of the night. But, the most important character trait Ingrid posseses that really enabled her to solve the mystery is her dauntlessness. Most of the time, it is also what get's her into deep trouble but, combining her cleverness and courage, Ingrid always manages to overcome the obstacles.

"Down the Rabbit Hole" contained many suspenseful parts but, the part that was the most suspenseful would probably be towards the end, when Ingrid was fighting with the enemie. Will Ingrid die? Will the enemie die? Will the police arrive on time? These were just some of the questions going through my head when I was reading. In most books, when there is a scene similar to this one, you almost always know that the hero will win. But, in this book, the author wrote it in such a way that the reader would have no idea what was going to happen!

"Down the Rabbit Hole" is an excellent mystery book that I would recommend to everyone even if you arn't a fan of mystery books! ( )

When Ingrid gets lost trying to make it to soccer practice on time, she runs into Cracked-up Katie, who smells like cigarettes and booze, wears gold spike heels with a red and black checked lumber jacket. Crazy? That's what everyone in Riverbend thinks. Cracked-up Katie is the last person Ingrid wants to see now that it's getting dark...and starting to rain.

Ingrid is a typical 13 year old girl- hates her un-cool name, can't wait for her braces to be taken off, hates sharing a bathroom with her older brother, and wonders what use she will have for algebra in the future. She's beginning to notice the son of the police chief who notices her back. She loves Sherlock Holmes stories and acting. She is excited about her new role as Alice in the Echo Falls production of Alice in Wonderland.

When Ingrid hears a news report about the murder of Cracked-up Katie, she realizes she was the last person to see her alive. Before she can tell anyone her secret, things spiral from bad to worse as she realizes she left her soccer cleats at the murder scene. How will she ever get them back and not be implicated in the murder? As she falls "down the rabbit hole" of strange happenings in town, Ingrid uses her detective skills to uncover the truth of Cracked-up Katie's murder.

This story is told through Ingrid's perspective. The witty writing flows well and I really felt like I knew Ingrid and her typical, mixed up teenage personality. I could sympathize with her wish to do the right thing, although I understood her hesitance to speak up. Many mystery stories are written with a male protagonist. Middle school girls-11-14- will enjoy this light-hearted story with a clever, strong female character.

Love, love, love this book and how character doesnt quite seem to realize as capable thirteen year old girls rarely do... that she is fact, thirteen.

Very well done as a mystery. Also does a good job of portraying a middle school child's life - how she inetracts with her parents and her brother (who may or may not be on steroids). Does a *wonderful* job of portraying a crush and a developing relationship with a boy (Ingrid and Joey). Particualrly liked how there is other stuff going on in Ingrid's life that we don't really get a resolution to (is her brother actually on steroids? where was her father disappearing off to? what is the deal with the Ferrands and their money? Why do her parents want her grandfather to sell his land?) That could have been annoying and red herring-ish, but instead it just reads true to a teenage girls' life - adults have their own business going onm, and you don't always know what it is. ( )

An avid reader of Sherlock Holmes, Ingrid Levin-Hill, 13, is also a fleet-footed soccer player with a knack for stage acting–skills that come in handy when she finds herself caught in a police investigation following the murder of an eccentric woman. The deceased was associated with the Prescott Players, a local theater troupe in which Ingrid lands the title role in a production of Alice in Wonderland. Plot scenes incorporate play rehearsals, family life, middle school, and soccer games along with plenty of intriguing twists and mounting tension. Taking courage from her crusty grandfather, who refuses to sell his farm to an affluent developer, Ingrid acts with aplomb as she secretly undertakes a series of suspenseful adventures to track down the killer. She also maintains the cool-headedness to enjoy the friendship of the police chief's son, Joey Strade, while keeping the officers who'd like to question her at bay. Ingrid's poise, however, is tempered by her self-doubt and troubled dreams, making her a believable human. She and the other main characters are all solidly drawn, including the newest member of her family, a droopy-eyed dog named Nigel. An engaging book that manages to keep the pace moving forward without feeling rushed. ( )

Ingrid is not afraid to break a few rules to get to the truth. She's a huge fan of Sherlock Holmes, snagged the lead role in Alice in Wonderland, busy with soccer, swamped with schoolwork, and getting involved with her first boyfriend. When she ends up at the wrong place at the wrong time and ends up at a murder scene, Ingrid realizes she might have to solve the case on her own. Although I caught on before the case was solved, it was a fun ride!
There are lots of kernels here for developments in future books in the series. I'm looking forward to visiting Echo Falls again! ( )

I wasn’t expecting much when I bought Down the Rabbit Hole on a whim last week at B&N. The back cover summary sounded interesting, the first page held promise, the cover wasn’t too bad– it was a safe bet that it’d be at least decent, if not great.

But it is! Completely and totally wonderful! A real joyride! And so now I have the very difficult task of writing a coherent review without gushing over it like.

Where do I start? Okay, first: the writing. The writing! It’s so sharp that it hurts sometimes, but in a good way. And the story– it’s not entirely a mystery, in that the mystery takes up the forefront of the novel. There are mystery parts in it, but they’re not actually the best parts. The best parts are with Ingrid: moving through her life, her changes, her thoughts and feelings. I love Ingrid like a little sister, and I have high hopes for her in the next book. I loved the first romance parts, the awkward horribleness of her parents’ fighting, the competition with a peer for a part in a play, the What Would Sherlock Holmes Do questions, the learning about life and people! And more!

Every character is this perfect little self-contained world that we get occasional glimpses into; the town is a bloody perfect setting for mysteries and more (I mean, “Echo Falls?” C’mon! It’s one step up from being a slasher movie setting.); the tense build up into the final solution– which kinda mirrors Holmes’ fight with Moriarty, by the way– the relationships between the characters.

It’s fantastic. Utterly fantastic, and I wish all of you would go out and read it and then gush about it with me.

Reviewed by Junior Cain ( )

This is a fun and exciting book! It makes you want keep reading and never take your eyes off the book! A very good mystery that sometimes wants you to jump a little your seat. Very good detail and and i really enjoyed reading this. ( )

I hate this book its soooooo boring ( )

An interesting mystery, but there was something that just bugged me about it. The fact that she was a chronic liar and deliberately sidetracked a police investigation is one of the examples that grated on my nerves. In the end, I did not get the feeling that she truly understood how bad her choices were. I am not into soccer and at first, the immense about dialogue about this favorite game was a bit boring for me.
It was a quick read, and I did enjoy it though. ( )

These are really fun books!The whole series is really good! ( )

This was probably my fourth favorite Young Hoosier Book Award Nominees. It was most definetly in my top ten favorite books I read during the past school year. ( )

From the moment Ingrid’s first sentence jumps off the page, and a lament about her braces begins, Abrahams is sitting squarely inside the reader’s mind, comfortably chatting with them. It is incredible that an adult can write so realistically from the point of view of a teenager, but Abrahams hasn’t missed anything. Comments like “When am I ever going to need algebra in later life?” and “My parents have no good reason for giving my brother a mobile and not me,” had me smiling moronically and nodding in agreement. What’s more, Ingrid has a perfectly written, self-confident manner that I can associate with teenage girls I know personally. Without a doubt, this is by far the most realistic narration through a child that I have ever read.

Abrahams’ skill doesn’t end there, though. If an English teacher wants an example of masterful narrative writing, Down the Rabbit Hole is it. Abrahams has pulled every trick in the book, being stunningly creative and clever, and creating a quick-paced piece of writing that gets right to the point. One final thing to be said for Abrahams’ writing is that he knows exactly when to enter and leave a scene. While the lives of this book’s characters go on, the snapshots readers get of them are timed to begin and end perfectly for maximum impact, suspense and pace.

As a crime novel, Down the Rabbit Hole is intriguing and unpredictable, a story that will have readers guessing until the end. Clues to the ‘answer’ have been cleverly hidden, just shallow enough for each reader to find a few, but not all of them. Abrahams introduces several plotlines, and then uses the murder of Crazy Katie to bring them altogether. The really good thing about this novel is that readers have a choice – they can be Sherlock Holmes and try to stay two steps of Ingrid at all times, (not an easy feat with all the plot twists!) or they can sit back and let Ingrid lead them along. Either way, the story unfolds brilliantly.

I would recommend this novel to anyone who likes to read any sort of book; it has something for everybody. Suspense, romance, intrigue, action, adventure and plenty of laughs – Down the Rabbit Hole is the book that has everything! ( )