Missing Pieces: 3 (Red Rock Mysteries) by Jerry B. Jenkins

Missing Pieces: 3 (Red Rock Mysteries) Reviews

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  C.B. Cook

  Very good! I have to admit, though, that I figured everything out before the twins did. ;)
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  Cassandra

  I liked this book. The people were realistic, as were the situations they were involved in.
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  Karina (Karina's Christian Reads)

  Number of pages: 206
  
  Genre: Children’s fiction/Mystery
  
  Series: Red Rock Mysteries #3
  
  Age recommendation: 9-13
  
  Summary: When all the mailboxes in town are getting smashed up, Bryce decides it’s up to him to figure out who’s doing it. Meanwhile, Ashley is determined to figure out why the lunch lady seems so sad.
  
  My thoughts: I really enjoyed this book. It’s well-written, and pretty interesting; when I was the target age group for this series I wanted to be like Ashley and Bryce so badly! They always got to do cool stuff and solve mysteries to help the police; who wouldn’t want to do the same?
  One thing I really appreciated was the Christian content. It was mainly focused in one chapter where the twins go to youth group, but there’s elements sprinkled throughout the book. Having listened to the audio dramas more times than I’ve read the book, I didn’t realize there was so much Christian content (as it seems to have been removed from the audio versions). However, I really liked the message about submitting your life to God so that he can use you for amazing things. It’s not that we are doing things in and of ourselves, it is God working through us, but He can’t use us if we’re not willing to listen and obey. I think that’s a really important message and I like how the authors incorporated it into the story without making it feel forced.
  The older I get, the more I realize how dumb it is of Ashley to get involved in a “missing person” case when it appears that the person actually died in a fire. It is not usually the automatic assumption that when there was a fire and someone wasn’t able to get out of the building in time that they were actually kidnapped and have been living with someone else their entire life. I mean, the story works out but if you think about it too much it’s kind of ridiculous.
  I really like Randy in this book. For all Bryce and Ashley make fun of him and Leigh, he’s actually a pretty nice guy. It’s kind of awkward that Bryce thinks he’s the mailbox basher though; I felt bad for him (and Bryce) when Bryce confronts him, but Randy’s really nice about everything.
  Overall, it was a really fun read.
  
  My personal rating: 4/5 stars.
  
  Link to blog:
  https://karinaschristianreads.wordpre...
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  L8blmr

  My friends and family know I love stories...all genres, aimed at all age groups and I'm often given bags/boxes or armfuls of books to give away or trade. Some months ago my nephew dropped off a box full of treasures for me to sort through and I immediately pulled out a dozen or so to read before dispersing. I've really enjoyed this series, so much so that I am actually considering buying the remaining volumes beyond the first six that I was given. The stories feature a blended family including the twins, age 13, who take center state solving the mysteries that pop up in every installment. I particularly like the fact that the parents are not thought of as TSTL by the kids and are actually appreciated and loved, even though there are events and emotions that rock the boat (keeping the relationships from being syrupy sweet and totally unbelievable). Despite the fact that they are Christian fiction, I don't find the tone of the books too preachy, though the Biblical references are certainly present.
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  Twyla

  My favorite part was when Mrs. Garcia found her daughter finally. My least favorite part was when they blamed Randy for smashing the mailboxes, when they didn't really have enough evidence that it was him. If they asked right away, it would have been quicker to find the culprit.
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  Rachel

  A bit unbelievable, perhaps, but overall a great story. Clean and fascinating for the younger set.
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  Sarah

  I need more mysteries!
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  Thomas

  I thought that this was a great book. It's the third book of the Red Rock Mystery Series. In thins book the main characters are twins named Bryce and Ashley. In the beginning of the story they discovered that someone was vandalizing all of the mailboxes on their street. They decide to try to find the suspect. By working together Bryce and Ashley find themselves solving many mysteries. Together they make a great team. I'd recommend this book to all readers. It's entertaining, and easy to read.
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  Rebecca

  I'm particularly fond of this series because I would read them aloud with my sister. I think I connected to the books because the siblings in it shared a bond like the one I shared with my sister. Their relationship was so real! We would spend half as much time laughing as we did reading! We would stay up late at night to finish these books. That was when Mom worked night shift, so we didn't have to worry about waking anyone with our laugher. I wish I could live those times over again!!
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  Green Lantern

  In this book, mail box are getting busted and Bruce tries to find out who has done it. Mean wile Ashley tries to find an missing child. Over all, really good. Most of the family are Christians and they pray all through out the book
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  i have moments of nonthinkingness *miranda*

  i liked this one but again...it has been a while since i read them so i can't really tell u anything about them.
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  Elizabeth

  I like this book a lot! I LUV this series! :)
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  Martha

  Short YA novel… I found the short chapters and switching POV's a little irritating, but the story line was interesting.