Through the Hidden Door

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Oct 09, Rebecca rated it really liked it Shelves: At his boarding school, Barney was part of the worst group of jock bullies--even though he was really a nerd they needed someone to do their homework. When an incident of cruelty allows Barney a chance at redemption while his buddies are expelled, he discovers that money and power can buy pretty much anything--including a reversal of expulsion. With his former pals out for revenge, Barney teams up with oddball Snowy, who subscribes to Soldier of Fortune magazine and claims to have made an amaz At his boarding school, Barney was part of the worst group of jock bullies--even though he was really a nerd they needed someone to do their homework.

With his former pals out for revenge, Barney teams up with oddball Snowy, who subscribes to Soldier of Fortune magazine and claims to have made an amazing discovery in a local cave. As Barney explores with Snowy and tries to keep away from his enemies, he realizes the magnitude of what Snowy has discovered--and what Barney himself will do to protect it.

This is a fantastic read-aloud for middle school, though it's dated now fortunately there are lots of books being written now that are set in the s, so you can pass it off as a recent historical. It's edge-of-the-seat adventure, with a touch of possible fantasy. I didn't love the ending, but otherwise it's a winner--has been accurately described as 'The Chocolate War' meets 'Indiana Jones. May 30, Debbie added it Shelves: How can we let that pass by us, into the hands of children? Details at my site, American Indians in Children's Literature: Oct 17, Isela Filoteo rated it it was ok Shelves: I've always wanted to read this book but I've never had the time and when I finally get to read what the book is about i was totally confused it didn't really settle the with what they were talking about it and my favorite character was snow he was more kept to himself and always one step of all the other kids he was the one who found the cave and he didn't trust anyone to know the path and only he knew what it could be and no one can get out but he only trusted a little bit this other person.

Sep 02, SraPanadera rated it it was ok. It was very different. Not a happy ending and a bit brutal in places. However apparently there is a fairly disturbing dog torture scene at the beginning that I managed to block out, so I won't be re-reading this any time soon. Oct 21, Hendrix Eva rated it liked it. So glad I never went to a boys prep school.

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Loved the bits about discovering the cave's many secrets. Nov 23, Azul Aguirre marked it as to-read. When I first read that Through The Hidden Door had parts about archaeology, I was not really interested in reading it, but when I read the whole thing, I found out that it was actually very fascinating. I especially enjoyed the parts where they talk about the things that they found. Rosemary Wells writes in a way that makes us feel like we are in the cave that the two boys are in. This book is not just about them discovering something but also about a bullied student finding a true friend and his inner strength.

It is a book about a boy named Barney Penniman, who was part of a group named The Untouchables at a boarding school, they do things that are harmful to other people and Barney has to unfriend them because they go too far. Barney is an 8th grader and later becomes friends with a not so popular 6th grader named Snowy Cobb. Snowy finds a cave that he wants to keep as a secret, between him and Barney. This book was strong considering that Wells had to talk about two very different things. The cave, the things they found, and the school with the boys and their problems.

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The characters were credible because it described what they felt. About them starving there for a week. The Untouchables think that he snitched on them, making them threaten Barney. Barney has something very bad happen that was not expected for the audience or even Barney. Overall, Barney was my favorite character because he was strong throughout the whole story and learned to deal with difficult situations. The author describes things such as feeling, objects, and different ideas in the book by using details that makes the audience look at the story in their heads like a movie.

The theme throughout the story is friendship, not just good friendships but also bad ones. I would recommend this book because it was very interesting and it left me wanting to know more. People who would like this book would be people who enjoy reading about friendships and like suspense. It talks about the artifacts that they find too and even includes pictures of what they found. If you like a good mystery, then this book would be the book for you.

Jul 28, Ruth E. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Edgar Allan Poe Award nominee If you are looking for the experience of page-turner, "can't put down" suspense, it's great. Children reading at an intermediate level would enjoy, especially boys. One of the points made in the book is that the ancient race of people discovered by Snowy and Barney is NOT "native American" in the historical sense as in, immigrants across the Bering Strait. It is a "truly" native, indigenous North American race. I think the author was actually Edgar Allan Poe Award nominee I think the author was actually being sympathetic to the cruelty wrought on native American "Indian" tribes, whose way of life was stamped out by "bullies.

If you can make one heap of all your winnings And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss, And lose, and start again at your beginnings And never breathe a word about your loss; If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew To serve your turn long after they are gone, And so hold on when there is nothing in you Except the Will which says to them: Feb 11, Kathleen Pacious rated it really liked it Shelves: Through the Hidden Door, originally published in , offers a thought-provoking read about loyalty, hypocrisy and friendship. Barney Penniman is a student at Winchester, an exclusive boarding school, who has fallen in with the bully crowd as a form of self-protection.

After an incident of animal cruelty, Barney reveals which boys were involved his friends and the bullies are punished. As a Through the Hidden Door, originally published in , offers a thought-provoking read about loyalty, hypocrisy and friendship. As a way of avoiding the bullies, he becomes friends with another outcast, Snowy Cobden. This new friend draws him into a mystery involving a hidden cave with what looks like the artifacts of a miniature ancient civilization.

However, this is combined with difficult situations that I think could be troubling for many readers. School bullying nothing too severe or intense but the constant threat of something happening between the boys is tense , teacher hypocrisy the new headmaster cares more for reputation and accolades and consequently engages in student bribery and threats , absent parents, swearing, underage drinking, and animal cruelty.

None of these situations are praised, and yet they create a suspenseful atmosphere and tone, especially as Barney and Snowy are dealing with them as middle schoolers. However, through his friendship with the past headmaster, Barney develops a strength of character that helps him to rise above, and ultimately survive, the challenges and hardships he faces.

I really like this book, but its a bit of an odd bird. I keep forgetting the name and then having to go searching for it on whats the name of that book forums. I think that's because the name doesn't really fit the book. There aren't any hidden doors, but instead a hidden cave. Also, the cover of the edition I has a tagline that reads "You can go in, but you might never come out" making it seem very ominous. This isn't a scary book. Wells starts off the book with a very sad and uncomfortable to I really like this book, but its a bit of an odd bird.

Wells starts off the book with a very sad and uncomfortable to read scene that I somehow blocked out of my mind. At first I was confused about why this book had stuck in my head for 25 years. However, as I read I liked Barney more and more. He was just a kid that wanted to be accepted and did really dumb things to make that happen. Barney grows up a lot during the story. Even when I read Through the Hidden Door as a child I wondered why there wasn't a sequel to this book. I know that Barney moves on, but Snowy keeps going and I would love to know what happens next.

This is a super quick read. I started it on the train home from work and finished it off before going to bed. Morning Tour Most Popular.

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