. The Darkdeep book. Nico and his friends are out testing his brand new quadcopter drone - which he's spent all the money he had to build - when a group of bullies shows up. 9781547602483. –Jen Steele, Boswell Book Company, Milwaukee, WI, “I read The Darkdeep in two gulps. Meh. October 2nd 2018 This is, hands down, the most fun I’ve had while being deeply terrified.” —Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of Aru Shah and the End of Time, “A perfect blend of Stranger Things and The Goonies, The Darkdeep is a delicious, rollicking adventure you won’t be able to put down.” —Tahereh Mafi, New York Times bestselling author of Furthermore, “Fast-paced, thrilling, and full of mystery—The Darkdeep will keep readers at the edge of their seats!” —Jennifer A. Nielsen, New York Times bestselling author of Rise of the Wolf, info@brendanreichs.comCopyright © 2021 Brendan Reichs When a bullying incident sends twelve year-old Nico Holland over the edge of a cliff into the icy waters of Still Cove, where no one ever goes, friends Tyler an… ‎A suspenseful and spooky new series, perfect for fans of Goosebumps, from bestselling duo Ally Condie and Brendan Reichs. In the center of the island lies a dark pond, a houseboat floating in its center. . Soon they are having fun and experimenting with their new discovery. But I did stick it out, and I loved the last 30%. We read this book together after seeing Ally Condie at an event at our local bookstore. Like everyone here, i’m a HUGE fan of your series, the virals (though i havent had the chance to read nemesis yet) and so I’m doing a school project on you! She loves reading, running, eating, and listening to her husband play guitar. Hi Brendan! My name is Gabriel.M, and I'm doing a report on Hello!The DarkdeepThe author is Ally Condie and Brendan Reich's.A Fiction book and was published (unknown). I recently finished ‘Nemesis’ and loved it, especially the original ending. The Darkdeep (Book) : Condie, Allyson Braithwaite : This book left me breathless! Partial synopsis provided by Goodreads. The kids like action-packed books and this one fit the bill for them. The Darkdeep has 18 reviews and 10 ratings. It would probably appeal to fans of "Stranger Things" or "The Goonies." Twelve-year-olds Opal and Nico avoid the place at all costs due to rumors of “the Beast,” but after a run-in with bully Logan, the friends are forced to brave the area. Creepy dark fantasy (but not too dark, as it is middle grade) about a group of friends . And, there are the legends about The Beast....a sea monster that trolls the waters of the cove attacking boats. The Darkdeep will pull you into an irresistibly eerie world beyond your wildest dreams--and nightmares. Really nice set up for a series, and enough humor to leaven the creepiness, but I wouldn't give it to an overly sensitive child (if they're scared of the recent Goosebumps or House With A Clock In Its Walls movies. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. The Darkdeep (Book) : Condie, Allyson Braithwaite : When a bullying incident sends twelve year-old Nico Holland over the edge of a cliff into the icy waters of Still Cove, where no one ever goes, friends Tyler, Ella and even 'cool kid' Opal rush to his rescue, only to discover an island hidden in the mists below. I was just curious about the inspiration of the plots for your books. The Darkdeep The Darkdeep by Ally Condie Goodreads review Authors: Ally Condie & Brendan Reichs Genre: spectacular fiction, Mystery, Secret Society Age: MG. POV: 3 rd person, alter between Nico and Opal Summary: Still Cove is off limits for there are sighting and legends that tell of the beast that stalks in the mist. I haven’t read it, and I have A LOT of books to read, but it is on my list! R . Thank you! I absolutely LOVE that series, and I got my sister into it. Told from alternating points of view, this chilling sequel from bestselling duo Ally Condie and Brendan Reichs will once again have readers sleeping with the lights on. Formats & Editions: Paperback. They find....The Darkdeep! —Melissa de la Cruz, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Descendants … When a bullying incident sends twelve year-old Nico Holland over the edge of a cliff into the icy waters of Still … When she emerges, she is joined by a "figment" of her imagination. Emma is pulled into "the Darkdeep". The story is one of a group of somewhat misfit kids encountering a … . It started to get a little repetitive. And also figure out their new Torchbearer responsibilities as keepers of … The cliffs are just a bit too high and foggy to be safe. R . Nico, Opal, Emma and Tyler stumble upon a mysterious houseboat in the middle of Still Cove (thought to be haunted). I've never seen Stranger Things, so I couldn't say if it compares, but it gave me major Scooby Doo vibes. 4 kids find something spooky in the nearby cove, sadly silly drama make the book less fun. Your book talks about a goverment conspiracy. The Darkdeep – A Middle Grade Stranger Things. You won’t have time to again once the lightning-paced action begins. Compulsive stuff. For something ancient has awakened... and it can detect not only their wishes and dreams, but also their darkest, most terrible imaginings. . Now they just want to keep their heads down, enjoy Halloween, and explore the secrets of their mysterious houseboat clubhouse. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Book. I don't really know how to feel about this yet. . An arc of this book was sent to me by Bloomsbury in exchange for a review. –Gerard Villegas, Warwick’s Books, La Jolla CA, “This middle grade novel has everything; four good friends and a lurking bully; a mysterious, seemingly forgotten lake; and a houseboat that holds more than one secret. Friction between Nico and Logan, the mill owner’s son, and Opal, who’s family profited from the situation, must be overcome before they can tackle the figments and the Darkdeep. An eerie, creepy, sometimes hilarious supernatural mystery-thriller that might be described as Stephen King for middle-graders. A lot of people are comparing this one to Stranger Things which could be but since I haven’t watched those what it did remind me of is some of Stephen King’s horror but on a middle grade level. They must uncover the pool’s origins, as well as those of the freaky Thing in a Jar, a seemingly lifeless green creature Opal believes is communicating with her. Start by marking “The Darkdeep (The Darkdeep, #1)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. When Nico, Opal, Tyler, and Emma discover the Dark Deep they must make a decision; keep it to themselves? The Darkdeep (Book) : Condie, Allyson Braithwaite : Middle-schoolers Nico, Tyler, Ella, and Opal discover a hidden island in a forbidden cove that appears uninhabited, but something ancient has awakened knowing their wishes, dreams, and darkest secrets. I wanted to just start this off by saying I love all of your books (I loved the Virals series, and I just finished Nemsis about two hours ago). how about you? who find a strange, secret spot outside of town. Nico Holland and his friends, Tyler and Emma, go to Still Cove to have fun flying Nico's new drone. Do they have what it takes to face the shadowy secrets lurking within their own hearts? [ a swirling black pool. Well my name is Opal so I mean... :D but honestly I do think I relate to her a lot in other ways too! The Darkdeep (eBook) : Condie, Ally : This book left me breathless! While the comparisons to Stranger Things are unavoidable and apt, Condie and Reichs have created a unique, spine-tingling world. L. Stine, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Goosebumps and Fear StreetMove over, Stranger Things. I love when books surprise me. Everything you could want in a series.” –Soman Chainani, New York Times bestselling author of The School for Good and Evil The Darkdeep will pull you into an irresistibly eerie world beyond your wildest dreams–and nightmares.” —Melissa de la Cruz, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Descendants series, “The wonder of The Darkdeep is that it flourishes both as a kinetic thrill-ride, straddling the real and unreal . Thanks. I really enjoyed this book, and I'm excited to recommend it to people at the bookstore I work at. It doesn’t take long for things to turn dark. The currents and jagged rocks in Still Cove are too much for boats. Trying to recover a drone lost to an act of bullying, Nico slips at the edge of a fog-covered cliff and tumbles into Washington State’s Still Cove. The Darkdeep (Book) : Condie, Allyson Braithwaite : Middle-schoolers Nico, Tyler, Emma, and Opal discover a hidden island in a forbidden cove that appears uninhabited, but something ancient has awakened knowing their wishes, dreams, and darkest secrets.-- … Something ancient has awakened... and it knows their wishes and dreams - and their darkest, most terrible secrets. If I were younger, I would have enjoyed this more but I will read anything Ally Condie comes out with! Purchase: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Indie Bound | Books A Million, “Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, your very dreams can become nightmares!” The Figments were formed from their thoughts by the Darkdeep, which they now hold at bay as Torchbearers. You won’t see what’s coming in this story. Welcome back. What a ride! Kids will absolutely love this story for its drive, completely relate-able characters, snappy dialogue, and big dollops of mystery and evil. They start out as amusing, then gradually escalate to downright frightening. Nico Holland and his friends, Tyler and Emma, go to Still Cove to have fun flying Nico's new drone. The Darkdeep is a fabulous start to what, I’m sure, will be a wonderful series. If you missed the Final Draught: At Home Edition, this one is for you! Still Cove is a mysteriously foggy area just outside the mill town of Timbers. The Darkdeep will pull you into an irresistibly eerie world beyond your wildest dreams—and nightmares. . Most people avoid the area. Initially, the frivolous figments disappear quickly, but as the creatures become more dreadful—and more solid—they begin to cause real damage and threaten more than just the strange island. On the whole, it's a fun, mildly scary tale for middle-graders, teens, and adults who like this sort of thing. But I did stick it out, and I loved the last 30%. I was slightly bored about half way in. When a bullying incident sends twelve-year-old Nico Holland into Still Cove’s icy waters, Tyler, Emma, and Opal rush to his rescue—and discover a mysterious island. But when a bullying incident sends twelve-year-old Nico Holland over a cliff and into Still Cove’s icy waters, friends Tyler and Emma—and even Opal Walsh, who usually runs with the popular kids—rush to his rescue…and discover a mysterious island hiding in the murky, swirling mists below. The Darkdeep (Book) : Condie, Allyson Braithwaite : Middle-schoolers Nico, Tyler, Ella, and Opal discover a hidden island in a forbidden cove that appears uninhabited, but something ancient has awakened knowing their wishes, dreams, and darkest secrets. The Darkdeep. Sign in to rate or review. The Darkdeep adds to this growing list of fun-but-frightening novels. . She has an MFA from the Vermont College of Fine Arts, and is … A basic beginning moves into a satisfying narrative arc, perfect for reluctant readers who appreciate things that go bump in the night.– Publisher’s Weekly, Collaboration between bestselling authors is bound to produce high expectations, and this mash-up of “Goosebumps”-meets-The Goonies certainly delivers. I’m not kidding. It would probably appeal to fans of "Stranger Things" or "The Goonies." The stakes are huge, the action high-throttle, but what readers will remember most is its big, emotional heart. . I didn't find it especially scary (the worst parts for me were the slugs and the giant cockroach), but some middle-graders might. I met you once at YALLFest too and it was great! … It's just a bit too remote and perpetually covered in dense fog. There have been some amazing middle grade books this year and The Darkdeep is another one. (Mom instincts kicking in, there!) This book was a fun and eerie middle grade adventure that made me nostalgic for my youth by reminding me of the times I spent reading Goosebumps as a kid. The cliffs above Still Cove are perfect for trying it out....nice flat area, 5 miles from town, nobody to bother them. You Nemesis book seems to be doing well! I read your book Nemesis, and it was amazing. And then they stumble upon an abandoned houseboat filled with curiosities, a dark secret churning in its … Told from alternating points of view, this pulse-racing tale from bestselling duo Ally Condie and Brendan Reichs is the start of a high-stakes, thrilling series about friendship and believing in yourself—and each other. But what starts out as fun exploring the mysteries soon becomes a menace that threatens not only themselves but the town they live in. The Darkdeepis...somebody wanted a quad copterwanted a quad copterbut they lost itPlot summary ofThe Darkdeep:so they went to find itthen one of the kids almost diedPlot summarycontinued:It is the best book I have … I was wondering if you were going to stick to what you originally stated that if it did well enough, you would write another Virals book? Nightmare creatures come to life . Still Cove is the one place in Timbers that is off limits, thanks to creepy Beast sightings and terrifying legends. Stine, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Goosebumps and Fear Street, “Move over, Stranger Things. and frenemies . Ally Condie & Brendan Reichs have brought us a fast-paced, heart-racing story! All I wanted was a monster in the woods tale (or in this case, the cove). Young readers will likely enjoy the idea of figments in the story much like one of the central characters, Emma, does, and soon become skeptical of them as they grow more realistic. . 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