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Spook's Tale / Interception Point (World Book Day)

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This small paper back contains a pair of short tales tied to larger novel series. The stories were specifically written for World Book Day 2009 celebrations. The Spooks Tale, by Delaney, is 63 pages. Interception Point, by Mark Walden, is 59 pages. This small paper back was originally exchanged free in exchange for a WBD Book Token (1 pound). - While interesting for the purpose, this book is being resold for over $28.00 new, which is at lease $20.00 over what it is worth.

I read this book purely for the HIVE half. Originally I ordered it speedy delivery because someone had told me that it came before Escape Velocity, and I thought I had accidentally skipped a volume, but that is not the case. It immediately follows it. The story line is interesting, and Mr. Walden actually seemed to have put a lot of thought into what could happen in the length of an average fanfic. One of the things I liked about it was the perspective, which, like the two previous, was narrated by Otto, Laura, and Raven, without alternating in any particular order.

Many will tell you that it is not necessary to read this in order to understand the series. THEY ARE LYING. A concept introduced in this book is a HUGE part of the rest of the series, and one simply CANNOT finish the series with actual understanding without it. I give it five stars for humor, plot, characters, and two surprise elements in the ending.

This series is tied for my favorite with very few others, and I will always recommend it to any teen or teen-level reader.

I bought it specifically for the H.I.V.E. half of the book. I have not read the other side of the book. I must say it was everything I thought it would be which is entertaining and short while being true to the H.I.V.E. series. This is a short story set between Escape Velocity and Dreadnought. All the main characters( Otto,Laura,Shelby,Wing,Nigel and Franz) are in Interception Point. Otto,Laura,Shelby and Wing are sent to retrieve a top-secret suit that has been stolen by H.O.P.E. The suit is being carried in a bullet-proof high-security train. The rules are set and the stakes are high, and there's some unknown threat to Otto on board the train. If you like the H.I.V.E. series, you will love this book.