gr8 needs a sequel soon

— david, Other School  

This book was an amazing book i had no idea what it would be like because i just picked off a shelf but it was great. My favorite bit is when Max tried to save the Arab man it was sad when he died but what did the words he said mean? I would really recommend this book to 11 - 15 year old as it is truly BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!!

— Tom, Royal Belfast Academical Institution  

I think this is a very exciting book and very easy to read. I would love to read more books by this author.

— Jack, Belfast Boys Model School  

My heart skipped a beat as Max held a dying man in his arms. I loved this book. It was very easy to understand. Of all the books I have read so for this has to be the best. Paul Adam needs to write a follow up, I cant wait to read the 2nd book!! It is suitable for ages eleven to fourteen.

— Maeve , Sacred Heart College, Omagh  

It thought it was quite good, but it got a bit too confusing for me, and the end leaves you wanting more from it.

— Emer, Holy Cross College, Strabane  

The book was fairly good. Kept me reading for long time. A bit boring at times but over all it was ok!

— Sebastian , Holy Trinity College, Cookstown  

this was a really good book that i just couldn't put down.

— David, Royal Belfast Academical Institution  

This was a great book. It's a great book full of mystery, and leaves you wanting to know what happens next.

— Emer, Holy Cross College, Strabane  

Tá an leabhar seo an dára ceánn is fearr go foill (dom). Tá mé ag eíri na leabharí eile a leamh.

This is the second best book so far (in my opinion).I want to read the other books aswell.

— Gavin, Colaiste Feirste  

this book is absolutely awesome. it is so exciting and intriguing. i cant wait for the next one to come out i wanna find out what happens next!!!!!!!

— Mark, Royal Belfast Academical Institution  

this was my 3rd book i read it was brillant i would recomened it 2 every1. max was a CLASS character

— Chloe, St Joseph's H S, Crossmaglen  

this book was 1 of the best books i have ever read. i thought it was brilliant story and max is a class character.

— shauna, St Joseph's H S, Crossmaglen  

i thought this book was amazing. max was a brilliant charactor.this book has loads of detail in it.

— Shauna, St Joseph's H S, Crossmaglen  

I THOUGHT THIS BOOK WAS BRILLIANT! Max is a brilliant character. This is one of the best books I have read so far.

— Hollie, Sacred Heart College, Omagh  

Having read all the mixed reviews of this book, my expectation level was quite low. However, I was really surprised - the book was exciting, fast moving and enjoyable. I would definitely recommend it both to boys and girls. An adventure book with plenty of action.

— Mrs Lindsay, Royal Belfast Academical Institution  

síl me go raibh se leabhair maith ach bhi se geta beag ladranach icuid ait

i thought that it was a well writin book and was very entertaning although it was quiet boring in some places

— ciarán, Colaiste Feirste  

Escape from Shadow Island is a very good book with twists and turns and daring ecapes from the very first page. It was an amazing read; even when I started I couldnt put it down. This is my favourite book so far and I would recommened to everyone.

— Sammy, Sacred Heart College, Omagh  

I didn't enjoy this book. At the end of every chapter it didn't leave me hungry to read more. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone my age - not for me.

— Connel, Holy Trinity College, Cookstown  

I thought that Shadow Islandwas a good book to read and it always had you glued to the page I loved it so much I couldn't put it down

— catherine, Hunter House  

I LIKED IT. IT WAS GOOD. THE GOOD PART WAS NICE.

— Meabh, Other School  

I didnt like the book. It just didnt really get me like other books did.
I wouldn't recommend it to anyone to read.

— Odhran, St Joseph's College Coalisland  

OMG A-MA-ZING :-)

— Katie, St Joseph's H S, Crossmaglen  

A lot of the boys in this school have not stuck with this book and I can see why. It is very slow to start and Shadow Island is not mentioned until at least half way through the book. Even though the ending is a cliff-hanger it doesn't inspire me to read the next one. Not for me.

— Mrs Beattie, St Paul's Junior H S, Lurgan  

This isn't the best book. It hadn't the same effect on me as the other books as at the end of each chapter it didn't make me want to read more.

— Eoin, Holy Trinity College, Cookstown  

Escape from Shadow island is a very good book, with twists and turns and daring ecapes from the very first page. Max is a very good character and it is interesting to follow his train of thought.The end is very surprising and I would not have changed anything in the book. My favourite character is Lopez-Vega because he travels all the way over from America to tell Max about his father.

— Katie, Belfast Royal Academy  

I liked it a lot more than I thought I would. A good thriller but perhaps a bit slow in places - picks up the pace towards the end with some good twists leaving you wanting to read the next in the series.

— Mr McDonald, Victoria College, Belfast  

This book is awesome. I loved every word i read. I can't wait for the sequel to come out, because i'll be the first in line for it. Paul Adam is a genius, and i hope to be an author like him one day. This book is addictive and once i started i couldn't put it down.

— Sophie, Sullivan Upper School  

This is a brillant book. It leaves you on a cliffhanger so you dont know what's going to happen next. When I started it I didn't leave it down, I read the entire book in one night!!! It was great the way it gives you great images in your head and how well each charcher is described. I really hope there is a follow up.

— Clare, Sacred Heart College, Omagh  

I LOVED THIS BOOK!! When I started reading it I couldnt put it down. I think it was well written so it could build up tension. Max was a great boy who loved his father. I think it was a sort of scary and mysterious book because at the end it just left you with a great cliff hanger!

— Evangeline, Sacred Heart College, Omagh  

I thought this book a good read, good for girls and boys. I am looking forward to the sequel.

— Mrs M , St Joseph's H S, Crossmaglen  

This book is quite good, it is not my absolute faviourite, but it sure is up there somewhere. I like it because it is mysterious and I also don't like it because it is aimed at boys, like most of the other short-listed books, and it is a very slow-going book, then very fast, then very slow. The characters are confusing too... What a kerfuffle!!

— Jaime, Hunter House  

I really liked Escape from Shadow Island. I thought it was an interesting thriller and it will keep all the readers guessing what will happen next. I really liked the characters and I thought that it was written beautifully. I would definitely recommend this to everyone over the age of 10. However if you are a little bit queasy I would advise you not to read it as it is a little gory in places. I loved this book and would read it again without a doubt.

— Megan, Sacred Heart College, Omagh  

Really interesting book which I read in one sitting. Hard to imagine the main character is so young yet so accomplished. Keeps you on the edge of your seat. One for both boys and girls

— Mrs McConnell, St Louise's, Belfast  

I liked this book because it was interesting. Everytime i read a chapter I wanted to read another, I didn't want to put the book down. The start of the book it was interesting because the main character was performing magic tricks, which was interesting.

— Sinead, Holy Cross College, Strabane  

This is a good book which is full of twists and turns, clues and mysteries. It is definitely my type of book.

— Ciaran, Holy Trinity College, Cookstown  

This book was very confusing and boring at the start but got more exciting near the end. This book is okay!

— Lauren, Holy Trinity College, Cookstown  

it was positvely brilliant!

— Daniel , Methodist College Belfast  

I thought this book was a little bit boring at the start but when it got more deeper into the story I couldn't put the book down until I had finished it - I was addicted to it. This book at the end was great but at the beginning it's boring.

— Shannon, Holy Trinity College, Cookstown  

I thought the book was fantastic, while reading it I couldn't put it down and it really captures your mind.
When I was reading I held my breath and gasped when the characters held their breath and gasped.
I loved all the action and the tension and it all made up a great story line.
I've only read that book but the adventures of Max Cassidy, escape from shadow island was definately my winner.
It's a real page turner and I'd love to read more books by that author, and I really can't wait for a sequel.

— Niamh, St Joseph's H S, Crossmaglen  

This has been my favourite to read so far! I thought the last few chapters wer dramtic and hope to read the next one!!

— Kerri, St Paul's Bessbrook  

A good book. Great untill the end that is - it ended in the middle of the story.

— Dearbhail, Victoria College, Belfast  

Great adventure story. Loved the escapology twist but the ending was disappointing. The was no resolution because he clearly wants to write a sequel.

— Mrs Campbell, St Paul's Bessbrook  

An amazing book! One of the best books I've read. It has a lot of adventures and mysteries. I would recommend this book to anyone because I think they would like it too. I think the book is very well written and uses alot of description about what each person is thinking or how they feel. This is a really good book!!!

— Karolina, Sacred Heart College, Omagh  

I thought this book was witty and interesting, and the twists and turns were surprising and funny at all times.

— Jemima, Methodist College Belfast  

This is a fantastic book! I thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish and couldnt put it down. It had me on the edge of my seat throughout and I was constantly wondering what was going to be the outcome of Max's adventure! Brilliant!

— Jackie, Sacred Heart College, Omagh  

This book is about a boy called Max who is an escapologist whose dad disappered and his mum was convicted of killing him. When I heard this I thought it would be amazimg but turns out it is actually quite boring. I just couldn't get into it. It wasn't exciting, adventurous or even funny. That is way I rate it 1.

— Charlie, Royal Belfast Academical Institution  

Escape from Shadow Island is a great book. A lot of the action was quite scary. The middle and towards the end of the book was extremly tense. The way Paul Adam ended the book was great. I had never thought the ending was going to be like that. Overall I loved the book and would pass it to my friends to read because I'm sure they would love it just as much as i did.

— Katie, St Joseph's College Coalisland  

I only read a couple of chapters of the book because I only got it on Tuesday, but so far I think it is very exciting.

— Niamh, St Louise's, Belfast  

Absolutely suprisingly brilliant! The best book I read so far and do not underestimate the cover as it isn't as exciting as reading it.

— Rachel, St Paul's Bessbrook  

A great book excitement from the very first page. There are daring escapes, exciting mysteries and a lot of action. Paul Adam has written a thriller.

— Ben, Royal Belfast Academical Institution