One False Note is a Fantasy and Adventure book written by Gordan Korman. This enthralling story maps out the life of young orphans Amy and Dan Cahill as they venture to find the 39 clues left behind from their dead grandmother in order to attain an unknown prize. Deciding that there was nothing left to lose in their life, the two orphans compete against their own family relatives in order to find all the clues, but will they be able to withstand the brutal attacks of their cousin competitors?
The message of this book teaches me a very valuable lesson, to never give up. Sometimes the character’s determination starts to diminish but the last inspiring words of their grandmother keep their spirits up. The author’s story map is thrilling. One moment they are safe the other they are trapped in their competitor’s ship, threatened to be killed!
The story mountain is a wiggly path filled with invigoration, excitement and suspense. “They were cornered, from the floor Dan pulled up a hockey stick wrapped in brown paper. At that moment, Eisenhower Holt took a running leap at the door. With a teeth-jarring crash, the hatch splintered loose and slammed into Dan. The boy went down hard. The stick clattered to the floor. Blinded by rage, Amy snatched the stick and broke it over Eisenhower’s head. The big man absorbed the blow, wobbled, and collapsed on a mailbag. The victory was short-lived. Holts stormed the car. Madison Holt grabbed Amy by the collar. Reagan Holt yanked Dan upright. They were caught.” This paragraph clearly shows the breathtaking events of this story and rapid action. This part of this story also describes the scene in detail marking that this story is well written.
The only weakness Korman has is his lack of use of good and vivid vocabulary; he should use more specific dialogue and vocabulary that would enhance the picture in the reader’s mind.
My favorite character in this book is Amy Cahill. She is a sweet and shy yet very intelligent girl. Her affection and understanding for her brother and friends is my most admirable part of her personality. I like how the author gave a loving character to an action filled story.
By- Gauri Kaushik 7-7
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