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The Secret of Black Rock

Joe Todd-Stanton,

The Secret of Black Rock

Subjects

  • Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills

Average rating

5 out 5

42 reviews

Erin loves to lie on the jetty, looking for the weirdest fish in the sea -- the weirder, the better! And she knows the best ones must be further out, where her mum won't let her go ...Out there in the deepest sea lies the Black Rock: a huge, dark and spiky mass that is said to destroy any boats that come near it! Can Erin uncover the truth behind this mysterious legend?

Reviews

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In the deepest sea lies the Black Rock:

Don Hercules Lanzarote 08.01.2024

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I like it at the end when they put a lighthouse on top of the black rock. I liked it when Erin stopped the boats from attacking the rock. My favourite character was the black rock, he was kind & helpful, it was sad when he hurt himself.

Mademoiselle Daffodil Porridge-Oats 10.09.2023

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I enjoyed this book about the legend of black rock. I liked that the rock was alive and saved Erin.

Chief Flash Sunshine 03.09.2023

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I like this because they thought it was scary, but it's not really.

General Viper O’Doughnut 01.09.2023

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I liked when the black rock came by and saved Erin and all the fisherman thought it was a big monster but then erin saved the black rock.

Countess Ariel Toothpaste 29.08.2023

Star Reviewer

Star Reviewer

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Nice ending but found the middle a bit scary. It was good to see that the fishermen could recognise they were mistaken and not continue to try to destroy black rock.

Mayor Cornetto Nuggets 15.08.2023

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I like the black rock, he was nice. And the dog called archie. I liked Erin seeing all the sea animals, especially the angler fish.

General Viktor Slingshot 04.08.2023

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I really didn't like it.

Principal Ariel Volcano 03.08.2023

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I really liked the book especiallythe part about how all the sailors were telling tales about the rock and Erin went to find out the truth. That was my favourite part.

Commander Catapult Frankfurter 01.08.2023

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Liked the main character Erin as she wanted to protect the rock. A good theme about looking after our planet.

Professor Burp Colly-Wobbles 31.07.2023

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Visually appealing and engaging illustrations by Joe. This book creates curiosity and hold suspense

Major Catapult Owl 27.06.2023

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I read this with my brother and we both liked it because it was an exciting adventure story and shows the little girl Erin's bravery. There are more in the series and I am going to read them.

Judge Bunny Flattery 03.01.2023

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I like the drawings, I liked the detail in the pictures. You've got to read it because it's a really nice book.

Chief Muscles Pumpernickel 03.10.2022

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The main character is Erin. Her mom is fishwomen. Erin discovered the truth that the big black mountain is beautiful and good.

Baron Dragon Eragon 31.08.2022

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Nice story

Baron Augustus Lanzarote 28.08.2022

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I like Erin.

Anonymous 20.08.2022

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Black rock had so many lovely pictures and a big surprise

Dona Aspidistra Nuggets 16.08.2022

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It was really exciting to see that the rock was actually a creature that helped Erin and all of the sea creatures.

Ambassador Cornelius Bertrand 02.08.2022

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It was really good. I liked it when the black rock saved Erin

Sir Pongo Postage-Stamp 01.08.2022

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Good because it’s got really colourful pictures.

Captain Catapult Armadillo 28.07.2022

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