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Thursday, September 6, 2012

Eight Keys

Elise and Franklin have always been best friends. Elise has always lived in the big house with her loving Uncle and Aunt, because Elise's parents died when she was too young to remember them.  There's always been a barn behind the house with eight locked doors on the second floor.
When Elise and Franklin start middle school, things feel all wrong. Bullying. Not fitting in. Franklin suddenly seems babyish.  Then, soon after her 12th birthday, Elise receives a mysterious key left for her by her father. A key that unlocks one of the eight doors upstairs in the barn . . .

58 comments:

  1. I really like this book so far. It has a great beginning and I can't wait to get farther. It is a very interesting book. I am glad I picked "Eight Keys"...I can't wait to read more. My eyes have been glued in it. I hope the other books I want to get are as good as this one.

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    1. I defiantly agree! I'm finished with this book and found it amazing. I hope you do to!

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  2. "Eight Keys" by Suzanna LeFLeur is really good so far. The beggining of this book is so good that it leaves me, the reader, wanting more. Anyway, I am looking forward to read more!!!

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    1. Yes! I agree with F1Sanchez. This book is full of suspense. I have finished it, and I LOVED the book. It was so good and it had a great ending! I hope that the rest of the books I read this year are like this one. It is a wonderful book. Hope you like it!!

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  3. I think that the book is interesting so far.I'm already on chapter 6 and she just found her first key with her name on it.I think that this is going to be a good book.

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    1. In my opinion this book got a bit too predictable but it was still really good.

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  4. I'm not saying it's bad but, based on what I've read so far.....IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH KEYS! Then again, I'm only on chapter three... All I've read about so far is Elise (main character) having fun and going to middle school. Hopefully, I'll get to the keys part soon. Sorry if this is a spoiler! I didn't intend for it to be if it is.

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    1. It does to have something to do with keys.

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    2. It does have A LOT to do with keys. You just have to get a little farther into it. (like chapter 6) I hope you like the book!

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    3. Thanks for telling me!

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  5. I havn't gotton far in this book yet, but it is very interesting so far. It definantly starts a little slow. I think this is going to be an amazing book!

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  6. This book is amazing. I can't stop reading. I can't believe that Amanda keeps smashiing Elise's lunch and it is all Franklin's fault too. Elise probally wishes she could start 6th grade all over again.

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    1. Erm... I haven't read the book, but now, I'm going to be thinking about this comment as I read it. Thank you. -.-

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  7. I am so sad. I finished the book, now I have to read something new. I wish there was a sequel.

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    1. I wish there was more to the story too,but now I get too start reading another book to get upset about the ending.

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    2. I wish there was more to it too! It almost feels like it shouldn't end yet.

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    3. I agree, I wish there was a sequel to this incredible book!
      I couldn't put the book down no matter what.

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  8. Eight keys was a wonderful book.I loved the mysteries that each door unlocked.This book was a true story of all the troubles of a sixth grader.

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  9. I absolutely loved this book!! I love all of the books by Suzanne LaFleur. I love how Elise's first year in middle school starts off sucky, but then it gets better and she learns a life lesson from it. I had my eyes glued to the book and could NOT put it down. My math teacher even got a little mad because I wouldn't stop reading it! Definitely would recommend to anyone.

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  10. This is an amazing book! It is a little slow at first, but it turns out great! I think the author put a lot of thought into this book!

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  11. So far Eight Keys has been leaving me at the edge of my seat! A fantastic book that everyone should read. I hope it gets even better!

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  12. Eight keys it the best so far.I love how Elise starts middle school in this book.I cant wait to read more!!!!!!!!!

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  13. I havent finished reading this book but i love the friendship that they have!

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  14. I agree with f1young the mysteries were awesome!

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  15. Now that I'm done with this book, I think it's amazing! I was hoping for a bit more mystery but it's still a great book. I really recommend getting this.

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  16. The book is okay but it is kind of boring in the begining.

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    1. I agree. It is kinda boring to begin with and I almost stopped reading.

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  17. I have read the whole thing and it was a good book.

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  18. I agree with f2parker. Not that good in the beginning.

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  19. This book is starting out borring ,but I wont stop reading. These comments make it sound like a good book.

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  20. This book is amazing, showing love,emotions,and a couple of laughs, it's amazing how life can change through a ordinary person.Eight keys is a great book I recomend it for everyone!!!

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  21. I agree with f2parker this is a great book. I also agree with f6dalton it is not that good in the beginning, but it dose get much better.

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  22. I LOVED this book if someone asked me if they should read it or not I would say READ IT! This book is such a mystery and I hope you will enjoy it as much as I do.

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    1. They should not read if they do not like mystery.

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  23. I loved this book! It seemed so real I actually felt as if I was in the story myself! I would recomend it for those who love action and emotion!

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  24. I agree with f6young the mysteries of this book were wonderful!!!I loved this book!!!!

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  25. I know I have all ready commented ,but this has to be the BEST book in the history of books.It might start out boring ,but it gets so much better.You'll be hanging on every last word.

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    1. it is really good! just finished...now on smile and so is F6Mccord

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  26. I am really enjoying this book so far, I can't wait to see what there is to come!

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  27. To be honest im not a big fan of this book. its okay, its just not my type of book.

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  28. This was an ok book. Its good for people who like mystery.

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  29. they REALLY need to make a sequel to this book!!

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    1. I know ,they need to make a series for this book!!!

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  30. I really liked this book. It is definitely a book I will read more than once.

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  31. I thought this book was really good !! I liked how it was mystery !

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  32. I loved this book so much! It really does describe all of the troubles of being a sixth grader. This book was such a great mystery and it was very exciting!

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  33. There are so many different mysteries and just like f2berry I would read this more than once.

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  34. this is amazing book just finished todaybut waanna read it again.

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    1. i agree with f2riddle.I finished eight keys last month and when i ws done i wanted to read it again. Its in my top foavorite books!!!!!!

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  35. I would highly recomed this to everyone. If you are debating to read this you should! They do really need to make a series to this!

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    1. I know right! one of the best books ive read

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  36. I have not finished this yet but when I do, I have a feeling that I will absolutley be in love with it!!!!

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  37. this was an okay book for me. It was good an all, but it was a lil too predictable. i like those mysteries where u know exactly whats gonna happen but then everything changes. this book was i know whats gonna happen an i was right. Over all this was a great book

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  38. I am going to read it because I think it will be a wonderful book!! I like mysteries so I think it will be a good book to read!! :D

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    1. I definatelly agree. I like how it has mysteries too.

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  39. I acctually have this book at home. I think its really cool that it has my name in it. I have been wanting to read this book but i havent had time. Im so glad i finally have a good reason to!

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