The Templeton Twins Have an Idea: Book 1

Most uniquely written/narrated book. Keeps you interested and laughing and curious. Theres 2 books of the Templeton twins. Even my daughter who has adhd and other learning disabilities and challenges hates reading really liked this book!

John and Abigail are brilliant twins with a brilliant father who's an inventor. All three find themselves in quite a predicament when Dean D. Dean, one of the father's former students, claims an idea was stolen from him. Dean D. Dean is relentless and acquires an accomplice, his twin brother Dan D. Dean, to kidnap John and Abigail. Dean has plans to secure the rights to the father's latest invention, the one-man personal helicopter, but he's abducted the wrong duo. This is a cute, entertaining MG novel. Along with the story, I enjoyed the formatting with its chapter headings, illustrations, and witty and funny quizzes.

This book was like nothing I've ever read. The narrator talked a lot and I have to admit that sometimes I became annoyed and wished that he would stay on subject instead of talking about senseless things. The narrator would stop and and explain something that I already knew at the most critical moment. Even though the narration was exasperating there was never a dull moment in the book. The story line was great- two brilliant twins having to come up with ideas to save their father's invention and escape the clutches of criminal twin brothers. This book tied hilarious moments, ingenious thought and spine tingling suspense into one thought provoking adventure!

With this bookmt child was able to keep up with her homeschooling work.

Perfect condition, my nephew had to read this book for school this year(5th grade) and he loved it! He said he would definitely read it again!

This is one of my favorite books . Its filled with all types of twists and turns.The suspence of this book had me wanting more. It is excellently narrorated .You will see what I mean DONT FORGET TO READ THE SECOND BOOK

My son Loves it!!!!

Amazing! Absolutely the best book I've ever read. Funny, suspenseful, and full of quick wit. This book is amazing! Just splendid!

Just finished reading this with my Year 4 (8-9 year olds) class as part of a six week series of lessons on mystery stories and other associated writing styles. The plot itself is good but the irreverence with which the narrator tells the story is tedious to start and at times spoilt the flow of the story - and this is not just my view but the view of some of the children in my class. "Boring parts" was one description I received as part of their review of the book. It could have been written as a short story but I think the author was trying to aim for the "Wimpy Kid" style market in the narrator's writing style.

Not worth reading! Poorly written and to be honest, this is boring and non eventful. If this is meant to inspire youngsters to read then don't let them read this!

My 7 year old loves this and the second book. Funny, well written intrigue and adventure.

Very enjoyable book for a 11 year old. I loved the illustrations.