I am surprised as the next that I am writing up another review for one of Amanda Flower’s juvenile fiction novels. But after reading her first title in the Andi Boggs novels, Andi Unexpected, I was pleasantly surprised…and found myself looking forward to Book Two in the series. Andi Under Pressure has now been consumed. Where is Book Three? But, I get ahead of myself…
Andi Under Pressure continues to trek with the lives of Andora ‘Andi’ Boggs and her ever-faithful friend Colin. This time around, they are attending science camp at the local university – and mysterious things starts happening on Day One (missing supplies, insects on the loose, etc.)! There is also a suspicious janitor roaming the campus with a secret to tell…and Andi and Colin are determined to use their sleuthing skills to get to the bottom of it!
Although I enjoyed the storyline of Andi Under Pressure, and the majority of the characters were fleshed out (some could have used a bit more rounding out), the climax of the story left me wanting. I kept waiting for the “big scene” and there really wasn’t one. That being said, I still enjoyed the book and I think the tween crowd will think it’s great.
I was given this book in exchange for my honest review. I love the Andi Bogs series and thoroughly enjoy the camaraderie between Andi and Colin. I am particularly eager to see how Andi’s relationship will develop with her older sister in subsequent books. I do not think this book should be read as a stand-alone, as the reader really needs to know the history of the characters from Book One. On a purely parental level, I’d love to see some Christian values thrown in (not in a preachy way, but at least something) – especially since these titles are published under a Christian imprint. But, as I stated from the beginning: I’m ready for Book Three, Ms. Flowers! I need my Andi fix!
Susan Ferrell and her husband make their home in the Atlanta Metro area. Although Susan struggles with chronic migraine headaches, she stays very busy as a stay-at-home mom to one very precocious 5-year old. While catching her breath, she feeds her Amishaholic tendencies by reading vast amounts of Amish literature!
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