Hole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This story follows Lizza and her family on their “adventurous move.” Lizza’s dad has a taxidermy business and ultimately decides to move the family into a cave. A cave where the family is on display for tourists. All Lizza wants to do is move back into a normal house. My tween loved reading about all of Lizza’s schemes in an attempt to get her family back to “normal.”
Hole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I read this and then re read it with some of my little bookworms that visit my library and I must be honest it was a lot more fun the second time round because I could see through the eyes of a child ❣️📚
Being an animal lover I can imagine that having a dad that’s a taxidermist must be an absolute nightmare for Liza but when he decides to put the family on “ display” in a cave i think that was the last straw for her and she makes a decision to rescue herself for. This situation but for every action there’s a reaction right !? The latter isn’t always fun though and more often than not what we expect isn’t what we get and our decision don’t always only affect us but those around us and this is where myself and kids had great discussions and while they enjoyed the story they walked away feeling like they’d learnt something ❣️📚
A fun and interactive read for em and my little friends ❣️📚
Hole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
As an animal lover, I enjoyed every page of this book. Liza hates that her father is a taxidermist and works behind the scenes to convince him to change career paths. But with every stunt she pulls the consequences get higher! When her family moves into a tourist trap she is horrified again with her family’s livelihood and only wants to live in a normal home! Every scheme she comes up with causes more and more problems and things just don’t ever seem to go right for Liza.
I rescue animals and had a start just like Liza, with dragging things home and exasperating my family. I loved Liza and enjoyed this story.
Hole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I think the author did an absolutely marvelous job capturing the middle-schooler mentality. My daughter is 11 years old, and she really related to Lizzie! Even though it was written with her age in mind, I definitely enjoyed it as well. I loved Lizzie’s fiery and passionate personality as well as her dedication to the animals she feels so strongly about. At times I thought, “What are these parents even doing?” but I feel that really ties into the mentality of a middle schooler. Again, I think the author did a spectacular job bringing that through process out for this age group. I highly recommend picking it up and giving it a go with the young one in your life!
Reviewed by @shannlynn
I enjoyed this book. It was funny and entertaining gripping your attention and making you want to know what happens next.
Lizza is disgusted and embarrassed by everything her father is doing for their family. As a typical preteen girl, she would prefer to not have so many embarrassing things happening within her family to make them stand out.
She’s trying to help her family fly under the radar, despite her Dad’s business ventures but everything she tries continue to backfire. How many things can her dad do to embarrass her and how many ways can her ideas go wrong?
Hole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Hole in the Rock is a fast paced adventure book for children aged 8-12 but I thoroughly enjoyed the book . I think it has a message for adults as well. The story is centered around 12 year old Lizzy , an animal lover, whose ideals do not exactly match with her parents. She has her own share of adventures with her friends and does not like her father’s job. Things take a drastic turn when her father decides to move their home into a cave. Lizzy makes few choices and they do not always turn out right. Her parents set few expectations and that does not always turn out right.
The story is mainly about both Lizzy and her parents understanding that actions lead to consequences, which might cost us dearly, not everyone agrees to our actions and we all make mistakes.
There is a huge lesson to be learnt from this book for everyone and I highly recommend it.
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Hole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Hole in the Rock was the first book I have read by Rebecca. She did a really great job writing and describing the main characters, Lizza was one of my favorites in the book. She was cute, funny, and annoying all at the same time. The book alone was funny. I would say this book is more for middle school aged kids. I would definitely read more books written by her.
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Hole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Hole in the Rock
By: Rebecca Bischoff
I truly enjoyed this story. Especially once I found out that the cave that Lizza and her family lives in is based on an actual cave house in Utah. I loved the amount of eccentricity in the family, especially in Lizza. This is definitely what I think of when I think of a middle grade novel. It is a family that is going through a lot of changes, a teen that is having a hard time dealing with the changes, and all the chaos of being a teenager. Add to that the family seems to be asking a lot of said teenager and you have a book that will suck in a middle grade child whether they are a boy or a girl. Overall, I found Lizza completely endearing, especially her love of animals. I definitely recommend reading this! This is truly a great book!
Hole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a quick paced read which is funny at times but also holds a meaning that some children may miss. I would say it is geared towards children aged between 8 and 12 because they will love the humour and the antics that Lizza gets up to where as the older children will be able to grasp the message that every action you take has a consequence and sometimes the consequences don’t just effect you but the people around you as well.
Lizza is a 12 year old girl who is passionate about animals. She loves to rescue them and heal them much to her mothers dislike. Lizza starts to act out though when her father becomes a taxidermist. Lizza hates the thought of what her dad does and she goes out of her way to make that clear. But things take an even weirder turn for Lizza when her father moves them to live in a tourist attraction called Hole N the Wall. Now not only does she have the embarrassment of her school friends realising where she lives but everyday strangers tour around her home.
Thinking of a way out of this terrible situation is contact’s animal rights activists and environmentalist in the hope they will make her father quit his business and move them back to a proper house.
However things don’t go as she imagined and the consequences for her actions have a negative effect on everyone around her.
Lizza’s character is strong willed and determined but like most you people she is misguided and doesn’t understand that her actions will have consequences and sometimes it isn’t the consequence you were hoping for.
Hole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
Hole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff
Hole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Hole In the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff, is a unique coming-of-age story. It’s a fast-paced middle-grade novel inspired by an actual cave house in Moab, Utah. I remembered that I had driven but it several times on my road trips back and forth to my home state of Washington! Painted in huge white letters on the canyon walls is Hole In The Rock. It’s fantastic the author was inspired by the landmark to create this wonderful story. The characters come alive in the setting and have all kinds of family issues that young readers will relate to!
Hole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book is geared perfectly towards it intended audience. Aimed at pre-teens, it is about a young girl who is determined to go after what she wants. It is an entertaining story and Lizzie is a truly easy character to get behind. If I wanted my kids to learn from a character, this would be the kind of one I would pick. She is fun and entirely enjoyable to read about.
This was a new author for us to discover as a family. This is a book we read over a few days and it was lovely to spend the time together. We all enjoyed this book and cannot wait to see what else this author has to offer.
Hole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Enjoyable read that easily held my interest. This is a cute story that made me smile. I enjoyed the flow and the characters in here. There are some interesting characters and word choices about them. That Lizza gets herself into quite the pickle. I liked all her antics as she thinks about what is best for her and causes havoc with a lot of others. This is a good YA story with a nice message for the readers.
Hole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book is so hilarious! The story begins when the main character makes a fateful decision. Everything else simply seems to snowball from there. Our reluctant heroine learns the value of honesty. She also learns about unity. I didn’t even realize this was a children’s book for the first few chapters.
Hole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This a good middle grades story. I really enjoyed the characters and the story line. Lizza learns the importance of being honest and open instead of trying to intervene to get what she wants. I liked that Lizza has a great friend that is there for her whenever she needs her. The fact that they move to a cave made me giggle – even though the reasons why they moved weren’t funny. The characters in this story all have empathy and kindness, even when things aren’t going exactly the right way. So from stealing ladders, to painting a president’s nose and giving him a nose ring, to sneaking animals into the house – Lizza has some action packed adventures that teach her some good life lessons!
Hole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
When I first read the synopsis to this story I honestly wasn’t sure what I was about to read. I knew it was aimed at young children and it seemed like a really interesting story to read so I gave it a go. The story was really good, really not what I was expecting at all. It offers so many talking points for young children and a great way to introduce them to chapter books. Lizzie was great characters and I could see her being so relatable to young readers. I enjoyed reading about her as an adult. I loved that there were parts of the story inspired by somewhere real – great for the children reading to be able to explore and find out more about things.
Overall a really great read and one I would recommend to young readers – it was easy to read and really well written.
Hole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Cute read, and Lizza was a well-written teenage character- at times self-centered, at times caring, and at times annoying- love how she was written. The plot is succinct and fast paced. I could definitely envision a tourist trap like the Hole in the Rock, complete with the tacky souvenirs.
My favorite part was the passion Lizza shows protecting animals and her love for her brother is evident. The cause and effect of her actions also shows a slight character change. I could see preteen readers really enjoying this novel.
Hole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This story is based to entertain more middle school aged children. Nonetheless it is a fun little read even for me as an adult. The story is witty and full of adventure. As an adult, I’m not sure it’s the best choice but as a pre teen or teenager it would be an exciting read full of excitement.
Hole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4.5 stars
I have a few mixed feelings about this book. First of all, it’s geared towards 10-14 years of age. This age group is going to love Lizzie’s story and totally get where she is coming from without any issues. I tried to see it from that perspective, however my 40+ year old mind sees it as an adult. Overall, I enjoyed the story very much but felt like Lizzie’s parents could have done more to guide her along the way. It seems like they were more wrapped up in their own lives to really give Lizzie and her brother the attention they deserved. On another hand, they did have their hands full and maybe just didn’t know how to handle everything coming at them at once. I get the impression that Lizzie’s day was trying to guzzle water from a firehose and it just wasn’t working.
That being said, again, this book was enjoyable and young readers will find humor in Lizzie’s antics. Hopefully they will also be able to learn from her choices and not make the same or similar ones. Learning that all actions have consequences, whether good or bad, is so important in this age group.
I do recommend reading this book, no matter your age! It would make for great discussion and maybe even some cave adventures of your own!
Hole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4 Stars
Hole In the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff is a fun adventure story aimed at middle grade aged children (8 to 12 years old).
We follow Lizza as she learns some hard lessons about choices, making mistakes, consequences/repercussions, taking responsibility, communication, family, friendship, sticking together, and forgiveness.
An entertaining and thought-provoking story with some very interesting, and quirky characters…. and a little mischief.
Happy Reading…
Thank you, Rebecca Bischoff!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Hole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Hole in the Rock is a quick paced fun tale for children in middle school aged 8 – 12 years. It is a story with a message that will imprint on those who listen.
We follow along with Lizza’s adventures, her antics and plans that go awry. One where she soon learns that actions have consequences. What they mean not just to her but for her family.
Not everyone has to agree and everyone makes mistakes and learning from them helps us grow and that is one of the messages that will be taken away by those that read this.
This unique tale is full of action, family and friends and is learning tool for young minds to take in and ponder when making decisions for themselves.
A good book for kids for special occasions or just because.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Hole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Hole in the Rock is a book for kids between the ages of 10 to 14. Although intended for a younger audience I feel that it is a story that anyone could enjoy. The story centers around the character of Lizza, a twelve-year-old girl living in Moab, Utah. Lizza is smart, funny, fun-loving, and a huge lover of animals which can sometimes get her in trouble. She often rescues animals that are abandoned or injured and brings them home. Lizza even brought home a tarantula, much to her mother’s horror once it got loose in the house! When her dad decides to become a Taxidermist Lizza is horrified and determined to save the animals, so she sabotages his billboard that advertises his business. Then things get even worse for Lizza when her dad moves their family into a cave that is a tourist attraction and has strangers constantly wandering through her home. Lizza is determined to live in a real home again so she involves environmentalists and animal rights groups thinking that they can help. What Lizza did not expect is for matters to become worse for her family and for her actions to have unintended consequences. This was such a fun read as Lizza manages to get herself into one humorous situation after another. I highly recommend this book!
Hole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Hole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff. This is a great book for kids ages 8-12. My 10 year old nephew loved it. Its the story of Lizza who’s father is a taxidermist and she hates it. The story begins with her messing up her father’s business billboard and that causes a huge problem. She loves all animals and wants to save them all. Learning that not all people are going to agree on things and that’s ok is a huge lesson in this book. Also learning to work together even when we don’t have the same views. Such a fun read for kids big and small. Would also make a great gift!
Hole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Lizza is quite the little character. At 12, she doesn’t like the career her father chose. Her actions to thwart his shop will have you laughing. The characters are terrific and each a unique personality. Her little brother has a spot in my heart. He seems to have autism. I think the younger crowd will love the adventures Lizza and her friends have. Even us old people will enjoy it. A very good book.
•*• BOOK SPOTLIGHT SHOWCASE •*••*•
Animal-loving Lizza thinks nothing could be worse than her dad’s taxidermy business…until Dad moves the family into a cave. A tourist trap cave, that is, carved into a giant rock formation in the desert—not exactly Lizza’s idea of fun. Now she’s on display for curious tourists who tromp through her new home all day long.
Determined to get out of the cave and back into a real home, Lizza appeals to animal rights activities and environmentalists. Things appear to go her way but Lizza soon realizes that her plans have unintended consequences that could be disastrous for her family.
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Rebecca Bischoff is the award-winning author of several books for both middle grade and young adult audiences, including The French Impressionist, a contemporary YA novel, The Grave Digger, a historical middle grade mystery, and Streets of Shadow, a historical YA mystery recently released this year. Both The Grave Digger and Hole in the Rock were honored as finalists in the 2020 and 2021 Best Book Awards. Rebecca loves to read everything from mysteries to paranormal to historical novels. She tends to research quirky and little-known facts from the past and loves anything that might make her laugh. Rebecca lives in Southern Idaho with her family, where she enjoys not visiting the outdoors. She’d rather stay inside, eat chocolate and write.
Streets of Shadow by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The author wrote this story out very well to where the reader didn’t want to put it down. Set in the 1600’s, which is also why I loved this – murder mystery with twists and turns. This book will keep you up and keep you turning the page to find out what happens next.
Streets of Shadow by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The year: 1665.
The problem: 15 year old Kenna has watched her sister die. She suspects her sister’s husband and thinks if she stays, she’ll be next.
So she runs. During her escape she is kidnapped and locked in at Stewart’s Close, an alley trapped in the poorest section of the city and there’s only one way out.
She’s accused of leaving a home struck by the plague and a guard is set at the gate to make sure no one enters, and no one leaves. Kenna wants nothing but to avenge her sister, if she can survive.
I found this book to be well written, however, it wasn’t my usual style of a read so I wasn’t fully involved in the story. I enjoyed Kenna’s determination and love she has for her sister. I think she’s a well done character with a heartbreaking story. You definitely find yourself rooting for Kenna and the misfit band she gathers along the way.
Streets of Shadow by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
It is year 1665,in Scotland, and fifteen year old Kenna is struggling with her sister’s death. More than that, she discovers her sister did not die accidentally. Kenna suspects the culprit and murderer is none other than her sister’s husband, and she is now in danger herself. While on the run, a guard captures her in the poorest section of the city, Stewart’s Close. Accused of running from a home struck by plague, Kenna is locked inside the gates, where no one is allowed in or out. As word spreads that the young girl came from a home stricken with the plague, she is further isolated and shunned. Kenna has no food, money, or friends within these walls, and all she wants is to survive and avenge her sister. I am not accustomed to reading books set in this time period, but I love a good murder mystery. The author is new to me but I thoroughly enjoyed the adventure this story took me on. The plot was well written and easy to follow, and the character development was believable. I enjoyed that Kenna started out naive and scared but as the story matures, so does she. I really enjoyed learning that this book was also based on a real place and the amount of research done for the book is noticed in the subtle details. I definitely recommend this book and author.
Reviewed by @zoltrixes
Streets of Shadow by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was written by a new author to me, so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from her. What I found is another great author I will be looking to read more of. This is an adventurous young adult story that takes place during The Renaissance period. As a fan of this era, I was not disappointed especially considering the main character was a member of a Scottish Earl. There were so many twists and turns I found myself holding my breath in certain chapters. If you, or someone you know, is a fan of this genre I highly recommend you read this story. You will not be disappointed.
Streets of Shadow by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I couldn’t put this book down! I wanted to read this book because I just came back from Scotland and toured a close. It was fun to imagine Scotland during this time period. Kenna’s story is a roller coaster ride from start to finish. I could hardly ever predict what was going to happen to her next and I found myself anxious about some of the choices that she made and how the story would turn out. if you are looking for a book to keep you on your toes that will also give you some valuable life lessons, this is the book for you!
Reviewed by @jaderockslife