Smith, Roland, and Michael P. Spradlin. The Alamo.

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Smith, Roland, and Michael P. Spradlin.   The Alamo. (I, Q series, Book 4)  Cengage/Sleeping Bear   2013  255p  ISBN 978-1-58536-822-8   ms/hs  VG  Adventure

Q (Quest) and Angela, along with some old spies (SOS) and assistance from the President of the United States, are still on the trail of a terrorist group that has five operatives.  In previous books, they have helped to neutralize a couple of the terrorists.  For readers new to the series, a cast of characters, along with their relationships and personalities, precedes the first chapter, as does a summary of the last three books.  Because there are so many characters, new readers will make good use of this preface material.  This adventure takes Q and Angela to the Alamo and a rock concert in San Antonio, where the next bomb is set to go off.  There is magic (thanks to Quentin), spooky happenings (thanks to Boone and his dog Croc), and lots of thrilling action. Fans of the series will eat this one up and be panting for the next book, which will take the crew to Chicago.                   

Summary: Two teenagers become involved with tracking a terrorist group. This fourth in a series ties up loose ends from previous adventures and hints of another series of adventures to come. Action adventure, spies and visits to national landmarks. Grades 7-10.

Action Adventure                                            --Lois McNicol