5 comments about Mystery of the Waterloo Bagpipes.

1. As the great heat of summer continues to drag on I was looking for something to read that would allow me to just sit back and be entertained and not have to concern myself with whiny social issues or involved character sketches. "Mystery of the Waterloo Bagpipes" is just what the doctor ordrerd. A straight forward, no-nonsense tale that promises nothing more than entertainment. And that it does on one big scale. I really enjoyed it. The characters were great (I could see a lot of myself as a kid in Norman) and the dog MacKenzie was one tough little beagle. I liked the bagpiping stuff (who doesn't at least find them interesting?) and the historical military aspects were fascinating. A question that is still sticking in my mind after reading this great little story is, "Where are the MacKay pipes now? Do they actually exist somewhere?" The author doesn't say (maybe an addendum would have been a nice addition.) Be that as it may, the story does not suffer from lack of information, interest or excitement. If you're looking for some great summer reading that does what it sets out to do (i.e. entertain), this is the book. Once it gets rolling, it's difficult to put down. Take my word, you will not be disappointed.



2. This book could have been written in the 50's - it is so filled with great family values. The children are truly engaging and the relationship they have with their parents is exemplary, and the friendship they have with each other leaves one longing for the days before school-age violence. Don's descriptive writing allows one to see the environs quite beautifully, and I found myself wanting to purchase a home on their street, where I could be one of the neighbors, and enjoy the fair with them. I laughed and I cried with this book - the mystery itself was a great "yarn," as it ends with the "good guys" winning. Thanks. Don for the great read - get back to that desk now, and give us a sequel.



3. My daughter is thirteen years old. For the past two days she's been talking about this book she just read. To see what all the excitement was about I picked it up and began reading. I'm glad I did. It's been a long time since I read a "young adult" book, but this "Mystery of the Waterloo Bagpipes" really kept me interested all the way through to the exciting end. I really liked the story line about the old pipes, and being a history buff, was fascinated with the description of the events surrounding the battle at Waterloo. The small town, set in late summer, gave the story a warm, cozy feeling as did the friendship between the kids. Having a daughter, I was very glad to see the character "Spike" interact so well with her friends and ultimately take a stand and demonstrate her bravery, along with the boys, during the final confrontation with the evil Simon Gein. And the dog MacKenzie. . .I loved her! She gives new meaning to the word "spunk". This is really a great read for kids as well as adults. A wonderful ending. It has the word "movie" written all over it.



4. Just finished reading this book. Really enjoyed it. Brought back warm, personal memories of good friends and growing up in a small, rural town back in the fifties. I had a dog just like MacKenzie. Reminded me of the movie "Stand By Me." Loved the stuff about bagpipes. Very interesting. Would definitely recommend.



5. For those of you who have read and enjoyed "Mystery of the Waterloo Bagpipes," be advised that the saga continues with the recently published sequel "The Secret of Lightning Ridge." This new novel, set two years later admidst a treasure hunt, re-introduces the original characters and brings the story to an exciting and unexpectedly gruesome conclusion. A "must read" for those who enjoyed the original tale. Also, consider for your summer reading "Calvin Hemingway's Diary - A Novel" by the same author. It's a story about a young thirteen year old boy who is torn between being an author like his famous namesake or a small-town funeral home embalmer like his father. "Hysterical. Like reading Holden Caulfield on a sugar-high."The Secret of Lightning Ridge Calvin Hemingway's Diary: A Novel

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