Alex Cross’s son Ali is an accomplished mystery-solver and #1 bestseller. Ali and his friends were just hanging out in Anacostia Park . . . then they became witnesses to a crime. Alex wants Ali to stay far away from the investigation. But Ali isn't going anywhere, not when his new friend Zoe is in trouble. It's up to Ali to figure out why she's lying to the police—and who she's protecting. This is Ali's…
4.1Overall Score
Ali Cross: Like Father, Like Son
Reader's Review The second installment in the Ali Cross series is just as full of adventure, mystery and thrills but is spoiled by the relationship between Ali and Zoe - the girl he both likes ...
Reader’s Review
The second installment in the Ali Cross series is just as full of adventure, mystery and thrills but is spoiled by the relationship between Ali and Zoe – the girl he both likes and suspects of hiding something. There are a number of discussions of their relationship and a few small kisses, which may not be appropriate for all readers.
To look out for
- Islamic Values: In order to solve the mystery Ali sneaks away from home and school on a number of occasions, lying to his grandma and disobeying his parents. However he always tells the truth afterwards.
- Romance: Ali and Zoe are beginning to have feelings for each other. Ali wonders if she is his girlfriend. She writes a poem for him. They share two quick kisses.
- Violence: Ali almost falls off a roof ladder. Zoe gets shot in the wrist. Police violently clean up a street with homeless people. Ali gets knocked down and chips his tooth.
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