REVIEW NOVEL REMAJA STOP; MISTERI TOPENG HITAM [ENGLISH]

 

Do you remember the first book that ignited your passion for reading? For me, that book was a Goosebumps novel by RL. Stine. His writing style was so captivating that I still have fond memories of it today.

 

I first discovered Stine's works through my uncle, who used to rent books and comics from a local store. As a child, I was immediately hooked on the Goosebumps series and read them every chance I got. Stine's ability to create realistic characters with vivid descriptions made the stories come to life in my imagination.

As an adult, I still appreciate the impact that Stine's writing had on me as a child. It helped me develop a love for reading that I still have today. So, if you're looking for a good book to spark your child's imagination, I highly recommend picking up a Goosebumps novel by RL. Stine.

 

I won't be discussing Stine today. Instead, I'd like to introduce you to a piece of teenage literature that I've recently been reading. It's written by a well-known German author named Stefan Wolf, whose real name is Rolf Kalmuczak. Rolf worked as an editor in a newspaper agency, a lecturer, and also as a freelance writer for a series called Jerry Cotton.

 

"The Adventures of STOP" is a series about a teenage detective who likes to get involved in cases and solve them with the help of others. The series contains over 20 titles, and I recently read one called "Misteri Topeng Hitam” (i read the indonesian version one).

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The narrative begins with a theft case that is currently happening in the city where the STOP group resides. One night, while Sporty, Petra, Oskar, and Thomas were riding their bikes on The way back home, they crossed an elite complex and witnessed a strange scene. They saw someone climbing out of the rooftop of one of the luxury houses. The person was dressed in a black suit from head to toe. Sporty, being a Judo athlete, was the first person to decide to capture the thief since he is usually the one who assesses the situation.

 

Unexpectedly, on this occasion, Sporty and his three friends met a woman in a black suit, whom they later befriended. It turned out that the woman, whose name was Sabrina, was a former circus performer who had switched careers to become a salesperson at an insurance company.

 

Sabrina's boyfriend, Erich, also worked at the same company and had a role in offering insurance services to wealthy clients. However, his unusual advertising tactics were a cover for his secret plan to rob these wealthy customers.

 

Through their newfound acquaintance with Sabrina, Sporty and his group discovered the truth about Erich's scheme and uncovered a gang of thieves.

 

Behind Sabrina's back, Erich worked on a plan to earn more money by asking his ex-criminal friends to help him. Sporty and his friends, who once visited Erich and Sabrina's house, successfully stole a notebook containing the profiles of Erich's rich clients.

 

Sporty and his friends went through all the addresses and phone numbers, trying to find out who Erich was and what his true plan was. I can say that their adventure is worth reading. The language is easy to understand, making it suitable for teenagers. If you are a teacher, this book could be a good start for a reading lesson.

 

Each character has a strong personality. As a teenage literature book, it shows us the new young spirit of a detective. The cases might not be as tough as adult fiction detective stories, but in my opinion, the setting and the idea fit in with the teenage spirit.

 

Another wise message that I got from this book is solidarity and togetherness. The STOP members have for each other is a good example of a healthy friendship. Wolf also tries to give a message about how important it is to care for the environment. Teenagers are the next generation that everyone depends on. The idea of 'caring for your surroundings' is a good message to instill in their minds.

 

It is of utmost importance that we prevent our future leaders from losing interest in the world's affairs. We cannot afford to let apathy take over the younger generation. We must not allow our younger generation to become indifferent to global events.

 

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