sarabaggins's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 star
This was a quick, amusing, cute read. It was really funny (I love Wiglaf's pet pig Daisy!), and I would recommend it to younger kids beginning to read.
This was a quick, amusing, cute read. It was really funny (I love Wiglaf's pet pig Daisy!), and I would recommend it to younger kids beginning to read.
deepfreezebatman's review against another edition
4.0
A cute, clever, and witty start to a great series. Dragon Slayers Academy features Wiglaf, a shy small boy who wants to be a hero. Filled with funny jokes, puns, and pig-latin.
Overall DSA is one of the best beginner chapter book series I've found so far. I've read the first 3 and can't wait to read more.
Overall DSA is one of the best beginner chapter book series I've found so far. I've read the first 3 and can't wait to read more.
snowelf's review against another edition
3.0
I was quite excited for this series, when I saw how many of them are available (20 in all). I figured my six year old would be very interested in a book that's sort of a cross between the [b:How to Train Your Dragon|352262|How to Train Your Dragon (How to Train Your Dragon, #1)|Cressida Cowell|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1431930187s/352262.jpg|1484561] books and [b:Harry Potter|3|Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1)|J.K. Rowling|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1361572757s/3.jpg|4640799], or something similar in spirit to The Kingdom of Wrenly which he had gobbled up earlier. Well, it was very close to what I expected. The language is somewhat similar to [b:How to Train Your Dragon|352262|How to Train Your Dragon (How to Train Your Dragon, #1)|Cressida Cowell|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1431930187s/352262.jpg|1484561], if slightly less jovial, and the book is generously illustrated in black and white. But, it didn't click with my son at all, unfortunately. He put it down after three chapters, saying he didn't like it. Not quite sure why, but we might try again next year. To be honest, I didn't find it terribly funny myself, although there is some word play with names and stuff and decent attempts at puns. There is additional material at the end too, maps and character trivia, which might have delighted my son had he made it all the way.
ryanjamesburt's review against another edition
3.0
Was hoping for a little bit more. But still a somewhat entertaining read of a very very nice kid somehow trying to become a Dragon Slayer and a hero.
hannah337's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
alissabar's review against another edition
3.0
Nothing super spectacular about this beginning to this children's series, but it's enjoyable and I can tell why kids would like it and come back for more.
cooks4eleven's review against another edition
3.0
Super cute. I think my young readers will really enjoy it.
onilyn's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
divadiane's review against another edition
4.0
I'm sure a lot of the jokes and nuance of this book went straight over my 5 year old's head, but he loves dragons and we just recently graduated to chapter books for read aloud books. Reading aloud means I can explain the unfamiliar vocabulary as well. He thoroughly enjoyed it and Mommy found it entertaining as well.