auscaz's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
allreads's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
yapha's review against another edition
4.0
Lots of good friend and family issues and lessons in here. And dragons!! Lots of dragons! Recommended for grades 2 & up. Best to read the series in order.
mckenzierichardson's review against another edition
4.0
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Another wonderful story following Nory and her friends in the Upside-Down Magic program, along with some new ones made along the way.
In the fourth book, the kids in the Upside-Down Magic class head to Dragon Haven for three days to learn about and interaction with real dragons. Yet unexpected surprises are in store for them all as they continue to learn to control their magical abilities as well as interact with magic students from another school.
This one focuses mostly on Nory and Andres, giving insight into his experiences as an Upside-Down Flyer. Along the way topics of exclusion, confidence, and perspective-taking are incorporated. We're also introduced to another type of magic, double talent, in which a person has control over two types of magic.
A great continuation of the series, celebrating diversity and inclusion. I love the way the series has developed with the characters learning to embrace their talents instead of being embarrassed by them. There are many great lessons worked into the books in ways that are still fun, engaging, and interesting. There's plenty of magic, dragons, and shenanigans while still presenting positive ways to view differentness and individuality.
I will say, if you haven't read the other books in the series, I'd start there. While there is some backtracking on events that happened in the other books, much of the world setup will be confusing and not make much sense if you haven't read the series from the beginning.
Looking forward to book 5.
Another wonderful story following Nory and her friends in the Upside-Down Magic program, along with some new ones made along the way.
In the fourth book, the kids in the Upside-Down Magic class head to Dragon Haven for three days to learn about and interaction with real dragons. Yet unexpected surprises are in store for them all as they continue to learn to control their magical abilities as well as interact with magic students from another school.
This one focuses mostly on Nory and Andres, giving insight into his experiences as an Upside-Down Flyer. Along the way topics of exclusion, confidence, and perspective-taking are incorporated. We're also introduced to another type of magic, double talent, in which a person has control over two types of magic.
A great continuation of the series, celebrating diversity and inclusion. I love the way the series has developed with the characters learning to embrace their talents instead of being embarrassed by them. There are many great lessons worked into the books in ways that are still fun, engaging, and interesting. There's plenty of magic, dragons, and shenanigans while still presenting positive ways to view differentness and individuality.
I will say, if you haven't read the other books in the series, I'd start there. While there is some backtracking on events that happened in the other books, much of the world setup will be confusing and not make much sense if you haven't read the series from the beginning.
Looking forward to book 5.
imaclogger23's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
jbrooxd's review against another edition
4.0
Good continuation of this series. I enjoyed Andres’ story. The setting and the series focus on identity were what I enjoyed most about this book. Story-wise this was a 3 to 3.5 star book but those two factors bumped it up.
orchardoriole's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
engelkat's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0