pandacat42's review against another edition
This book wasn't for me. I don't think I could have imagined liking it as a kid either. Just thought the characters were undeveloped and the story doesn't really have a lot of depth. It's just really a light goofy read where things happen too fast.
sandraagee's review against another edition
4.0
This is weird boy humor that I can appreciate. Listened to this on audio, paired with book two ([b:The Not-So-Jolly Roger]) - not bad at all to listen to. It's kind of like a funnier, wackier, somewhat edgier version of The Magic Tree House. Kinda.
mrerickeith's review against another edition
3.0
Fun book with a good sense of humor. Thomas enjoyed reading it with me before bed the past few nights.
deepfreezebatman's review against another edition
4.0
I remember my elementary school librarian reading these books to our class when they came out. I also remember these books kicking a lot of ass!
I <3 Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith! :)
I <3 Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith! :)
meredith_gayle's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
rhiannoncs's review against another edition
3.0
Really cute - I enjoyed their terrifying take on Merlin.
beckybmckinney's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
So read this whole series in elementary school and was reminded of them recently, so I looked it up solely for nostalgia. I have a strong memory of getting in trouble during silent reading for laughing too loudly because of these. So fun.
spiderfelt's review against another edition
2.0
My son and daughter (5 and 7) were gripped by this book. We read it in three sittings, but they easily would have sat through the whole book if we had time. The dialogue was snappy and catchy, mixing a healthy dose of incredulity with the time travel bit.
beecheralyson's review against another edition
4.0
Though this is a very short chapter book (only about 50 pages), it does require some strong understanding of language and vocabulary which might trip up younger readers. The premise is that 3 friends end up back in time with the Knights of the Roundtable. There is a mixture of present day talk with some formal language (ie. What sayeth he? - type of stuff) There is a lot of humor and fun and could be a great start for kids who might be overwhelmed by a longer book.
caridad's review against another edition
2.0
It was ok.... I was expecting a little bit more informational facts about King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.