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mehsi's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars. I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
I would have rated this higher, but sorry, this is a doodle your own adventure, and that just doesn’t work if it is an e-ARC. You can’t do anything to participate with the drawings. Using your imagination is fun, but it kind of sucks, I wanted to draw, but couldn’t. I think this book works best as a physical ARC, that way people can enjoy all the aspects of the book, and not just the story or the art.
Because the story was really fun, though I found the duck a bit too annoying and too all-knowing (a character trait I really hate in characters). But at times he was pretty decent, his narration was quite fun.
The adventure, the mission, the enemies? I really liked them and I was laughing, evil slugs? Slugs taking a bath? Slugs having a party?
I also loved the trip to the planet of the slugs, all the stuff that needed to be done before we could leave.
The art was really fitting for this book. It was sketchy/doodley and it just matched with the fact you have to drawn your own adventure (which I couldn’t :().There aren’t that many colours used (Blue/orange/white seem to be the main ones), but I did like that.
But yeah, it is just a shame I couldn’t participate in all the fun. Of course I used my imagination, but I would rather have seen my imagination drawn on the pages.
But all in all, this is a pretty good book, and I love the idea of it. I am sure this is the perfect book for kids who like to draw, but also for kids who might be reluctant readers. This will surely motivate them to read as they can create their own stories.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I would have rated this higher, but sorry, this is a doodle your own adventure, and that just doesn’t work if it is an e-ARC. You can’t do anything to participate with the drawings. Using your imagination is fun, but it kind of sucks, I wanted to draw, but couldn’t. I think this book works best as a physical ARC, that way people can enjoy all the aspects of the book, and not just the story or the art.
Because the story was really fun, though I found the duck a bit too annoying and too all-knowing (a character trait I really hate in characters). But at times he was pretty decent, his narration was quite fun.
The adventure, the mission, the enemies? I really liked them and I was laughing, evil slugs? Slugs taking a bath? Slugs having a party?
I also loved the trip to the planet of the slugs, all the stuff that needed to be done before we could leave.
The art was really fitting for this book. It was sketchy/doodley and it just matched with the fact you have to drawn your own adventure (which I couldn’t :().There aren’t that many colours used (Blue/orange/white seem to be the main ones), but I did like that.
But yeah, it is just a shame I couldn’t participate in all the fun. Of course I used my imagination, but I would rather have seen my imagination drawn on the pages.
But all in all, this is a pretty good book, and I love the idea of it. I am sure this is the perfect book for kids who like to draw, but also for kids who might be reluctant readers. This will surely motivate them to read as they can create their own stories.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
starnosedmole's review against another edition
4.0
A goofy interactive book perfect for fans of Captain Underpants. Use your drawing skills to partake in this adventure against the slimy space slugs!
saragrochowski's review against another edition
5.0
I am so excited about this book and series! Highly, highly recommend.
imjustcupcake's review against another edition
5.0
The first book in this series is The Search for the Slimy Space Slugs. In this book we learn a lot about the organization that you "the main character" is newly working for. You also get introduced to Carl the duck. Carl is not only your companion and guide through your adventure, but he is also the narrator.
In this adventure you get sent off to space to find the slimy space slugs that stole something important from head quarters. You, with the help of Carl, have to get it back!
The Series
Now that I have given you a brief background about both of the books that are released so far in the Doodle Adventures series, I want to take a moment to tell you something about these books. Something that takes them above and beyond other books meant for elementary grade readers.
While both of these books are still filled with pictures that help keep your, maybe reluctant, reader entertained and into the story they also employ another technique to help them get engaged and use their imagination. YOU GET TO DRAW PART OF THE STORY YOURSELF!
Carl the duck actually helps you with the drawing part. He tells you when and where and what. But he never tells you HOW. You get to use your imagination for that part. And then you get to draw it, making it a part of the story!
I think that this technique is excellent for a few reasons and here they are:
If you have a reluctant reader, drawing part of the story may actually take their minds off the fact that they are actually reading!
If you have a budding author who loves to tell stories, it is a great way to help them get started.
If you have a little artist they get to read AND draw! And it is okay!
It really helps get the reader involved in the story.
The one downside to this though is that, once drawn in, they don't get to draw in it again. They could, however, add to their drawing each and every time they reread the story though!
The stories in the Doodle Adventure series are fun and filled with imagination. They are sure to pull you and/or your young reader into the story with the added bonus of participating in the creation of the adventure!
All reviews and opinions are based on copies provided by the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review. They are mine and mine alone and have not been influenced by the publisher in any way.
Find more of my reviews here:
http://readingwithcupcakes.blogspot.com/
In this adventure you get sent off to space to find the slimy space slugs that stole something important from head quarters. You, with the help of Carl, have to get it back!
The Series
Now that I have given you a brief background about both of the books that are released so far in the Doodle Adventures series, I want to take a moment to tell you something about these books. Something that takes them above and beyond other books meant for elementary grade readers.
While both of these books are still filled with pictures that help keep your, maybe reluctant, reader entertained and into the story they also employ another technique to help them get engaged and use their imagination. YOU GET TO DRAW PART OF THE STORY YOURSELF!
Carl the duck actually helps you with the drawing part. He tells you when and where and what. But he never tells you HOW. You get to use your imagination for that part. And then you get to draw it, making it a part of the story!
I think that this technique is excellent for a few reasons and here they are:
If you have a reluctant reader, drawing part of the story may actually take their minds off the fact that they are actually reading!
If you have a budding author who loves to tell stories, it is a great way to help them get started.
If you have a little artist they get to read AND draw! And it is okay!
It really helps get the reader involved in the story.
The one downside to this though is that, once drawn in, they don't get to draw in it again. They could, however, add to their drawing each and every time they reread the story though!
The stories in the Doodle Adventure series are fun and filled with imagination. They are sure to pull you and/or your young reader into the story with the added bonus of participating in the creation of the adventure!
All reviews and opinions are based on copies provided by the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review. They are mine and mine alone and have not been influenced by the publisher in any way.
Find more of my reviews here:
http://readingwithcupcakes.blogspot.com/
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