jlennidorner's review against another edition
5.0
I received this ARC free from the mailing list. My review and rating are honest.
This was an exciting adventure book for young people. There's diversity in the characters. Emotion was well-done. The settings are spectacularly fleshed out. (I want to live in the cave house!)
If you cut down an early Harry Potter book to just the three of them on an adventure-of-purpose, you'd have the feel of this book. It reminded me a bit of my own youth, which is, perhaps, why I enjoyed it so much.
This was an exciting adventure book for young people. There's diversity in the characters. Emotion was well-done. The settings are spectacularly fleshed out. (I want to live in the cave house!)
If you cut down an early Harry Potter book to just the three of them on an adventure-of-purpose, you'd have the feel of this book. It reminded me a bit of my own youth, which is, perhaps, why I enjoyed it so much.
jemifraser's review against another edition
5.0
I received a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
...And I'm so glad I did! This is a fantastic fun-filled adventure that is going to appeal to so many of my students (and their parents and teachers, too!). Sam is a terrific character - smart without being annoying, willing to take risks without being obnoxious and a good, loyal friend.
The cast of the supporting characters (human and otherwise!) is rich and textured with terrific details. The mystery plot is fun and intriguing.
Really hoping for more fun from this group of characters!
...And I'm so glad I did! This is a fantastic fun-filled adventure that is going to appeal to so many of my students (and their parents and teachers, too!). Sam is a terrific character - smart without being annoying, willing to take risks without being obnoxious and a good, loyal friend.
The cast of the supporting characters (human and otherwise!) is rich and textured with terrific details. The mystery plot is fun and intriguing.
Really hoping for more fun from this group of characters!
tyrean's review
5.0
This fun, middle school read captures the heart of friendship between three young men on an road-trip style adventure that takes them on a journey of history, spelunking, and culture. Plus, there are dragons! After I finished, the song "Stand By Me" kept running through my head. This story has an iconic yet contemporary feel with some exciting and surprising twists of adventure fantasy and cultural history. In short, C. Lee McKenzie has a created another great novel!
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