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jnishi's review
4.0
I stand in solidarity with the HarperCollins Union who are fighting for fair and livable wages and an equitable work environment and will post my review for this wonderful book once a fair contract has been reached.
ekimball's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-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
4.5
Who doesn’t want to read about an adorable, immortal Fenris (Fenrir) puppy frolicking around, getting distracted by eating cars on the way to bringing about Ragnarok?!
libreroaming's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 a cute if slight romp that skews young middle grade.
kelleemoye's review
4.0
This is a newer book that all of my elementary and middle school educators will want to get for their classroom or library! Van Eekhout takes the reader on a heart-stopping adventure full of Norse mythology, including the potential for the mythological pup, Fenris, to eat the entire world. Mott is a character that readers will connect with and the friendships found within the pages are unique and heartwarming. I cannot wait to share this book with students!
brittradomski's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
bigbear73's review
3.0
TBH, we DNFed this.
It was pretty fun, but not as fun as the other 3 books I was reading with 9 yo, and the library needed it back.
Fenris is adorable, Mott is lovable, and the world building is pretty good.
We liked what we saw, but not enough to get again anytime soon, if that makes sense.
It was pretty fun, but not as fun as the other 3 books I was reading with 9 yo, and the library needed it back.
Fenris is adorable, Mott is lovable, and the world building is pretty good.
We liked what we saw, but not enough to get again anytime soon, if that makes sense.
madeye93's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
3.5
raucous's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
This is a fun and clever middle grade mashup of Norse mythology, animal rescue, and a girl who is determined to keep her promises in a world where it seems that no one else does. Highly recommended.
jonmhansen's review
5.0
A charming story about the end of the world. Also has many amusing exchanges, such as this one:
"Why do you people talk so weird?"
"We don't talk weird."
"Yeah, you do. You're all 'Lo and forsooth, beware the puppy, for he will, like, wreak havoc upon all you know.'"
"Well, you people are all 'I have a bank account. Those shoes are cool. Have you seen my trombone?'"