jazzywrites's review

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adventurous informative 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

4.0

zoewellington's review

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5.0

So much better than the choose your own adventure series of my childhood! I read this to a 4 year old at his insistence and was pleasantly surprised that he stuck with it until nearly the end of his story track. He probably would have lasted if it wasn't bed time and my voice didn't do that lulling thing we all love so well. ;) I did sit and finish the last ten pages or so on my own. :D

williamsdebbied's review

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3.0

Growing up, I devoured choose-your-own-adventure books. This one is an interesting update on the concept.

You are a teen chosen for an expedition along the Amazon River. The choices you make along the way determine whether you will make it to the end of the expedition or even survive to see your home again. For an adult reader, the survival choices are a bit too simplistic. However, this book would definitely appeal to younger readers.

The graphics are well done and engaging, and there are some interesting facts about life in the rainforest and why it is important to preserve these natural habitats for posterity.

sarahsvarda's review

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5.0

Oh my goodness...the kids are going to eat this series up! Especially the boys! I was pleasantly surprised that before I could start the story, I was instructed to flip to the back of the book to read the very short field guide with tips that I needed to remember to survive in the Amazon. I only read for about thirty minutes and met angry bees, found myself dehydrated, and found a poisonous snake under the firewood that I was collecting! I think this series will fly off the shelves!
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