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briarrose1021's review against another edition
4.0
For his birthday, Joe receives a mysterious, magical book that transports him and his two friends back in time to King Arthur's court. Faced with the dangerous Black Knight, a giant, and a dragon, will the boys be able to save themselves and figure out a way home.
Definitely an interesting way to start a series.
Definitely an interesting way to start a series.
morganthelibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
I'm obsessed with this book and this trio. They all play off each other so well (I particularly like Sam). My favorite scene was when Sam takes on the Giant. Touche Sam, Touche. I don't know why I never read these as a kid, but I'm ready to binge read them. What can I say, I'm a sucker for time-travel!!
cjeziorski's review against another edition
4.0
I read this book robs ago when it was first published. Joe, Sam, and Fred are transported back to Camelot, where they deal with the Black Knight, a giant, and a dragon. Lots of humor and some good jokes. The pace is pretty quick, and the book itself has stood up—students still enjoy the series. This is one of our Battle Books this year as well, and it will be a good option for our lower readers.
ashlyn_f_stel's review against another edition
4.0
Such a good and quick read! I loved this tv show and I had no idea they were books until I saw them at Costco. I borrowed the audiobook from my library so it could be used for the buzzwordathon for this month where the word is “time”. I’m so glad I read this and I definitely want to pick up the rest of the series!
jonathanwlodarski's review against another edition
4.0
I LOVE THE TIME WARP TRIO. Seriously. So good.
jules86's review against another edition
5.0
Really enjoyable cute book. It would make an excellent read aloud, and example of hook, and descriptions, ending,... the parts of writing in general.
ahpotts's review against another edition
4.0
Kids giggled all the way through this one. Must find the next!
allison_13's review against another edition
3.0
One minute, Joe and his friends are sitting around his kitchen table as he opens a birthday present from his Uncle Joe; the next, they find themselves being run down by a black knight!
It turns out Joe, Sam, and Frank have been transported back in time to Camelot. And Camelot is being attacked by an angry giant AND an angry dragon at the same time! Also, Merlin doesn't believe they are magicians. It's up to the trio to save the castle, prove their skills, and somehow make it back home.
I was hooked from the fist sentence, "Halt, vile knaves! Prepare to die!" I'm fairly certain I read one of these books when I was in second grade, and I'm fairly certain it took me quite a while to finish. Today, I managed the 55 pages in under an hour.
This book seems geared towards mostly boys. Of course girls will like it too (particularly tomboys), but I find in the first, second, and third grade years, kids really start identifying with "girl things" and "boy things." The three main characters being boys, the art style, and the fact that the main humor was a disgusting belching giant, I suspect more boys will read this.
It turns out Joe, Sam, and Frank have been transported back in time to Camelot. And Camelot is being attacked by an angry giant AND an angry dragon at the same time! Also, Merlin doesn't believe they are magicians. It's up to the trio to save the castle, prove their skills, and somehow make it back home.
I was hooked from the fist sentence, "Halt, vile knaves! Prepare to die!" I'm fairly certain I read one of these books when I was in second grade, and I'm fairly certain it took me quite a while to finish. Today, I managed the 55 pages in under an hour.
This book seems geared towards mostly boys. Of course girls will like it too (particularly tomboys), but I find in the first, second, and third grade years, kids really start identifying with "girl things" and "boy things." The three main characters being boys, the art style, and the fact that the main humor was a disgusting belching giant, I suspect more boys will read this.
cuocuo's review against another edition
4.0
When his Uncle gives him a magical book for his birthday, Joe and his two best friends are transported back in time, where they encounter the knights of the round table, a giant, the famous sorcerer Merlin, and a dragon. This fast paced transitional chapter book is thematically similar to [a:Mary Pope Osborne|578|Mary Pope Osborne|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1209048001p2/578.jpg]'s Magic Treehouse and should appeal to fans of that series. This first book in the series ends satisfactorily but whets the readers' appetite for the sequels. The book's short length and generously spaced text lay-out are perfect for the intended age level. Lane Smith's exaggerated, art deco reminiscent illustrations add interest and often help inform the text. Especially recommended for reluctant male readers in 3rd to 5th grade who should appreciate Scieszka's conversational and authentic "guy" voice. This series should be popular in both public and school libraries.
jmshirtz's review against another edition
5.0
I’ve loved this series since I was a kid, but I’ve never read the first until now. What fun! The dialogue is always so funny! And the situations are always ridiculous. :)