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devlavaca's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The idea of the book was better than the actual book. Still, had some great lines.
Almost certainly best read aloud
Almost certainly best read aloud
howiedoowinfam's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
tense
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? Yes
4.0
bookbrenna's review
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
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? It's complicated
4.5
I loved this book so, so much. It's clever, fun, funny and a fast read. The writing is quick and packs a punch and the the illustrations are wonderful.
1_and_owenly's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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? No
5.0
A perfect all ages adaptation of the 1st third of the classic poem. The art is creepy and hilarious. The adults are horrible. The kids are awesome. It's exactly what a kid's version of Beowulf should be.
bansolitude's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
especiallysarah's review
adventurous
funny
inspiring
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? No
4.75
neenthefiend's review
4.0
This was so much fun. The illustrations are detailed and the actual verbiage made me giggle. My favorite form of escapism lately is nostalgic middle grade books, but this one proved to be a contemporary romp. If you are reading with a child, or if the child is embarking on a solo read, definitely continue onto the larger prose at the end. It utilizes accessible/silly language to explain the origins of the poem with a brief foray into the etymology of Old English and a formulaic break down regarding poetic devices.
dominicangirl's review
adventurous
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
jeninmotion's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
My 6 year old shrieked "this is fantastic, when is the next one?" upon finishing. It is fast even as a bedtime story; took us 4 nights.