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jennybeastie's review
4.0
Surprisingly entertaining time travel adventure -- I appreciate that Ranger doesn't talk, isn't a person in a dog suit -- he's just a dog, doing what he's trained to do and very puzzled about his adventure. Also appreciate this excellent introduction to the Oregon Trail for young readers.
okiecozyreader's review
I love books that teach something with a fun story. My son enjoyed this book.
sarahrusty's review
3.0
Great mix of time travel and historical facts all combined into a great chapter book series!
astrongama's review
5.0
It was super adorable! I thought the time period was portrayed well, and the story line was cool. It had adventure, a few sad parts, and some small moments of suspense. Overall, it was a great book! Hope to move onto the next one!
onegalreading's review
4.0
Wholesome story for boys or girls with history entwined throughout, will check out the rest of the series
csalek's review
5.0
"Ranger understood sad. He remembered when Luke and Sadie's grandmother had died, and everyone cried. He understood there wasn't much you could do about sad. But snuggling sometimes helped a little, so that’s what Ranger did."
Love this relatable text. But my questions about time travel in this universe are unanswered — don't want to spoil by quoting it, but the last sentence calls my assumption that it is linear into question. Ranger seems to be traveling back in time from the same home base (in Narnia style, no time seems to have passed when he "returns" from his adventures), but it's unclear whether those adventures are taking place in an alternate timeline or in this one. Again, just that one ambiguous last line has got me thinking. Perhaps I will learn more later in the series.
Love this relatable text. But my questions about time travel in this universe are unanswered — don't want to spoil by quoting it, but the last sentence calls my assumption that it is linear into question. Ranger seems to be traveling back in time from the same home base (in Narnia style, no time seems to have passed when he "returns" from his adventures), but it's unclear whether those adventures are taking place in an alternate timeline or in this one. Again, just that one ambiguous last line has got me thinking. Perhaps I will learn more later in the series.
frankisib's review
4.0
A good series for transitional readers. Kids will understand concept and they'll like the historical fiction.
mistree's review
4.0
How could I resist trying a book about a time traveling dog? Unique concept that worked well.