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yapha's review
4.0
The second book in The Menagerie series is even better than the first! More mythical creatures, more exciting adventures, more funny middle school situations. I can't wait to read the third. Recommended for grades 3-6.
samthebookdevotee's review
lighthearted
medium-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
5.0
momloves2read's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
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
5.0
lizlogan's review against another edition
4.0
I'm not sure I like this novel better or the first. I liked seeing the additional creatures in the story, especially the kilin. The tone was also much more serious in this one. I enjoyed learning more about the zoo's workings, but I think what I would like to see more in this whole series are descriptions of the creatures. There are some descriptions, but I think it was telling that the author felt it necessary to include a picture guide in the back of this book versus the other one. I also found myself looking up some of the creatures (which may have just been something that I do anyhow), but is a bit of a pet peeve: if you are writing to a general audience that is not especially prepared for a specialized topic you don't have to dumb it down, but at least describe it well. I'm not asked for one cent words versus two dollar words, but if you start talking about a creature and describe it as "murdery" that does not help a lot with the appearance. That particular creature I just mentioned does have an adequate description, but not enough do as all so far have returned and been important. Finally, WEREROOSTER! Brilliant!
bookish_princess's review against another edition
5.0
Another fabulously magical story! I loved the new mythical creatures we met and the continued mystery.
katiegrrrl's review against another edition
4.0
Just as good as the first! Great for family read aloud.
jynd's review
adventurous
fast-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
3.0
critter's review against another edition
4.0
With a week to prove Scratch’s innocence, Logan, Zoe, and Blue set out on another adventure to prove what really happened to Pelly. While searching for clues, they stumble across Marco, a wererooster, and the rest of his family who are werecreatures.
This entire series has had a really fun element to it. The mythical creatures and the people involved in the story are very well written. I loved the dramatic phoenix in this book. The mystery behind the saboteurs increase in this volume and the main characters draw closer to the truth. The book is very much an easy read that promises lot of fun and adventure along the way.
This entire series has had a really fun element to it. The mythical creatures and the people involved in the story are very well written. I loved the dramatic phoenix in this book. The mystery behind the saboteurs increase in this volume and the main characters draw closer to the truth. The book is very much an easy read that promises lot of fun and adventure along the way.