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hckilgour's review against another edition
3.0
Overall it’s a cute kids book.
The characters had quite a bit of plot armor and always seemed to have good rolls. Bad rolls seemed just not a thing. But it’s a kids book, so expected.
I did like that this book did a really good job of showing and partially explaining how dnd is played.
The characters had quite a bit of plot armor and always seemed to have good rolls. Bad rolls seemed just not a thing. But it’s a kids book, so expected.
I did like that this book did a really good job of showing and partially explaining how dnd is played.
sindri_inn_arsaeli's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
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
5.0
Absolutely charming! Full of innocence and enthusiasm, this book is truly about the love of the game of Dungeons and Dragons, with the most lovable pups to guide the way. Fantastic to read with young kids who may be interested in gaming, the framing device of the dogs playing the game does a really fantastic job of demonstrating and explaining some of the most basic mechanics of the game in plot, making the book fully accessible to anyone, even those who knows nothing about the game. Having the plot follow the game, especially one staring a bunch of friendly dogs, makes the stakes very low, allows for nice fast pacing, and makes for a fun, relaxing read. The humor is clever and cute, and funny to adult and kid readers alike. My 8 and 11 year olds burst out laughing multiple times in the book! And clever little jokes the the hot dog water coming in pints, and Pickles' LOTR/hobbit reference was a nice nod to the adults who could think "I understood that reference!" A great read, and one I'm happy to recommend!
thoughtsandblots's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
gnomescottage's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
gingerbread_void's review
4.0
This was so hecking cute I could scream! I am just getting into Dungeons and Dragons and still learning how things work so this was not only an adorable story but taught me quite a bit about the game.
This is absolutely perfect for kids getting into the game or even those who love the game and just want a fun story. The art style is adorable and the game play is easy to understand but still follows a pretty normal campaign layout. The characters are also really cute and fun. This is definitely one I would recommend and plan to reread myself.
This is absolutely perfect for kids getting into the game or even those who love the game and just want a fun story. The art style is adorable and the game play is easy to understand but still follows a pretty normal campaign layout. The characters are also really cute and fun. This is definitely one I would recommend and plan to reread myself.
nightwing's review against another edition
4.0
Thanks to NetGalley & Macmillan Children's Publishing Group for the early copy in exchange for an honest review..
A very adorable D&D story with cute dogs! Definitely a must-read for younger audiences getting into D&D.
A very adorable D&D story with cute dogs! Definitely a must-read for younger audiences getting into D&D.
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