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daines's review against another edition
Utterly silly premise, but fun nonetheless.
a_manning11's review
5.0
A boy's story, but one that adventure-loving girls will enjoy as well. Kevin learns a lot about himself when he is visited by a Korean king who was born in 55BC. All of a sudden, Kevin has to use all his wits to help Archer return to his country and his time before the clock runs out. I enjoyed both the adventurous plot and the cultural information contained in this novel.
abigailbat's review against another edition
3.0
When an ancient Korean archer appears in Kevin's bedroom one February afternoon, neither of them are sure what happened. The only thing Kevin knows is that he's got to get Archer back in his own time before they change the course of history forever.
Obviously the set-up is meant to tell a story that educates as well as entertains. The book is mostly successful in incorporating facts organically and there is enough arrow-wielding action to entertain most kids. The audio recording was fine, though not particularly spectacular.
Obviously the set-up is meant to tell a story that educates as well as entertains. The book is mostly successful in incorporating facts organically and there is enough arrow-wielding action to entertain most kids. The audio recording was fine, though not particularly spectacular.
jennybeastie's review
3.0
Despite a bit of a slow start, this adventure with a boy of Korean decent helping a legendary Korean archer king back to his time has a lot of charm and interest. Math problems and seriously cool archery throughout, some Korean history, some excellent meditation and focus instruction. Feels the tiniest bit dated, but generally fun!
bosbie's review
3.0
3/5 stars
a cute little romp. read this on audiobook, which really enhanced the experience. overall a very good children's adventure
a cute little romp. read this on audiobook, which really enhanced the experience. overall a very good children's adventure
stephb413's review
4.0
3.5 A creative and engaging time travel tale celebrating history, specifically Korean, in a modern American setting. The unlikely friendship between Archer and Kevin is sweet, meaningful, and humous given their two millennia age difference. A joyful and pleasant read for anyone!
abookishheritage's review
5.0
Kevin has a surprise visit from Chu-mong (AKA: Archer)an ancient Korean king who has magically appear in the his modern world. They only have until sunset that day to return Archer to his time before the end of the Chinese New Year.
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