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brendalovesbooks's review
3.0
I didn't love this, and mostly found it pretty dumb. It will definitely be enjoyed more by its target audience, and there was some fun action that kids will like. I just didn't particularly care for it.
emelkay24's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Compared to what I remember the subsequent books being like, not that funny or exciting. The bizarro version of The Magic Tree House.
gamz's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
akublik's review against another edition
While this series is aimed at boys (lots of silly/gross humour) R. might enjoy this series.
jennymock's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. I like the premise and definitely want to read the other books in the series.
erincataldi's review against another edition
4.0
Having been a fan of Jon Scieszka and his humorous fairy tale adaptations (The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Odd Tales, The True Story of the Three Little Pigs) I was more than happy to sit down and read one of his beginning reader novels. The Time Warp Trio is a cute little series and Knights of the Kitchen Table is the first in the series. This story follows three young boys as they are magically transported back through time to the age of King Arthur and the knights of the round table. They quickly realize that this little trip is no cake walk. They have to live without baseball, tv, and showers! Plus they quickly discover that in order to prove themselves to the court they have to help defend the kingdom from the Big Black Knight, a giant, and a dragon. Are they up for the task? Will they ever make it home in time for dinner?
This story contains many of the characteristics/motifs that Tunnel et al. mentions are present in traditional fantasy stories. The thee boys find themselves playing the role of hero of the kingdom, there are magical elements (getting sent back in time), and fantastic objects (the book Joe receives for his birthday that sends the three friends back in time).
Overall, I think that kids would really enjoy reading this book. It isn't complex, it is a simple, straightforward read that is made humorous and engaging by the captivating illustrations that are thrown in throughout the book.
This story contains many of the characteristics/motifs that Tunnel et al. mentions are present in traditional fantasy stories. The thee boys find themselves playing the role of hero of the kingdom, there are magical elements (getting sent back in time), and fantastic objects (the book Joe receives for his birthday that sends the three friends back in time).
Overall, I think that kids would really enjoy reading this book. It isn't complex, it is a simple, straightforward read that is made humorous and engaging by the captivating illustrations that are thrown in throughout the book.
leskit's review against another edition
4.0
I had never read these books. I don't recall my son ever bringing them home when he was in elementary school. They are on the shelves on my library and are on the list of possible books to be weeded. I thought I would read the first one to the 3rd grade classes and it was great fun - we all enjoyed it. I had a lot of fun reading it out loud - lots of opportunity for different voices. Alas - they are not being checked out so I will probably need to weed them.
mnswainey7's review against another edition
4.0
My two sons loved having this book read to them. What a fun, short and easy reading book. They kids want me to get the set!