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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
I finally understand how great these books are for explaining prejudice and intolerance. Now that I've read this, I think it'll be easy to use this book as a reference when talking about prejudice in our real world.
The tale itself -- of three animals trying to save the world and wrap up a trilogy where book 2 ended with a cliffhanger ending -- isn't terribly original, but I do like the fact that the adventurers (and, in fact, many of the characters along the way) are animals. Gilbert adds a lot of humor and I'd read the book just to see what he is going to say next. I'd say that the puddle viewing forecasts of the future add a lot of suspense, too. Prophesies and seeing the future is handled very well in this book: things that seem very understandable keep turning out differently than the reader expects.
The tale itself -- of three animals trying to save the world and wrap up a trilogy where book 2 ended with a cliffhanger ending -- isn't terribly original, but I do like the fact that the adventurers (and, in fact, many of the characters along the way) are animals. Gilbert adds a lot of humor and I'd read the book just to see what he is going to say next. I'd say that the puddle viewing forecasts of the future add a lot of suspense, too. Prophesies and seeing the future is handled very well in this book: things that seem very understandable keep turning out differently than the reader expects.
L'avventura dei nostri tre amici famigli non è conclusa; Paksahara è ancora in possesso dei poteri magici degli umani di Vastia e sta allargando il suo esercito di famigli zombie per buttare giù i tre Petroglifi che renderebbero la fortezza in cui è rinchiusa e dalla quale lancia incantesimi su tutto il regno, rintracciabile. Aldwyn, Skylar e Gilbert partiranno alla ricerca dei 7 animali che dovrebbero riuscire ad annullare questo incantesimo, non senza qualche difficoltà.
Come al solito c'è avventura, ci sono risate, ci sono nuovi personaggi a cui affezionarsi e il tutto è di una leggerezza unica.
Come al solito c'è avventura, ci sono risate, ci sono nuovi personaggi a cui affezionarsi e il tutto è di una leggerezza unica.
adventurous
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I am really enjoying this series! I love how all the different magical animal species have unique talents, and how they live in areas specifically suited for them. This installment had a number of twists and unexpected revelations, making it an even more compelling read than the previous two books.
I think I would have given this book 5 stars if not for the explicitly gruesome descriptions of zombie animals! The target audience is grades 3-7, so I guess the content is mostly appropriate for that age range... My third grade daughter seemed less bothered by the Dead Army than I was, so maybe it's my own prudish sensibilities that make me a little wary of the violence and gore in this book. Also, I didn't understand the point of the short-lived re-introduction of Grimslade.
I think I would have given this book 5 stars if not for the explicitly gruesome descriptions of zombie animals! The target audience is grades 3-7, so I guess the content is mostly appropriate for that age range... My third grade daughter seemed less bothered by the Dead Army than I was, so maybe it's my own prudish sensibilities that make me a little wary of the violence and gore in this book. Also, I didn't understand the point of the short-lived re-introduction of Grimslade.
Still an enjoyable series to read. I wish they'd focus a bit less on Aldwyn and a bit more on the other Familiars and the Loyals.
adventurous
medium-paced