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jennymock's review
3.0
Very much enjoyed this novel. It's a great book for reluctant readers thanks to the quickly catching plot. The author shares his Abenaki ancestry through storytelling and weaves an interesting story involving two Abenaki characters, teenage Paul and his Grampa Peter, who face creatures of nightmare proportions - both modern day heartless, greedy thugs and an ancient mythology Native American monster named Pmola.
librariann's review against another edition
3.0
Ages 9+ (violence)
In New England group of unscrupulous media personalities kidnaps a grandfather and grandson of Abenaki heritage, hoping they will be led to the treasure of the Pmona, a giant birdlike creature of native lore.
Not really horror, but a good short suspenseful story for most middle school & junior high readers.
In New England group of unscrupulous media personalities kidnaps a grandfather and grandson of Abenaki heritage, hoping they will be led to the treasure of the Pmona, a giant birdlike creature of native lore.
Not really horror, but a good short suspenseful story for most middle school & junior high readers.
stephanieridiculous's review against another edition
3.0
A pretty solid action adventure where the young man is Indigenous and the Cryptid is real. Would be great for spooky season! Has a lot of violence, but its fairly non graphic. Grandpa was the best & the real star of the book & I wouldn't have been mad if the book had actually been about him instead.
sara_has_no_h's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
hopegirl0727's review against another edition
3.0
Fun little novel about a young man and his grandfather. His grandfather is a man of few words but is still incredibly knowledgable. When some wicked people come seeking his knowledge, he and his grandson must work together to survive.
I appreciated that the "teenager" in this book was a good kid. He wasn't angsty. He listened to his grandfather, he remembered the advice his parents and grandfather had given him throughout his life, and he kept a good head on his shoulders. The events of this book were difficult enough without some good ol' fashioned teenage angst thrown in the midst. I also enjoyed that there were lots of good little lessons. Keep your cool when you're in a tough spot. Remember that when you're in a tough spot, it could be worse. If you're working against someone, try to think beyond the moment to the next step.
It was a nice quick read, as well, with a few moments that were kind of scary. I'd much rather my 5th graders read this than Percy Jackson.
I appreciated that the "teenager" in this book was a good kid. He wasn't angsty. He listened to his grandfather, he remembered the advice his parents and grandfather had given him throughout his life, and he kept a good head on his shoulders. The events of this book were difficult enough without some good ol' fashioned teenage angst thrown in the midst. I also enjoyed that there were lots of good little lessons. Keep your cool when you're in a tough spot. Remember that when you're in a tough spot, it could be worse. If you're working against someone, try to think beyond the moment to the next step.
It was a nice quick read, as well, with a few moments that were kind of scary. I'd much rather my 5th graders read this than Percy Jackson.
goldendreams's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, and Violence
Minor: War, Death, and Racism
iceangel9's review
4.0
A young American Indian teen goes to live with his grandfather while his parents are deployed in Iraq. It does not look like an exciting time, until he and his grandfather are kidnapped by treasure hunters. The treasure they seek is buried on a mountain the Indians believe is haunted by a creature of great power and terror. Paul has always thought Pmola was a legend, but is he? Another Bruchac masterpiece for boys.
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