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mischavn's review against another edition
2.0
Promising start but over explained the gimmick. The first one was a lot stronger.
tayterchip's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I’m loving this series!
palmkd's review against another edition
5.0
I'm absolutely loving this middle grade series of magic and ranger life
amatczynski's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
slightlylostwriter's review
adventurous
funny
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
4.5
readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
5.0
The action in this book starts in the first chapter and doesn’t let up until you finish. Fun, full of fantasy and friendship and trust. I can’t wait to put this book in the hands of young readers.
honey_ob's review against another edition
5.0
Second book in the series and it just keeps getting better. Love recommending this series to middle graders! Arlo is so relatable!
booksandpops4000's review against another edition
4.0
* I got this book for review from the publisher*
I really enjoyed this sequel to the first book. I loved the new setting of this book and also the new characters we met. I really enjoyed how this book expanded the world and found it so be so intreating. I really enjoyed the mystery as well that was crafted throughout the novel. I thought the pacing of this novel was slow in some points but overall it was still an engaging read. I am super excited for book 3 in 202o!
I really enjoyed this sequel to the first book. I loved the new setting of this book and also the new characters we met. I really enjoyed how this book expanded the world and found it so be so intreating. I really enjoyed the mystery as well that was crafted throughout the novel. I thought the pacing of this novel was slow in some points but overall it was still an engaging read. I am super excited for book 3 in 202o!
js_wordsmith's review against another edition
5.0
Better than the first
I love this book. It’s an easy read. The trials in this book feel like bigger stakes than the first one. I was engrossed in it and loved every minute. Can’t wait for the next one.
I love this book. It’s an easy read. The trials in this book feel like bigger stakes than the first one. I was engrossed in it and loved every minute. Can’t wait for the next one.
the_fabric_of_words's review against another edition
5.0
We loved Arlo's first book and the second was a great continuation of his tale of magical, time traveling scouting in the Long Woods.
This time, Arlo and a few members of the Blue Patrol of the Pine Mountain Rangers go into the woods and meet themselves -- on the other side of a broken bridge, deep in the woods.
The other "them" motions for them to retrieve something from under a boulder marked with an "A." It's a flashlight, hopelessly rusted. Arlo throws it over the gap and they open it. In a fit of pique, Arlo yells at them, awakening the troll under the bridge.
They have to run for their lives and the Woods spits them out 20 miles from home. Arlo calls his Uncle Wade, who denies ever being a member of the mysterious "Yellow Patrol," to pick them up.
Then a stranger comes to town. He knows Arlo, pulls him into some kind of trance while at the diner, and sets into motion... a series of mysterious events only Arlo can stop. Because, in typical time traveling fashion, the beginning is the end.
I freely admit, time travel in stories makes my head hurt. I read it and tried not to think too hard about it -- just enjoy the ride!
Visit my blog for more great middle grade book recommendations, free teaching materials and fiction writing tips: http://amb.mystrikingly.com/
This time, Arlo and a few members of the Blue Patrol of the Pine Mountain Rangers go into the woods and meet themselves -- on the other side of a broken bridge, deep in the woods.
The other "them" motions for them to retrieve something from under a boulder marked with an "A." It's a flashlight, hopelessly rusted. Arlo throws it over the gap and they open it. In a fit of pique, Arlo yells at them, awakening the troll under the bridge.
They have to run for their lives and the Woods spits them out 20 miles from home. Arlo calls his Uncle Wade, who denies ever being a member of the mysterious "Yellow Patrol," to pick them up.
Then a stranger comes to town. He knows Arlo, pulls him into some kind of trance while at the diner, and sets into motion... a series of mysterious events only Arlo can stop. Because, in typical time traveling fashion, the beginning is the end.
I freely admit, time travel in stories makes my head hurt. I read it and tried not to think too hard about it -- just enjoy the ride!
Visit my blog for more great middle grade book recommendations, free teaching materials and fiction writing tips: http://amb.mystrikingly.com/