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Dragon on Trial by Kari Sutherland, Tui T. Sutherland

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jessm135's review against another edition

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adventurous

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

parot's review against another edition

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4.0

A really good book for upper elementary grade students interested in magical creatures.

yapha's review against another edition

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4.0

The second book in The Menagerie series is even better than the first! More mythical creatures, more exciting adventures, more funny middle school situations. I can't wait to read the third. Recommended for grades 3-6.

samthebookdevotee's review against another edition

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lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

momloves2read's review against another edition

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adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

lizlogan's review against another edition

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4.0

I'm not sure I like this novel better or the first. I liked seeing the additional creatures in the story, especially the kilin. The tone was also much more serious in this one. I enjoyed learning more about the zoo's workings, but I think what I would like to see more in this whole series are descriptions of the creatures. There are some descriptions, but I think it was telling that the author felt it necessary to include a picture guide in the back of this book versus the other one. I also found myself looking up some of the creatures (which may have just been something that I do anyhow), but is a bit of a pet peeve: if you are writing to a general audience that is not especially prepared for a specialized topic you don't have to dumb it down, but at least describe it well. I'm not asked for one cent words versus two dollar words, but if you start talking about a creature and describe it as "murdery" that does not help a lot with the appearance. That particular creature I just mentioned does have an adequate description, but not enough do as all so far have returned and been important. Finally, WEREROOSTER! Brilliant!