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klee73010's review against another edition
4.0
As an adult, I don't think I would have enjoyed it as much reading it for myself, but reading it with the kids has been enjoyable. My 7 year old loved Arlo and all the fun camping/scout type aspects. My 8 year old followed along the story and liked the adventure aspects, and the animals. We will likely continue the series.
Arlo moves to a new home in Pine Mountain, CO. He and his friends are in the Rangers program and must earn badges within their troop. The kids experience the mysterious Long Woods, animals, and different types of magic that adults can't seem to remember. Teamwork, along with the other traits of a good Ranger, make this a great story for kids and/or family read alouds.
Arlo moves to a new home in Pine Mountain, CO. He and his friends are in the Rangers program and must earn badges within their troop. The kids experience the mysterious Long Woods, animals, and different types of magic that adults can't seem to remember. Teamwork, along with the other traits of a good Ranger, make this a great story for kids and/or family read alouds.
blomsterdrengen's review against another edition
3.0
3,5/5 stars
Cute middle grade, loved the part about Rangers as it's very similar to my experiences with being a scout my entire life!
Cute middle grade, loved the part about Rangers as it's very similar to my experiences with being a scout my entire life!
bogbiens_eventyr's review against another edition
4.0
Arlo Finch er en vildt spændende og nervepirrende historie. Karaktererne er så godt gennemarbejdet, det er flydende sprog og hele tiden, er der noget der driver læseren frem. Lige fra Arlo’s onkel, som i den grad bærer på en hemmelighed, til én der flere gange dukker op i hans drømme. Selvom jeg er over målgruppens alder, var jeg i den grad underholdt og jeg har da også allerede læst 2’eren – har I set hvor pæne bøgerne er, jeg kunne da ikke lade være. Når indholdet så lever op til det, man ser, kan man da kun blive lykkelig.
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theaudioauditor's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.0
falconerreader's review against another edition
4.0
Marvelously fun, and I'm looking forward to the next in the series.
masyukun's review against another edition
4.0
This is a story for children (and grownups) who love the Dangerous Book for Boys. It melds fun outdoor activities like camping, sledding, and orienteering with fantasy magic from the wood that borders our world and another. Charming and well-written, while the best time to read a story like this is as a kid, the second best time is right now.
beckybmckinney's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
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
4.0
okiecozyreader's review against another edition
5.0
Arlo Finch is an ordinary boy, until he finds out, he’s not. He has two different eye colors and can see things other people can’t see. He joins the Rangers, an outdoor explorers group, that his uncle belonged to. He can tell mysterious, magical things are happening all around him, but why and what does it all mean?
This middle grade series is one of my son’s favorites. I feel boys I have given it to have really liked it. Good for those who love adventure, fantasy, and a bit scary books.
One of my favorite themes in this book is teamwork, and how that is what makes the blue team great. It’s doesn’t matter how amazing Arlo is or anyone else on the team. The fact that they each have different strengths allows them to accomplish their goals - together.
“No one’s good at everything and that’s how it should be. It gives us a reason to ask for help.” Chapter 18
This middle grade series is one of my son’s favorites. I feel boys I have given it to have really liked it. Good for those who love adventure, fantasy, and a bit scary books.
One of my favorite themes in this book is teamwork, and how that is what makes the blue team great. It’s doesn’t matter how amazing Arlo is or anyone else on the team. The fact that they each have different strengths allows them to accomplish their goals - together.
“No one’s good at everything and that’s how it should be. It gives us a reason to ask for help.” Chapter 18
monroev1225's review against another edition
5.0
My daughter and I began reading this last year together. As a 9-year-old her interest in most stories waxes and wanes; this was not the case for Arlo. Although it did take us a while to get through, because of life and other interests. It was an amazing book, even if it was a middle grade, it had me hooked as much (probably more since I read ahead of our sessions).
Arlo has thrilling, tense, heartfelt, and funny moments. Tiny clues get dropped along the way baiting you on. The pace of the book was wonderfully done and kept the excitement going! As an adult, what I was most impressed with was the dialog and inner thought. August wrote in the voice of a young boy perfectly. So much so that I noticed it and was extremely impressed.
Thankfully we preordered the second book and is on our shelf ready for us! The first installment ends with so many little questions, we can't wait to delve in!
Arlo has thrilling, tense, heartfelt, and funny moments. Tiny clues get dropped along the way baiting you on. The pace of the book was wonderfully done and kept the excitement going! As an adult, what I was most impressed with was the dialog and inner thought. August wrote in the voice of a young boy perfectly. So much so that I noticed it and was extremely impressed.
Thankfully we preordered the second book and is on our shelf ready for us! The first installment ends with so many little questions, we can't wait to delve in!
amylee218's review against another edition
5.0
I won this book in a giveaway and waited way too long read it. It was one of those books where, as you're reading, you can envision scene after scene as a hit movie or television show. I teach sixth grade and cannot wait to get this into the hands (or ears-- I may use it as a class read-aloud) of my students. It has everything-- adventure for boys and girls, kids of different ethnicities (where it isn't a thing, it isn't mentioned, they just are), camping, scouting (Rangers), fire, magic, and mythical beasts. The lesson plans basically are going to write themselves (vocab-- moraine or sigil, awesome). I also won the second book and definitely and going to read it right away. After all, I have so many questions (what happened to yellow patrol, what's up with Uncle Ward, why Arlo for a few).