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ehays84's review
3.0
The original one of this series is one of my father's all-time favorite books, and I have enjoyed reading it to Jackson and Lily multiple times. It has a witty plot, fun setting, quirky animal characters, and beautiful illustrations. A great recipe.
I had never known there were more in this series. Jackson said he really liked this one too, and I am sure kids would really like it, but it's just not anywhere near as good as the first one. The plot elements that make the first one so great (little things all coming back to mean something and save the day) are just not there. I'll go on and finish the last one with Jackson, but I am confirmed in my knowledge that only reading the first one growing up was no major loss.
I had never known there were more in this series. Jackson said he really liked this one too, and I am sure kids would really like it, but it's just not anywhere near as good as the first one. The plot elements that make the first one so great (little things all coming back to mean something and save the day) are just not there. I'll go on and finish the last one with Jackson, but I am confirmed in my knowledge that only reading the first one growing up was no major loss.
kentexmom's review
5.0
The necessary follow-up to the first book, My Father's Dragon. The story continues in the same fun way. We are all loving this trilogy. On to book 3!
whitmc's review
5.0
Had a blast reading this before bed each night with Dec. A story that has stood the test of time and full of great pictures for early chapter book readers. Can't wait to read the 3rd!
grid's review
3.0
I’m sure I bought this for my kid when they were MUCH younger, not realizing at the time that it was a sequel. I read it over the course of 3 or 4 days, but really it was probably in 3 or 4 sessions of 10-15 minutes each. It’s quite short, but would feel long to a kid of 3-5 (my guess is that’s the appropriate age range, probably). I would read the other two in the series if it was conviennent, but probably won’t seek them out.
lauren_michelle's review
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
optimaggie's review
3.0
This is my least favorite book in the trilogy, but my son loves them all. After I read them all to him he got the audiobooks and he has listened to them over and over again ever since.
campsey0914's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
requiredreading's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0