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On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness
by Andrew Peterson
Cute enough that I might read more of the series. I think that this particular book struggles with pacing character introductions, exposition, action, and "secrets" (I figured out most of them ages before the main characters did... though to be fair, I think this is aimed at 10-year-olds) The main character is completely cliche (older brother that wants "more" and is tired of taking care of his siblings)
I didn't find this book particularly "funny," though it was obvious the author meant for it to be very clever. If I was in the target age-range, I think I would have had more fun with the bizarre history references and cheese puns. It also would probably be more fun as a read-aloud in a family rather than as an entertaining fantasy read.
Not the best, not the worst. I took almost a month break in the middle because the first half is very slow, but the second half picked up the story beats a lot (almost too much with all of the repetitive fang attacks). I enjoyed the original illustrations throughout.
I didn't find this book particularly "funny," though it was obvious the author meant for it to be very clever. If I was in the target age-range, I think I would have had more fun with the bizarre history references and cheese puns. It also would probably be more fun as a read-aloud in a family rather than as an entertaining fantasy read.
Not the best, not the worst. I took almost a month break in the middle because the first half is very slow, but the second half picked up the story beats a lot (almost too much with all of the repetitive fang attacks). I enjoyed the original illustrations throughout.