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holly_keimig's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
slow-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
3.5
This was a cute kids book that caught my eye while browsing at the library. I loved the illustrations throughout! It would definitely be a good one for reluctant readers as it almost feels like a graphic novel in places with all the amazing drawings. I think maybe reading the series in order would have been better (this is Book #2 in a series) because I felt like I was missing background detail in places. In this book, the town goes crazy for a cure called "Black Jollop" but there is a dark side and Arthur must sail the seas to help solve the problem and find a solution that works for everyone and stops the bad guys. There is also a lot of talk about cheese.
caveatlectors's review against another edition
5.0
What a wonderful sequel! Read this to my son as well and I loved it more than he did. I love how there are illustrations on almost every page, keeps him interested. I think it makes me dislike Snatcher even more and love Arthur even more.
booksandbosox's review against another edition
2.0
http://librarianosnark.blogspot.com/2013/07/review-worse-things-happen-at-sea.html
stayathomereader's review against another edition
2.0
read aloud with my (nearly 5 yr old) son. he liked it. I did not. at all. vol 1 (Here Be Monsters) was sooo much better!
caveatlectors's review against another edition
5.0
What a wonderful sequel! Read this to my son as well and I loved it more than he did. I love how there are illustrations on almost every page, keeps him interested. I think it makes me dislike Snatcher even more and love Arthur even more.
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