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roseleaf24's review
4.0
I enjoyed this book and found it to be a very quick read. There were children in danger, but there was -paced relief from the tension. The world-building was solid, and the real world was realistic. I thought the family dynamics were captured really well; it is hard to be only with family all the time, but they had their moments of realizing how much they meant to each other without that completely erasing the irritation.
peachykeenebooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-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? It's complicated
4.5
mrsclarkcatlady's review
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
christywinemiller'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
3.5
shirleytupperfreeman's review
Middle child Clay is going crazy with boredom and annoyance at his family when they all have to stay home together, and share limited resources such as one computer, during a virus outbreak. At the same time, in a kingdom below, a wyrm creature is being chased. In order to escape, he accidentally breaks through the barrier between his world and Clay's. When Clay and the 'elf dog' find each other, both of their lives are changed. Friendships are kindled and siblings develop, and even express, some empathy for each other. Kids who like a bit of magic in their stories will enjoy this tale. Others might find it a bit of a stretch.
cboddie's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
4th-6th
beautifulminutiae'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
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pandemic/Epidemic
nigellicus's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
5.0
Anderson magically spins up a mid-grade fairy-tale adventure set during covid that recalls Alan Garner, utterly aloive with atmosphere and character, funny, exciting, moving, mysterious and uplifting. A small but perfect masterpiece. The reader is great, and sounds so charmingly excited when he announces each new chapter even after the darkest cliffhanger, as if he can't wait to find out what happens next.