I haven't read the second book in the series yet, but I don't think it's a huge problem. Each story can be read very quickly and could easily be chapters in one novel rather than separate books. Wiglaf is the main character and is very endearing. He doesn't like to hurt other creatures and especially doesn't like the sight of blood. He's willing to work hard and is doing all he can to become a hero. Each story in the series includes humorous twists which is the most enjoyable aspect of them. The books can be read in about thirty minutes, so it greatly limits how much character and plot development can be accomplished. I would rather have seen the author focus on one story to develop, but these books are still entertaining. Give them a shot if you're looking for a quick, funny read.
This blog began in 2009, and it's transformed through different styles over the years. I've become a reviewer for the Young Adult Books Central (YABC) and posts for those books have their own look. I've also been a judge for Cybils.com since 2010 to determine the best books of the year in the category of elementary/middle-grade speculative fiction. You'll see reviews for these top books in some of my January posts from the past.
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Dragon Slayers' Academy #3: Class Trip to the Cave of Doom by Kate McMullan
My name is Erica, although everyone else at the academy knows me as Eric. Wiglaf is my best friend, and he's agreed to keep my secret from the staff and students. He's also the only one here who's killed two dragons, but we haven't collected the hoard of gold from either one. However, the second dragon, Seetha, hid her treasures in the Dark Forest, and all of the students are being sent to find it. I hope I get a chance to slay my first dragon, although it's much more dangerous than you might expect.
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