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in_and_out_of_the_stash's review against another edition
4.0
I was surprised at the age group this is aimed at as the language is certainly not dumbed down and I am sure there are words that many readers will have to look up.
Also this book does not shy away from death which may concern some parents.
Also this book does not shy away from death which may concern some parents.
asey's review against another edition
3.0
This could have been an amazing book. I think part of my problem is that I'm not sure what age group this was for. The cover indicates a younger age, maybe 8 or 9. But it deals a lot with death and Victorian ideas, both of which are complicated and could cause a lot of confusion for youngsters.
jelyfi's review against another edition
3.0
Author's writing style is similar to Richard Peck. Good for young advanced readers, lots of high-end vocabulary.
bookreeader's review against another edition
5.0
My review of this charming tale of friendship and adventure will be published by School Library Journal.
mrs_mazzola_reads's review against another edition
3.0
It took me forever to finish this book because I kept putting it down to read something else. It feels like a classic story along the lines of Winnie the Pooh with cute characters who go on adventures. It made me wonder who the intended audience for this book was meant to be. The illustration style and the choice of animal characters skews younger, but the incredibly challenging language and the story's realistic portrayal of the dangers and hardships that come with Arctic explorations make it a better fit for older students. Will not be adding to my library at this time.
morganperks's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
tricialprice's review against another edition
3.0
Considering that I usually dislike books where animals are the main characters, this wasn't bad. I enjoyed learning about the expedition to the Arctic in a hot air balloon, and the animal characters were fairly enjoyable.
audreylee's review against another edition
4.0
This was a wonderful adventure story of strangers becoming grand traveling companions. It was a little dark and vague towards the end. There was a bit about polar exploration that would be interesting to delve into with kids. A great audiobook. I wish the ending had maintained the tone of the rest of the book. Also, the kids may need some help with some of the words. There are some doozies.