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carlylwbug's review against another edition
3.0
I have to say even though I didn't appreciate the fantasy elements in this book I loved the use of constellations and how Annie and Jack can look up to the stars and see their adventures anytime. It also relit that spark in me that loves Ancient Greece.
mommakaitsbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
librariann's review against another edition
3.0
When reading this aloud, one must enunciate "Plato" lest your child think that Jack and Annie are meeting a walking talking representation of this:
glowing_embers16's review against another edition
4.0
One of my favorites in the Magic Tree House series! Great for children to experience the magic of reading while still learning new facts.
mystic_dclouds's review against another edition
3.0
The siblings are off to ancient Greece to find their next and last story. It’s a democratic and modern society but women can’t go outside or watch the Olympic Games!
I’m not sure how I feel about this book because it’s similar to all the others and it’s getting a bit repetitive. However, this time the siblings aren’t running for their lives due to a situation caused by their natural environment but are running from a situation they created. I disliked how although it was courageous in some sense, it was also risky and dangerous so no lesson was relayed.
The book similar to others had interwoven facts throughout the story. Most facts were snippets of Jack reading from the research book but other than that many others were told by Plato. Honestly, I preferred the facts told by Plato since they were said in conversation so felt more natural and integrated than those Jack read from the book.
As this was the last of the four stories to find, it ends in a sort of cliffhanger. There’s no indication on when or what the next four tasks will be but I guess we’ll figure that out in the next book.
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I’m not sure how I feel about this book because it’s similar to all the others and it’s getting a bit repetitive. However, this time the siblings aren’t running for their lives due to a situation caused by their natural environment but are running from a situation they created. I disliked how although it was courageous in some sense, it was also risky and dangerous so no lesson was relayed.
The book similar to others had interwoven facts throughout the story. Most facts were snippets of Jack reading from the research book but other than that many others were told by Plato. Honestly, I preferred the facts told by Plato since they were said in conversation so felt more natural and integrated than those Jack read from the book.
As this was the last of the four stories to find, it ends in a sort of cliffhanger. There’s no indication on when or what the next four tasks will be but I guess we’ll figure that out in the next book.
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daringreader13's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
melloyellow0920's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
nick13's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A fun ride through Olympia, absolutely loved meeting Plato!
beauty1991's review against another edition
5.0
It was nice to see that they included something that was actually part of the times. Girls were not allowed to do much because they were considered property on other countries. The Ancient Greeks respected them, but still did not allow them to read, write, go to school, or do much really.
Was an interesting story and I'm glad there was a little more conflict in this one.
Was an interesting story and I'm glad there was a little more conflict in this one.