My seven-year-old daughter gives this book five stars! We kept hearing about Prince Martin, but we hadn't been able to get our hands on Prince Martin books at the library yet, so we were psyched when we were given an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
NOTE: Even though we started at book four in the series, we didn't feel totally confused.
The morals are refreshing. Modern books seem to have so many disrespectful characters for young readers. This story focuses on characters with true grit, and it shows children how not to judge others so quickly. Princess Meg may be a small girl, but she can take care of herself! Characters with physical disabilities are shown as helpful and tough. The main crew of characters even shows mercy to villains.
The words have a definite rhythm that makes this great as a read-aloud. Even though my child is at a fourth or fifth grade reading level, there is a lot of rich vocabulary since she's only seven. Fortunately, there is a glossary of "power words" at the book's end, and most words are used multiple times throughout the story to enforce their value and increase your child's exposure to them. So, this is a fine book for many ages, just be aware you may need to explain some of the vocabulary to your child as you go.
Our only complaint is that we wish there were more illustrations. They go along perfectly with the text, and they are sharp, bold -- absolutely attention-getting! They are a bit cartoonish and a bit sophisticated all at once, making them enjoyable for all ages.
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Reluctant readers love the thrilling Prince Martin Epic series because the subtly rhyming text encourages them to keep reading, eager to discover the next riveting rhyme!
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from Prince Martin and the Cave Bear"Still, the weight of the Warlord impeded their flight - and to make matters worse, the man started to bite! Flying low, Martin's craft glided over the lake. The lad feared that its frame was beginning to break, and the weight of the Warlord would crumple its wings. But what happened next was the strangest of things..." |
from Prince Martin and the Dragons"His friends needed his help. There were tears in his eyes. Then he looked toward the entrance and got a surprise. Through the cave's open mouth, the sun cast a lone beam. It caused something to sparkle, a faint little gleam! Martin looked at his chest, saw the Queen's lock of hair. And it shimmered a bit in that shadowy lair..." |
from Prince Martin and the Last Centaur"Now that bloodmatch began! They both clashed with a roar. The dogs slashed, and they bit, and they ripped, and they tore. Oh, the snarls and growls, they could curdle your blood. It rained harder and harder and started to flood. Now the streambed beside them was racing with water. But this fight between canines would only get hotter..." |
from Prince Martin and the Pirates"Pirates cursed, and they swore, and they jeered, and they taunted. Soon the grappling hooks struck on the rails of UNDAUNTED. She was firing her guns at the ships in her path - well-aimed and delivered with hot, righteous wrath. But the pirates were many, the Westerners few. The rogues didn't have one ship; indeed they had two! Pirates poured on UNDAUNTED, and sword fighting started! The resistance they faced with stiff-lipped and stouthearted..." |
