Into the Land of the Lost (Secrets of Droon, 7)

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Summary: Hooray! My Favorite Children's Series Continues!
Review: Mere words cannot describe the look of unbridled joy upon myson's face when I handed him the most recent installment in theSecrets of Droon series! Lacking patience (or a sophisticated sense of things temporal), my son neither can comprehend nor tolerate my inability to promptly produce the next book, so I remain at Tony Abbott's mercy. But I digress. Buy this book! More importantly, purchase its six predecessors -- I strongly recommend that you read them in order. You cannot find better entertainment for little people. I enjoy reading these books to my 4-year-old son, who hangs on every word, then spends days acting out the story line. When he dons his plastic glasses, that means he's Eric, and it's time for action! Our friend's daughter - she reads them herself - also swears by the series. (She won't admit that she's torn - is she the intrepid Julie, or does she possess the powers of the brave junior wizard, Princess Keeah?) The Droon series offers numerous pleasant features. These books are pure fantasy -- kids can't resist the spirited carrot-topped spider-troll Max, his mentor, the wizard Gaelen, or the new characters they frequently meet. Through seven books, Abbott meticulously introduces a parallel world reminiscent of the Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe; and he similarly weaves a linear tapestry that propels the reader from one book to the next. Unlike many children's book series, he avoids repetition, yet skillfully reminds readers of previously obtained knowledge. Using appropriate vocabulary, he displays children thinking, solving problems, working together, greeting and welcoming strangers, building relationships, conquering adversity, helping those in need, and, above all, enjoying themselves. Mr. Abbott -- if you're reading this, please stick with it (and hurry)! My son can't wait for the eighth Droon book, and neither can I.

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Summary: Save the Princess
Review: This book is about three friends that go to another world. When they get there, the princess is captured by Lord Sparr. She is taken to another world where she is put in a maze. If you want to find out what happens to the princess, read this book.

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Summary: Action packed fun!
Review: This book was great! It was full of action. My favorite character is Keeah. I've only read 2 of the Secret of Droon books, but now I want to go back and read them all!