I read this book many years ago as a young teen, and remember really enjoying it. So when I got the chance to read it again, I was quite excited. Unfortunately, it didn’t impress me quite as well the second time as the first—had a bit more violence than I tend to appreciate—but the story itself is fun. If you have or know children who enjoy adventure stories, this is an excellent one in that department, even if not completely realistic!

Three stars = a pretty average book, not excellent, but not too bad. ( )