In the end, family is what matters most and Ben has created a memorable one for us to enjoy. The excellent world building creates both fun and scary images. You’ll admire Bernie’s growth in his self confidence, along with themes of friendship and bravery. The climax is an up and down struggle that will have you flipping the pages to read what comes next. Their harrowing journey takes them to Mount Dreadful, the giants’ home. They also get assistance from Tish’s tough granny. When giants kidnap Bernie’s parents, Tish and Bernie set out to rescue them. Her lineage is a bit different with a race that grows hair and is not green. Bernie is the main focus, pictured on the far right. What we get is a tight plot that still challenges young readers. The short length (136 pages) is something I’ve been clamoring for in MG as many kids aren’t ready to lug around 300 + page books. Ben Langhinrichs is a past contributor to Marvelous Middle Grade Monday, and now he has a new mi ddle grade series which gets a promising start with Danger Tastes Dreadful.
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