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Dillweed's Revenge: A Deadly Dose Of Magic (2010)

by Florence Parry Heide(Favorite Author)

3.4 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

0152063943 (ISBN13: 9780152063948)

languge

English

genre

Fantasy

publisher

HMH Books for Young Readers

review 1: I am not exactly sure what age group this children’s book is intended for but I do not recommend it for young children. The story is somewhat disturbing and I feel would be better suited for teenagers. The book is intended to be a horror story centered on Dillweed and the people in his life that do not treat him (and his pet Skorped) very well. Dillweed’s revenge comes in the form of a box that has magical stones inside that can make demons appear. While the story and art are very simple they tell the tale very well. I’m just not sure it is the right story to tell young children.
review 2: WHY: it's a bit dark for L's tastes right now, but in a year or two, he'll probably be ready. In the tradition of Edward Gorey and Hilaire Belloc. From the publisher's ... moredescription: "Dillweed's parents go on adventures and leave him behind with Umblud the butler and Perfidia the maid, who treat him like their slave. Neither Umblud or Perfidia or the parents appreciate Dillweed's cherished pet, a creature named Skorped. When they threaten Skorped's life and well-being, Dillweed opens his black box and casts the runes, which releases smoky monsters, who do the dirty deeds. And then it's Dillweed turn to go on adventures." less

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