Previous SFF Author: Jeri Smith-Ready
Roland Smith first worked with animals at the Portland Zoo, and he has been involved in animal rescues and conservation work around the world for more than twenty years. He is the author of several children’s books, as well as the coauthor of numerous picture books with his wife, Marie. Mr. Smith lives with Marie on a farm south of Portland, Oregon, and he enjoys writing, raveling, and visiting schools. Learn more about his work at Roland Smith’s website.
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When I picked up Tentacles by Roland Smith, I had no idea it was a sequel (the first book being Cryptid Hunters). But I quickly discovered that it didn’t matter. Not only is there a list of dramatis personae at the beginning of the book, but Roland Smith is very deft at refreshing plot details without info-dumping the events of the previous book on unsuspecting readers.
In Tentacles,
Beth Johnson Sonderby (guest)´s rating: 5 | Roland Smith | Children | SFF Reviews | no comments |
Previous SFF Author: Jeri Smith-Ready
good summation
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Well, darn! Because these covers are just as cute as a bug's ear!
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Thank you for this review, Stephanie! It's thorough, informative, and fun to read!