Krakens and Lies

Reviewed by: Ann Marie Townsend - South Berwick Public Library, South Berwick, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: October 14, 2015

Review

A well written conclusion to The Menagerie trilogy. Krakens and Lies follows The Menagerie (Book 1) and Dragon on Trial (book 2) and takes up where the last left off. These must by read in order. This is a satisfactory conclusion where the mystery of what happened to Logan's mother and who has been sabotaging the Menagerie is solved. The basilisk has escaped and the Merfolk go on strike so someone has to care for the kraken. The Menagerie is still at risk of being exposed and closed. This is exciting with all the mythical creatures for an exciting contemporary fantasy adventure for children in grades 3 and up. A good choice for younger children looking to transition into appropriate longer chapter books.

Overall Book Score: good