REVIEWED BY NICK, 11, QLD
The Deadlands: Hunted by Skye Melki-Wegner, Walker Books, ISBN 9781529516241
Nick’s review of this book was longlisted in the 2024 Young Reviewers’ Competition.
The Deadlands: Hunted is an action-packed book about two dinosaur kingdoms at war. The main character, Eleri, a dinosaur, joins a group of exiles after being banished to the Deadlands after an act of treachery to his kingdom. In the Deadlands, Eleri and the other exiles discover something that changes everything, but knowing this secret puts them in grave danger. Will Eleri and the exiles survive or be slaughtered trying?
When I read The Deadlands I was always on the edge of my seat wondering what would happen next. However, at the same time you get to see Eleri and the exiles build up heartfelt relationships that help them overcome challenges and be a stronger herd.
I would recommend this book for readers between 10-year-olds to adults because it is too complex for younger children.
My dad and I loved The Deadlands: Hunted and were disappointed there’s only three in the series. Five stars.
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