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"The basilisk is appropriately scary, and straightforward storytelling leads to an exciting climax." (Kirkus Reviews )
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Nate Fludd, Beastologist, is back in the camel saddle in hot pursuit of a missing, deadly Basilisk--the King of Serpents. As if saving an entire Dhughani village from the Basilisk's poisonous gaze isn't difficult enough, Nate and Aunt Phil must begin to piece together the mystery of his parents' disappearance and protect the lone copy of the Fludd Book of Beasts from a sinister man who always seem to be one step ahead of them. Pack your goggles, rue, and an extra pair of gloves and join Nate on another unbelievable adventure--there's no rest for the world's youngest beastologist-in-training!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Courtesy of Teens Read Too,
By TeensReadToo "Eat. Drink. Read. Be Merrier." (All Over the US & Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Basilisk's Lair (Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist, Book 2) (Hardcover)
After saving the Phoenix from extinction, ten-year-old Nate continues his adventures with his Aunt Phil. This time they're headed to Africa to investigate the escape of a basilisk. Nate is supposed to "watch and learn" as his aunt deals with this dangerous and deadly beast that can kill with just a look.Unfortunately, things tend to go wrong when Nate and his best friend, Greasle (a gremlin), are around. Things won't be easy, especially when it seems someone released the basilisk on purpose. Not only must they recapture the basilisk, but Nate and Aunt Phil must find a way to protect the only copy of the Book of Beasts from a sinister man set on stealing it. This is a great series for readers of all ages to enjoy. The plot is quick-moving and exciting, keeping the reader turning the pages and hoping for more. I haven't had this much fun reading a series in a long time! I loved getting to know Nate, Aunt Phil, and Greasle in THE FLIGHT OF THE PHOENIX, and was thrilled (and a little scared) to follow these characters into THE BASILISK'S LAIR. I can't wait to get my hands on Nate's next adventure as he scours the Welsh countryside for THE WYVERN'S TREASURE. Reviewed by: Joan Stradling
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4.2 out of 5 stars (29 customer reviews) 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun book for children starting chapter books...,
By Karissa Eckert "Devourer of all books fantasy" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Basilisk's Lair (Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist, Book 2) (Hardcover)
This is the second book in the Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist series. Overall I enjoyed it, although it is a pretty short book meant for younger readers.Right on the heels of his first adventure with the Phoenix, Nathaniel is spirited away by his Aunt to help capture a Basilisk that has gone astray. This book is very short, would probably take an adult 20-30 minutes to read, but is very readable and enjoyable. There are nice pictures throughout so children just starting chapter books would be a good fit. The pace is fast and the action non-stop. The mythology behind all the different beasties is interesting. I love reading about mythical creatures so this book was right up my alley. Children who like reading about adventure, travel, or magical creatures should get into this book. It is an easy read and entertaining. I look forward to the next book in the series. 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nicely done fantasy for young readers,
By drebbles - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Basilisk's Lair (Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist, Book 2) (Hardcover)
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Young Nathaniel Fludd is still trying to deal with the disappearance of his parents as well as his recent encounter with the legendary phoenix when he is caught up in yet another adventure. A basilisk is on the loose and is a threat to a nearby village. It is up to Nate's Aunt Phil to save the day and as beastologist-in-training Nate is expected to accompany her. Nate is not too keen on the idea but he is beginning to realize that being a beastologist is in his blood."The Basilisk's Lair (Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist Book Two)" is a nicely written and illustrated chapter book for ages 6 to 9. The short chapters and plenty of illustrations make this book a delightful, easy book to read (although author R.L. LaFevers could tone down the vocabulary a bit - at one point she uses the word "sundered", a word which I doubt the majority of 6 to 9-year-olds would know the meaning of). The book is set in the year 1928 and young readers will be introduced to a world pre-cell phones, TVs, computers, and other modern day conveniences. Nathaniel is a delightful character, not particularly brave, but smarter and more resourceful than he realizes. His adventures are fun, a bit dangerous (you do have to wonder at times what his Aunt Phil is thinking) and a bit scary, but not too scary for young readers. LaFevers does a wonderful job of intermingling the real world wiith fantasy elements - I especially love Greasle, Nate's gremlin friend - she adds quite a bit of humor to the book with her never ending quest to find some oil to eat. Adding to the humor in the book is "Nathaniel Fludd's Guide to People, Places and Things", which is a fun mix of real and fictional information. Kelly Murphy's illustrations add a great deal to the book. Some pictures are supposed to be done by Nathaniel and Murphy does a good job of making them look like they were done by a young boy. One illustration she did in particular stands out - an illustration of Nate crossing a ladder stretched across a chasm - looking at the illustration gave me vertigo. The one "problem" I found with this book is that it is the second book in the series, taking place right after the one first one ended and there is no back explanation of how Nathaniel ended up with his Aunt Phil and what happened to his parents (in fact, there is little mention of his parents until the end). Those who didn't read the first book may be a little confused about what is going on. Still, that's a minor point in an otherwise excellent book. "The Basilisk's Lair" is a nicely done fantasy for young readers. 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
fun adventure for young readers,
By Anonymous - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Basilisk's Lair (Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist, Book 2) (Hardcover)
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I love the idea behind this book! The story was well written, although too short in my estimation, and the characters very well developed. I really liked that the main character, the young boy Nate, is flawed in a realistic way, showing insecurities that any child his age would have, and being able to overcome them in creative ways. I have not read the first book and while I was able to follow along and understand the story there are references to the first one throughout the book and I think it would be easier to comprehend reading them in order. There is also a little section in the back, called Nathanial Flood's Guide to People, Places and Things, that I was impressed with; really it is a little glossary with some of the words that would probably be unfamiliar to many young readers. What a great idea! I would definitely recommend this book for families to read together or for young readers looking for a little adventure, though it would be a very quick read for an advanced middle reader.
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