Review: Magical make believe
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 13, 2011
Nate is a typical tween boy. He likes to wrestle, he has no special powers, and his parents are divorced. After an ill-fated wish comes true, Nate finds himself riding on a mechanical dragon to the Land of Corn Chips. And yes, there really are corn chips there. Lots and lots of corn chips.Soon after his arrival, Nate realizes that this far-off land is not so friendly. A pair of evil overlords who can't stand each other rule the land. Children are forced to work in the corn fields, and there are even zombies. This is decidedly not a pleasant place, but there is some humor mixed in as the overlords prey upon each other.Nate's struggle to free the children and return home is both courageous and touching. I like Nate's determination in the face of evil. Tweens will enjoy reading this short and exciting adventure.RATING4 LikedCOVER COMMENTSWhat a cool cover! There is a big color contrast between the grass and the sky. And look at that dragon. Cool.