Reviews for Velociraptor: Small and Speedy

The average rating for Velociraptor: Small and Speedy based on 2 reviews is 4.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2008-06-25 00:00:00 ANURAKBKK Soon Eagle boxing is a form of Kung Fu, which uses certain animal characteristics within the fighting techniques. This isn't the sort of subject one would expect to find in a children's book, but it's quite a prize, for it teaches the patience and the work needed to learn the repetitions of Kung Fu. The timeframe of the story is 15th-century China. During a harsh winter evening, an orphaned boy is found by a wise man. The boy is taken in by his new guardian, who turns out to be the highest master of Eagle Kung-Fu in the land. Through the years, the boy learns all there is to know about the artful fighting, as he follows his guardian's methods. I love the look of Little Eagle in the picture above. It's a display of fierce determination, as the boy trains to achieve his destiny. The book itself is a bit too short for me, and I think it will probably be too short for a child, also. That's because the story really picks up just as it ends, and I wanted more. The artwork varies, between quick watercolour-ish battle scenes and the vibrant reds and oranges of Little Eagle and his guardian. All in all, I enjoyed this romp and feel it would be a good book for youngsters who are interested in learning about martial arts. May wisdom and abundance accompany you. Book Season = Year Round (passing seasons)

Review # 2 was written on 2017-10-24 00:00:00 Eric Marx I actually want to give this 3 1/2 stars because the pictures are so beautiful. An orphan boy finds himself one snowy night at the door of Master Yang, who takes him in and over the years teaches him eagle boxing, a form of kung fu. The training that Little Eagle undergoes is interesting, and some of the poses/postures that he performs reminded me of those taught in the movie "The Karate Kid." The illustrations were not too successful at depicting action, as when Master Yang and Little Eagle were fighting off General Zhao and his troops. Also, I wondered why, after formally becoming Master Yang's pupil, Little Eagle always seemed to be frowning. Aside from that, however, the illustrations were gorgeous. The ending of the story was rather flat, I thought, and anti-climactic. Still, I'm sure boys especially or anyone interested in the martial arts will enjoy reading this.