The biggest problem with the Kingdom Keepers Series is that it is too long. If Ridley Pearson had kept it to three or four books, he could have done what he wanted to do with it but would not have run out of plot devices. This book dragged on and on with the same things happening over and over again from the previous books but set on a ship which somehow made it more boring than interesting. The characters never learned anything and just made me annoyed. I used to like some of the characters but now they are just boring, repetitive people who insist on fighting about the stupidest things. Then there are the Disney characters, which let's be honest, are the reason that most of us are here. They are nothing like the Disney characters in the movies that we know and love them from. They are flat, strange representations that show up for random, short periods of time and don't really do anything. This book was the worst of the bunch in my opinion. Next to nothing happened, the kids seemed to regress rather than make progress in anything, and the Disney characters were so far off from anything that was ever shown in the classic Disney movies that I just got mad and frustrated as I read any scenes with them. I have never been a huge fan of Pearson's writing, but this installment just brought all of my frustrations to a head. His actions scenes somehow manage to be boring and conversations progress in a way that no one ever talks in, especially not kids. Decisions are made in no logical progression and the entire plot is so boring and pointless at this point. This series had some good parts towards the beginning, but now it is a struggle to get through a chapter without feeling frustrated. OMG! To be continued? Ok, I don't like the part, but I loved the book and can't wait for the next. In fact, I'd be really upset if the author didn't keep this series going for a very long time. I don't think I could ever get tired of this. The kids are growing up and truly acting like teens would. It keeps it real. It's funny how I get so wrapped up in the magic. It makes you wonder every now and again if it could ever be real. After all, do you believe in magic?
What do You think about Shell Game (2012)?
It's good, but it's a little hard to follow at some parts. The story jumps around.
—messer16
Cant wait for the next one to come out
—elmo
Another great addition to this series!
—MonkeyFace
