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Danger Tastes Dreadful
When Bernie tastes danger in the air, he knows his best friend, Tish, will help solve the mystery. But when the danger turns out to be giants who stomp into town and grab their parents, the two young trolls must follow and try to rescue their loved ones.
Thus begins a harrowing journey across the wasteland to the mountains where giants live. Inside Mount Dreadful's smoky caverns, Bernie and Tish discover the giants have enemies of their own who may prove even more dangerous. Bernie and Tish must figure out who is friend and who is foe, rescue their captured par-ents and escape the mountain, all without getting squashed or roasted or eaten alive.
Thus begins a harrowing journey across the wasteland to the mountains where giants live. Inside Mount Dreadful's smoky caverns, Bernie and Tish discover the giants have enemies of their own who may prove even more dangerous. Bernie and Tish must figure out who is friend and who is foe, rescue their captured par-ents and escape the mountain, all without getting squashed or roasted or eaten alive.
134 pages, Paperback
First published July 25, 2018
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July 11, 2018
Danger Tastes Dreadful is a charming classic adventure story that gripped me from the first pages. I fell in love with Bernie, Tish, Granny Mac, and the other characters as they journeyed on a rescue mission filled with danger, giants, and fire-breathing dragons. Bernie, the main character, is a troll, and Langhinrichs vividly brings his world to life. With themes about friendship, family, and bravery, this story is not only fun to read but has tons of heart.
August 26, 2018
Trouble smells like cinnamon to young Bernie the troll, and secrets have the aroma of butterscotch. The bitter air of danger tastes perfectly dreadful.
When giants capture his parents, Bernie sets off on a quest with his best friend Tish, who is searching for her granny. Together the two young trolls brave a series of near-disasters as they journey toward Mt. Dreadful, where the giants are said to live.
Part of the fun of Danger Tastes Dreadful is in entering Langhinrich’s creatively imagined universe of trolls, giants and dragons: Bernie’s uncanny ability to smell and taste situations, for example, and the differences between Troldfolk, like Bernie’s family, who live under a bridge, and Huldrefolk, hill trolls like Tish and her granny. The peculiar foods that trolls prefer to eat may surprise you.
Bernie and Tish have a very relatable way of talking to each other as they reason out practical solutions to their obstacles. But Bernie considers Tish smarter and more competent, the friend he has always relied on. He lacks a sure sense of self-confidence. Thus Bernie’s journey to Mt. Dreadful necessarily takes him inward, too, as the stakes grow higher and the bitter danger intensifies.
Danger may taste dreadful, but, for readers of Bernie's story - the first in a planned series - his adventure tastes delightful. I highly recommend this book for middle grade readers.
When giants capture his parents, Bernie sets off on a quest with his best friend Tish, who is searching for her granny. Together the two young trolls brave a series of near-disasters as they journey toward Mt. Dreadful, where the giants are said to live.
Part of the fun of Danger Tastes Dreadful is in entering Langhinrich’s creatively imagined universe of trolls, giants and dragons: Bernie’s uncanny ability to smell and taste situations, for example, and the differences between Troldfolk, like Bernie’s family, who live under a bridge, and Huldrefolk, hill trolls like Tish and her granny. The peculiar foods that trolls prefer to eat may surprise you.
Bernie and Tish have a very relatable way of talking to each other as they reason out practical solutions to their obstacles. But Bernie considers Tish smarter and more competent, the friend he has always relied on. He lacks a sure sense of self-confidence. Thus Bernie’s journey to Mt. Dreadful necessarily takes him inward, too, as the stakes grow higher and the bitter danger intensifies.
Danger may taste dreadful, but, for readers of Bernie's story - the first in a planned series - his adventure tastes delightful. I highly recommend this book for middle grade readers.
July 29, 2018
Danger tastes Dreadful is a captivating fantasy story about courage, friendship, family loyalty, and adventure. A troll's quiet life is disrupted by the invasion of giants, the abduction of his parents and the destruction of public property. With his team of trolls they embark on a dangerous rescue mission against all odds. The danger increases when fire-spitting dragons are thrown into the mix. The writing is smooth and the words evoke not just imagery, but other senses as well! The target audience (7-11year old children) will love this book! I am not a usual fan of this genre, but I enjoyed Danger tastes Dreadful thoroughly and I was glad to read that Book 2 is well on its way! I wholeheartedly rate this book 5/5!
August 8, 2018
Loved this book! An exciting story that is packed full of adventure and action. Reminded me a bit of The Hobbit combined with the Troll movie. A young troll named Bernie must face his fears when he tastes danger one day in the woods. And when his family disappears from their home under the bridge, it is up to him and his friend Tish to set out on a rescue mission and save his family before it's too late. A very easy read from start to finish. Well paced with a fun world to explore.
April 2, 2019
A classic feeling story with the fun of having troll main characters. There were a lot of great descriptions of this fantasy world where humans don’t even make an appearance, but are mentioned. I enjoyed the unexpected partnerships and the world building for a town inside a mountain. Would recommend to fans of adventure tales!
May 28, 2019
A wonderful tale of courage, family and love, as two young trolls go on a journey to rescue their missing parents and along the way discover their own strength. I look forward to reading more from Ben Langhinrichs.
October 2, 2018
An absolutely fun and delightful story of friendship and bravery!
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