Lynn D. Garthwaite

Reviewed by Jaglvr for Kids @ TeensReadToo.com

You have to love a story that has characters named Dirkle, Quid, Bean, Fiddy, and Toonie, don't you? The names alert you to the creative story that lies ahead of you.

Dirkle calls his friends together for another meeting of the Explorer's Club. When everyone is assembled in the abandoned bus they use for their club house, Dirkle brings up their next adventure. Rumors have spread around the town that a flying horse has been spotted. The group believes that the marble Pegasus statue in the town square has come to life.

The group plans a sleepover in Fiddy's backyard to allow them the freedom to sneak down to the square to investigate. It's a full moon and they think that the sightings have happened on the nights of the full moon. It turns out that the group discover far more than even they could have imagined.

DIRKLE SMAT AND THE FLYING STATUE is another story in the EXPLORER'S CLUB series. The story moves quickly, is entertaining, and fun for kids of all ages. Ms. Garthwaite is very imaginative and tells an enchanting story of the mythical flying horse.

The only thing I wish the story included was the chance for the Pegasus to talk. Besides that, I enjoyed the adventure quite a lot.… (meer)