This book may appeal to boys who are reluctant readers and may be considered a hi/lo book.

Each battle contender is given stats like you might see for athletes: speed, size, weakness and attack style. The first few pages are dedicated to folklore and history surrounding each of the beasts. Twenty pages in and the battle begins, at which point the text changes to a narrated story.

Table of contents, index and glossary as well as definitions in text. A short  “Read More” section provides the reader with three more book titles to explore. And the “Internet Sites“ directs the reader to National Geographic’s Komodo Dragon page and a site dedicated to the Loch Ness monster. Full color illustrations on every page.

I anticipate this series to be a big hit with many of my students.