Marco Polo Brave Explorer is the second book in Cynthia Lord’s Book Buddies series. In this story, Marco and his dog Rufus set off on a new adventure to explore an old abandoned house. As they journey through the spooky house, they come across all sorts of exciting surprises. They meet a friendly ghost named Harry who helps them solve the mystery of what happened to the people who lived there. This fun and exciting audiobook is perfect for listeners aged 6-8 years old.
For who is this book for ?
This book is perfect for listeners aged 6-8 years old. It tells the story of Marco Polo and his dog Rufus as they explore an old abandoned house. As they journey through the spooky house, they come across all sorts of exciting surprises, including a friendly ghost named Harry who helps them solve the mystery of what happened to the people who lived there.
Pros :
- The book is exciting and adventurous.
- It teaches children about the importance of friendship.
- The narration by Cynthia Lord is clear and easy to listen to.
Cons :
- The author’s name is Cynthia Lord, which may be difficult for young readers to remember or spell.
- The story is relatively short, clocking in at just over 30 minutes long.
- Some of the sound effects and music used throughout the audiobook can be a bit jarring or overwhelming.
Learn more about the author
Cynthia Lord is the Newbery Honor-winning author of Rules. She lives in Maine with her family.
Reader Reviews
“I loved this book! It was so exciting to follow Marco and Rufus on their adventure. Cynthia Lord’s writing is fantastic, and the narrator did a great job bringing the characters to life.”
“This sequel to Marco Polo is just as good, if not better than the first book. Cynthia Lord has done a terrific job of creating an exciting and suspenseful story with plenty of humor thrown in. My son loved it.”
“Marco Polo Brave Explorer is an excellent audiobook that my kids really enjoyed. The story has a great mix of adventure, mystery and suspense that will keep young listeners engaged from beginning to end. The narrator does a great job bringing the characters to life, and the sound effects add an extra level of excitement.”
“My son loves this series! It is a great way to get him interested in reading.”