My Little Pony: Rainbow Dash and the Daring Do Double Dare by G.M. Berrow

My Little Pony: Rainbow Dash and the Daring Do Double Dare Reviews

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  Kyla

  I picked this one out at the library because I really like the My Little Pony show. It was fun to read but also at the end people can learn a valuable lesson. In the story they have a special holiday and there is a new book that is coming out and Rainbow Dash is the first one done with it and later in the story everybody is done reading it so they have a giant meeting to just talk about the new book. Then she says that she wants to be just like the hero in the book so she says that anything they want her to do she can do. For example, she had to babysit Pinky Pie's balloon for a day, which I thought was kind of funny. At the end she learns that you can accomplish more when you work together.
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  Krissy

  My daughter wanted to rate it 5 stars so 5 stars it is.
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  Lanie

  This is the best of the my little pony chapter books in the series so far. The author got Rainbow Dash down to a T. her actions, thoughts, and dialog was perfectly in tune with the show. And, thank the god of books, they finally got a decent climatic scene. it would have been pretty bad if they couldn't make a fight scene with Rainbow exciting. At least by children's books standards anyway. I especially love the first few chapters were Rainbow Dash is stoked to get her hooves on the latest Daring Do novel and stays up all night to be the first one done with it. (been there done that. I stayed holed up in my room for about seven, eight hours once while I devoured the final installment to the inheritance cycle.) And the attempted book club meeting part is so cute. Oh twilight, you try so hard. :) I would've gone alone with her agenda.
  
  now, there was one or two things that really irked me. I know there can be no perfection for mass produced books hell bent on selling kids more my little pony stuff. but still, this was pretty damn important. Like when they mention "Snowflake." No! his name Is BUFF BICEPS! how can a book set so far in the series not know what the ponies' names are? I mean, anyone who dutifully falls the series and reads carefully can see that the story is meant to take place after the episode where twilight and the gang go off to find the author of the Daring Do books, and they discover that Daring Do is a real pony. Is the writer really so dumb that she can't know that Buff Biceps name has been mentioned before then?
  
  Then there's a pretty annoying hole in the last half of the book. you know, during Rainbow Dash's big adventure quest. It was never really explained fully, but from the context, I get the feeling that Rainbow's friends set the whole damn thing up to get her to stop doing madly suicidal shit. I mean, there's a zebra that talks just like Zercora. and all her friends give her something that they had to have know would help her on her daring quest to protect ponyville. And in the end twilight quotes part of a pervious Daring Do story. So clearly, all this must have happened before in one of Rainbow's books. Even the half gilded horses was part of the books.
  
  So why did she fly off all on her own? for fame? not bright. and if I'm right - which I'm 99% sure I am- why didn't she get pissed at her friends? or why didn't they tell her what they did? :/
  
  This no makey sense!
  
  but, all in all, it was a quick fun little read. Maybe I'm just over analyzing. I do tend to do that. Like with the others, a great idea for an episode. :)
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  Edward Wessels

  Excellent but confusing
  
  As an older fan of the franchise, I am able to pick up on things younger readers couldn't. It's enjoyable to see each character as their typical selves. however, the story is a bit exaggerated. Predictable story elements, obvious plot, obvious beloved character in disguise. The first part of the book isn't necessary as the book club in the climax of the story could discuss any of the other books and still have the same valid arguments. If further readings unveils the identity of the villain and prove or disprove my theory of the villain, I look forward to more readings of Rainbow Dash's adventures as a rip off to her favorite pony. In summary, the books featuring the actual Daring Do are much better reads, but this is still enjoyable, on a lesser scale.
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  Chris Wing

  One of the more engaing, if light and fluffy, outing for the ponies.
  This one shows how much the ponies are interesting in reading (which we've never seen before), and one particular author/character has a new story, which encourgaes Rainbow Dash (my favourite, for some reason) to get over-excited and agree to accept any challenge (as her hero, the character of the book, is Daring Do, an adventuring pony, who goes on many death-defying adventures).
  Of course, an extremely convenient adventure ensues, with some Indiana Jones-esque artifact being in danger of getting into the wrong hands, and Rainbow gets into all sorts of scrapes to win the day.
  
  I'm being tongue-in0cheek sarcastic, because, even though the events were all so convenient, it was actually quite enjoyable and my daughter thoroughly enjoyed it.
  
  And my voices are getting good practise too.
  :)
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  Little Miss Harper

  It was very good my favorite part was when she had got stuck in quicksand then used a rope to get herself out
  Its was amazing
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  Faith

  Although this book was about 20 pages longer than the last one, it was just as fast paced and exciting! I read it in one sitting, I just finished it at two minutes past midnight hence the reading dates.
  
  Rainbow Dash was identical to her show counterpart in this book, doing silly things to try and look cool. Sometimes she goes over the top and needs her friends to remind her when to calm down, but she'll always do anything for her friends.
  
  All of these books are written just like an episode of the show, but they're totally new and original stories. The first six books focus on a Pony from the Mane Six, and this one focuses on Rainbow Dash. The Daring Do books are also a recurring topic from the show and are the main plot device for this book. I love how we see recurring characters like Big Mac, Zecora and the Cutie Mark Crusaders too.
  
  This book follows familiar locations from Cloudsdale to the Everfree Forest and has some totally adorable pony puns. If someone told me these were ideas from the show or scrapped episodes, I'd totally believe them. I cannot believe how real these books feel in atmosphere, character, structure, plot, and dynamic compared to the show.
  
  I loved this story just as much as the others and I reccomend it to all My Little Pony fans of all ages!
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  Mystic DreamClouds

  Rainbow Dash is the fastest pony in Ponyville but what happens when she takes her love for the Daring Do books a little too far when trying to prove a point?
  
  The newest and latest book in the Daring Do series is out. Rainbow Dash being the fastest has already read the book and is eager to talk about the daring action scenes. Thus, a book club is formed but what starts out as the thought for appreciation turns into criticism about the realism of those scenes. To prove those are real, Rainbow Dash challenges anypony to dare her to anything to prove it’s doable. And so starts Rainbow’s ascent to Daring Dash and a descent of forgetting what her real original goal was.
  
  This book was entertaining but short and sweet. It reads exactly like an episode of My Little Pony and I was thrilled with the adventure Rainbow Dash went through with her friends in secret. The mane six read exactly how they would if we were watching this as an episode airing on TV. There was a good buildup into the adventure and climax which made it interesting however, the ending seemed a bit rushed. Although the adventure is packed with descriptions and details to ensure the reader understands exactly what’s going on, the ending of the adventure felt a tad bit disappointing and underdeveloped.
  
  Rainbow Dash is a character I think most love, including myself. Sometimes Rainbow Dash goes a little over the top and needs her friends to remind her to keep her hooves on the ground. Rainbow Dash is ambitious and courageous and doesn’t back down when it concerns her friends even when she’s scared. The highlight of this book was really Rainbow Dash, although her friends were always there to support her every step of the way.
  
  Overall, I enjoyed this book and it sends a strong message to not get too carried away with things, especially fame.
  
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  Jenny

  Every book I read out loud with my kid is amazing. I mean, I wouldn't read this myself, but she absolutely loved it.
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  Chesbirger659

  Rainbow dash is really brave.
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  Kiri

  Friendship is loyalty.
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  Melissa

  I'm 28 years old, read pony books, and I'm proud! Course i could finish the book in one day, but i spread it over two. Rainbow Dash ties in with Rarity for my 3rd favorite character from the "My Little Pony: FriendShip is Magic" series. I may have some continuity problems with this books, but i have to say G.M.Berrow did a pretty good job of capturing Dashies personality for it. Rainbow Dash acted exactly as she did in the series.
  Now regarding the continuity of the series it's hard to tell exactly when it takes place. It obviously takes place after "Read it and Weep" but no other indications of previous episodes was given. There was no mention of Twilight being a princess or an alicorn. Then again we have Rainbow Dash point of view throughout the story and she's not one to care about details like that. The only thing that did bug me was that the story was obviously written before the fan named "SnowFlake" was given the name "Bulk Biceps" in the show. That and we know that Rainbow Dash does not live in Cloudsdale. She lives in her own cloud home someone to the side of Ponyville. That's been pretty much established since the beginning of the series. So shame on the writer for that error.
  Anyways, the story starts out with Rainbow Dash waiting in line at the midnight release of "Daring Do and the Volcano of Destiny". Now with any book nerd this scene is going to bring up memories of midnight releases. It made me think of the only midnight release of the Harry Potter Books i got to go to; the last one. Mainly because I was old enough for the first time to drive by myself legally after midnight. My parents would never take me to any others. The anticipation. The need to have the book now. The other fans. It's all there. You can tell the author has been there. She knows what its like. Then the scene with the day after with Rainbow Dash wanting to talk about the book, but no-one else spent the whole night reading it. Yep, it's all there. Including a line with Twilight Sparkle about spoilers.
  From that point on the story becomes about Daring Dash. Rainbow essentially taking offense that someone would dare say here beloved book series was not realistic and sets out to prove. Add Zecora in and you got a mini quest. The book could have been an episode if some of the continuity points were correct. This included the "we have 5 minutes and can't make another episode about it so lets wrap it up" ending.
  All in all, i would rate this book higher than the Pinkie Pie book. I find that the parents who are part of or were part of fandoms might enjoy this book more than the kids. 5 stars.
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  Samantha

  Just like the previous two books, I greatly enjoyed this one. I love all of the little details that let's you know the author is just as big of a fan of the MLP show as you are.
  
  This book takes place after Rainbow Dash has met Daring Do, and it's great to see just how much Rainbow is still obsessed with the books and how her knowing about the author's life affects her interactions with the rest of the fans.
  
  I will say, this book did feel like a little bit of a retread of said episode with Daring Do, but it felt new enough to still be enjoyable, since it was Rainbow Dash this time, and not Daring Do.
  
  I did feel like the plot was a little too predictable. Things were changed up a little at the end, but it didn't live up to its potential because it felt rushed. If that ending had just been given a little more time/weight, it would have been great. But it was still a good ending.
  
  Overall, it was an enjoyable read, and I certainly be picking up the next book in the series.
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  Sylvester

  The new Daring Do book was released and Rainbow started a book club to discussed the book, which turned into a dare for Rainbow to carry out any feat in real life. But when Zecora arrives with a terrible news, it's up to mane 6 to save the day.
  
  I really enjoyed this entry featuring Rainbow Dash, she is normally my least favourite mane but this really redeemed herself with her element of harmony- Loyalty. There were a few flaws but overall it was fun and all the side characters were able to shine too (The ponies at Ponyville are starting to become quite annoying and nosy, every time something happens they always gather around to pry).
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  Mel G

  I think this book is great for upper elementary students to read. I find that girls would be more interested in reading it and the rest of the series than boys. This series is one that children can relate to because it is on TV and is more relevant than say Amber Brown books. It's a very quick read that children may read through fairly quick. It had interesting story that could be a supplement the TV show
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  jacky

  I am really enjoying how each of these books focuses on one of the mane six ponies. I felt that this one did not give as much insight into Rainbow Dashes character as Pinkie and Rarity's books, but I still enjoyed it. All of the Harry Potter parallel's were fun, though I was a bit disappointed that the real AK Yearling / Daring Do wasn't featured.
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  orangerful

  This was SO MUCH FUN to read. Again, Berrow did a great job of capturing the feel of the My Little Pony tv series and characters. And I think you'll be hard-pressed to find a series reader who hasn't experienced the frustration of not being able to talk to their friends about the latest book a in a series. Perfect book for MLP fans of any age.
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  Amy the book-bat

  This book felt like reading an episode of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. It was kind of fun. Rainbow Dash was her usual boastful self, setting out to prove that she is the fastest and bravest pegasus in Equestria. The usual moral about friendship shows up here as well. I did like that the book talks about the importance of reading.
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  Amy

  I read this with my daughter. She loved it. The author uses some advanced vocabulary and I like that because it encouraged my daughter to learn some new words. This book taught the value of friendship and loyalty. A good read for a per teen girl and well written with some use of excellent vocabulary.
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  Egg Head

  The story is really good its fits the show perfectly so if you like Friendship is magic then you would love this. The story starts out with Rainbow Dash trying to prove that that daring do isn't made up by taking anyponies dares. All the characters were spot on to so it's like reading a episode.