Review of
Danny Dunn and the Fossil Cave,
by Jay Williams & Raymond Abrashkin
Five out of five stars
An adventure in cave exploration
The Danny Dunn
adventure series for young adults is a good one for all ages, not just the
target one. In this case, Danny has discovered a cave and having no light,
decided to come back and explore it. Fortunately, geologist Dr. Tresselt is
visiting Professor Euclid Bullfinch, Danny’s guardian. With Danny’s friends
Irene Miller and Joe Pearson, the two professors and Danny set out to
investigate the cave.
Their actions
are a lesson in some of the features of caves, including what is normally found
in one. There is some danger, but as is the case with young heroes, they manage
to overcome all the difficulties and when they are lost, Danny comes up with
the clue that allows them to find an alternate exit.
What is a bit
different about this book is that Irene is portrayed as an effective member of
the investigatory team. She is smart,
capable and willing to follow the others into danger. That was not always the
case in books published in the sixties. It is a fun read for people of all ages
that enjoy basic adventure books and has aged well.
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