Stuck in a high-security boarding school, Holly really misses her friend Dirk. Her roommate has killed her pet mouse and a tracking device makes escaping the school impossible. Dirk, meanwhile, is trailing a professor who might be mixed up with the Kinghorns, and wishes his favourite accomplice was still in London to help.
When the two friends are reunited, they embark on a quest to save human and dragon kind before the world is shaken like never before.
School's Out has a quick pace, with lots going on as the mystery unravels. It will appeal to a huge range of young readers and I can see it being a hit in primary school libraries when students go back. It would also make a great summer read for anyone who doesn't want to wait that long, and likes adventure, dragons or comedy.
From the Tree Dragons speaking jumbled up English, to Petal Moses' autobiography there was plenty to giggle at throughout the second instalment in the Dragon Detective series. The side characters have been well thought out and provide lots of humour - especially the school staff.
Once again, Holly and Dirk make a great team. Holly is brave and resourceful and isn't afraid to speak her mind, but she also looks out for characters like Callum, who claims to have been kidnapped by dragons.
School's Out was a lot of fun to read. Thank you so much Little Tiger for sending me a copy for review.
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