"This isn't just any old 'child in fantasyland' story. For starters, no other kids have to put up with useless old wizards, unattractive heroines, baddies that simply do not know when to stay dead and being the last one in school to discover puberty. Armed with a pointy hat (stupid looking), a pony tail (even more stupid looking) and a tendency to irritate people twice his size, Simon returns in this action packed sequel which promises to be more entertaining, amusing and fun than any other adventure of its type (allegedly)."