An enchanting children's book that combines the thrill of adventure with the power of friendship and imagination. The story revolves around Billy and Toad-Frank, an unlikely duo who embark on a mesmerizing journey through time and uncharted lands with the enigmatic Mystery Machine. As they face perilous challenges and ancient landscapes, the bond between them grows stronger, teaching young readers valuable lessons about courage and camaraderie.

Slydal's storytelling is a delightful blend of creativity and heart, making this book a perfect choice for young adventurers with vivid imaginations. Toad-Frank & The Mystery Machine not only entertains but also inspires children to explore their own potential and dream big. It's a captivating read that will leave young minds craving more adventures and believing in the magic of friendship.

Toad-Frank & The Mystery Machine is a total blast! From the very first page, I was hooked on the electrifying journey of Billy and Toad-Frank, a talking toad with big dreams.

This book is all about daring to explore the unknown, conquer challenges, and cherish the power of friendship. I couldn't put it down as the duo faced ancient landscapes and mysterious obstacles. It's not just a story; it's an inspiration for young adventurers like me to dream big and believe in the extraordinary.

We enjoyed this book! It was a nice story and we learned a lot from reading it! We did wish there was a little more artwork along with the story.

I liked the idea behind this story but I feel that maybe having not read the other books in the series I was lacking a little behind as it felt like there was an underlying theme that I wasn't really aware of - and I am still no clearer on how Toad-Frank came to me as he is.

I liked that they used a time machine and that they visited a few places in history but the story felt a bit disjointed - I wanted to know more - more about why they were visiting, more when they were there and who they were meeting, etc

It is 3 stars from me for this one, good concept and with a couple of little tweaks it could be a higher rating - the illustrations in the book were great and this could be a hit with other parents and children, but sadly it missed the mark for me and the market for children's books is really quite saturated and I think this one will struggle to stand out.

Unfortunately, I found Toad-Frank & The Mystery Machine to be underwhelming. I think there is good bones to the story, and the characters have good potential. But for now, this one fell flat for me. I hope the author invests time into expanding these characters and refines the story in future books.