Kris & The Pirates (The Adventures of Kris) by Art Blegen – Review by Trisha Cargile

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Kris & The Pirates: The Adventures of KrisKris & The Pirates: The Adventures of Kris by Art Blegen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“Kris & The Pirates” by Art Blegen is an enthralling adventure that takes readers on a captivating journey across the high seas. Set in the golden age of piracy, the story follows the young protagonist, Kris, as he embarks on a quest for freedom and redemption. Blegen’s vivid descriptions and characters bring the world of pirates to life, immersing the readers in a world of danger, intrigue, and action. The pacing is steady, keeping readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. With its blend of historical accuracy and imaginative storytelling, “Kris & The Pirates” is a must-read for fans of adventure fiction.

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England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England (The Hidden Gems Series) by Christy Nicholas – Review by Kayla Octaviano

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England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England (The Hidden Gems Series)England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

That was actually really interesting! I’ve never read a book like this, but I’ve always wanted to travel. It was fun to read a book that contained some of England’s history, most traveled spots, and places people don’t travel there that are beautiful and must-see. The author tied it in with stories, and it made the book more than just a travel guide.

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Perfect (Perfect Series) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Perfect (Perfect, #1)Perfect by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was an interesting story on falling in love. Chloe is the main character and it follows her from college into working adulthood and all the romances that she has in between. The story is told in different parts through Chloe’s point of view as she dates and falls in love. Each man and relationship is different but each one leads her to where she is in life and her career. Some of the stories overlap and then you may rewind and have to reread a part in a different way. Chloe is relatable and inspiring and so are each of the men that she dates. This story is completely her journey, she knows what she wants in life, and she gets to make all the decisions hoping to get her happy ending.

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Finders Keepers, Cowboy (Match Made in Montana Series) by Rachelle Paige Campbell – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Finders Keepers, Cowboy (Match Made in Montana #1)Finders Keepers, Cowboy by Rachelle Paige Campbell
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I really wanted to like this one but it just is too much of a struggle. It starts out great as we meet the characters and find out the situation but as the story moves along it got so slow. There is way too much “thinking in their head” and it became confusing at times and interrupted conversations between the two MC. The conversations are very stilted and a lot of times I am not sure what the purpose is and where it is going. Even at the end I just did not understand what Ryan’s issue was with not speaking to Meg. I did not really *feel* the connection between the two even though I assumed they would end up together.

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Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Gillian Fawell

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Queen of the FairiesQueen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Good fairies, bad fairies, they must all be written about, especially if you want to stay in each of their good books! This story encapsulates the thought process of a child and speaks in that child’s voice! I won’t give away the ending but let’s just say there’s a twist!!! A great title to read with the youngsters in your life!

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Sugar & Spice (Spicetopia Series) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Jenn Brown

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Sugar & Spice (Spicetopia #1)Sugar & Spice by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love to undercover boss concept and it did not disappoint! Cy is sweet and his character growth from perceived villain to someone we can all fall in love with is great! As the undercover boss he gets to see where the employee are coming from and I’m sure his infatuation and frequent visits with Jolie helped.

This book was full of tension between the characters and the spice is well worth the build up! Now I’m off to read the next book in the Spicetopia series!

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Fay’s Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Jenn Brown

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Fay's Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray)Fay’s Kindness Parade by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

G Pa Rhymes did it again! Another fabulous book about Cray and his friends. My kids (6 & 8) really enjoyed this one. My favorite part is the last page, the discussion page where it gives us the opportunity to talk about why turtles migrate as well as list some ways to be kind. I highly recommend this book.

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid’s Guide to Welcoming a New Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Stephanie Robb

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid's Guide to Welcoming a New Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid’s Guide to Welcoming a New Dog by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a fantastic book introducing children to looking after a new puppy and what it entails. This is a great book for children who have been begging for a dog learn what it will take to look after their new dog. I would highly recommend this book to parents who are getting a dog as an age-appropriate discussion for children.

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Oscar and Emmy Foster Kittens (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Stephanie Robb

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Oscar and Emmy Foster KittensOscar and Emmy Foster Kittens by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a brilliant story that introduces children to fostering animals in this case, kittens. It shows the essential role fosterers play in the animal’s lives and what is required of fosterers in an age-appropriate way. Highly recommended for children to read and enjoy the story and illustrations.

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Loris Opens Up His Heart (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Stephanie Robb

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Loris Opens Up His Heart: An Emotional Story For Kids (Courage Tales)Loris Opens Up His Heart: An Emotional Story For Kids by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved the way the story was laid out with the illustrations and speech bubble style. It is a great story for children to learn about speaking your truth and opening up to others. It is perfect for primary age children to learn these important values.

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Fay’s Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Stephanie Robb

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Fay's Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray)Fay’s Kindness Parade by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this adventure following Fay and Cray as they help others in a wonderful adventure. It is a lovely story for children to enjoy the rhyming patterns with beautiful illustrations. I will always recommend this incredible author.

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Code Dog by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Stephanie Robb

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Code DogCode Dog by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This wonderful chapter book is perfect for older readers. It has fantasy and sci-fi themes for children to enjoy and keep guessing through the story. As always its a wonderful, well written adventure from this amazing author.

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid’s Guide to Welcoming a New Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Brandy Vaughn

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid's Guide to Welcoming a New Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid’s Guide to Welcoming a New Dog by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a cute little book that reads like a child’s poem. It gives good information about kids getting ready to be responsible for a new dog. The illustrations are detailed and go along with the story well. Children will enjoy reading this story about getting a dog.

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Before You Say I Do by Marina Hanna – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Before You Say I DoBefore You Say I Do by Marina Hanna
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book! I’ve read books from this author prior to this book and I’m going to say this one is my favorite. Why you might ask? Because the way the author wrote Before You Say I Do gave me the feels. And when books can give me the feels and make me feel like I’m part of the story it says a lot.
Now the characters aren’t easy to love because they are stubborn, independent, nonbelievers in love. Yet at the same time jealous, attentive, possessive and protective. Which leaves the reader in a conundrum. But trust me when I say it all works. I feel like I was friends with the lead female character.
Emma and Liam are people who don’t want relationships or commitments. However they crave each other physically. This story revolves around the ups and downs that their “friends with benefits” status takes them.
Liam wants his trust fund, but he can’t access it until he’s 35 or married whichever comes first. Being he’s started this friendship with Emma he feels she’s the perfect candidate to help him in his task. Two big problems: 1 will his family believe them? 2 They are both falling for the other and are too stubborn to admit it. Sacrificing their potential happiness together by sticking to the script.
Of course we know nothing is cut in dry and these stories and the exes don’t make it easy either.
Will they stick to the script?
How will the exes interference impact what they have?
Again it’s a story I loved, that had a lot to offer for fans of this genre. It’s worth it! Happy Reading!

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Loris Opens Up His Heart (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Ashley Lape

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Loris Opens Up His HeartLoris Opens Up His Heart by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This touching children’s book is a great read. It’s a great book for beginner readers. The journey in this book follows three young children Loris, Cam, and Inaya as they train for a race to raise money for a fellow student. Loris is a new foster child in the house so he tries to keep to himself but when Cam needs help at the race Loris is there to save the race! It is a great story of courage, hope, selflessness, and resilience.

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England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England (The Hidden Gems Series) by Christy Nicholas – Review by Katie Turner

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England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England (The Hidden Gems Series)England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England, by Christy Nicholas, is a very interesting travel guide of England packed full of a vast amount of topics for anyone wanting to learn more and explore the land and culture. Not only does this book cover places to see, but also lots of bits of history, legends, people and more! If you have a desire to learn more about this fascinating land, or plan to take a visit, you may find this book helpful for ideas on places to see. I’ve always wanted to visit England, and this book only made me want to go even more. This book is a quick, easy read but l felt there was a lot to learn from it.

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid’s Guide to Welcoming a New Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Melissa Fink

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid's Guide to Welcoming a New Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid’s Guide to Welcoming a New Dog by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book really amazed me. I chose this book because we recently got our daughter a cat. This book was about pet ownership, so I thought she could learn from it. My daughter loved the book especially the pictures. The pictures was colorful. If you are wanting your children to learn about pet responsibilities, I highly recommend this book!

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Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book) by MJ Murray – Review by Melissa Fink

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Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series 2)Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate by M.J. Murray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book to this series. It is a chapter book to get young reader engaged. The author grabs your attention from the beginning to the end. The characters and world building was great. I know this is a kids chapter book, but I really enjoyed it myself.

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Finding Cheer (Magical Emerald Hollow Series) by Heather Schneider – Review by Betsy Melano

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Finding Cheer (Magical Emerald Hollow #2)Finding Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was excited to find the second book in this series. The first book was a fun read and I knew the second book would have the same kind of fun, romantic, and exciting moments. We met Holly in the first book where she ends up finding love and acceptance in Emerald Hollow a small town in Oregon.
This new book is about Sofia, a well known member of the town. Sofia has had her share of romance gone wrong as so many of us experience. Sofia can’t believe what she’s seeing when she finds a man laying in the middle of a snow covered hiking trail! The strangest thing being he can’t seem to remember how he got to the snowy trail.
Like the first book, I enjoyed reading about Sofia and her new friend. The author does a wonderful job of world and character building. I’m looking forward to reading more about the folks in Emerald Hollow.

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Charming Chapter (Boomer Babes Book Club Romances) by Lori Haas – Review by Krista Moulthrop

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Charming Chapter : A Later-in-Life Just Kisses Romance (Boomer Babes Book Club Romances 1)Charming Chapter : A Later-in-Life Just Kisses Romance by Lori Haas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This really gave my “PS I Love You” vibes. Laura lost her husband and part of herself. She threw herself into caring for her daughter and grandkids and stopped doing things for herself. But when she joins a book club, all the other ladies convince her to take a chance and she winds up going on a trip to London. She ends up meeting Hugh and quickly falls for him. There are some unexpected speed bumps in the story that they have to work out, to decide if they want to be together. It was a cozy and short read that serves as a reminder that you can still find love again, no matter what age. And that sometimes when you take a chance you can really find yourself and your happiness again

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid’s Guide to Welcoming a New Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Shannen Kern

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid's Guide to Welcoming a New Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid’s Guide to Welcoming a New Dog by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely loved everything about this book! The rhyming keeps both of my kiddos engaged as do the beautiful illustrations. Being educated about how big of a deal getting a dog is gets overlooked these days. People (even adults) go into it blindly or with little education just to find out they’re not prepared or not a good fit for a certain breed. Dogs absolutely become a member of the family, and the author really hit so many good points throughout this book. I love that CJ and Lora did so much research on dogs and not just what was fun or the quickest way to get their parents to agree! The author did an amazing job demonstrating multiple aspects of pet ownership. I would highly recommend this book for a classroom or home setting to educate young ones on this great responsibility!

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Charlotte’s Control (The Control Series) by Maggie Sims – Review by Angela Plate, April 2024

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Charlotte's Control (The Control Series)Charlotte’s Control by Maggie Sims
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This steamy story portrays an older woman and a younger man discovering who they are. I’m not sure how I feel about the reverse age gap but this author focuses on character plot and it’s amazing. This happily ever after starts a new series and I’m looking forward to reading what comes next.

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Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book) by MJ Murray – Review by Shannen Kern

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Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series 2)Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a cute addition to the Youth Sleuths Chapter Books series! You don’t have to read these in any order at all. My youngest is 8 years old and these chapter books are the perfect fit for him! I feel like the chapters are the ideal length as he can get discouraged if it takes too long to make progress. The illustrations are simple but incredibly helpful (and cute!) for younger readers to see what’s going on. Something else I really appreciated was the list of Tier 2 words and discussion prompts to help kiddos dig deeper. There are also more resources available using the QR code or link provided in the book which I will be recommending to all educators in our lives. Whether you’re looking to add this to your school curriculum or for home reading, I highly recommend this book (and this series) because it truly engages the kids in so many different ways.

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Texas Winds by Dana Wayne – Review by Julie Johnson

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Texas WindsTexas Winds by Dana Wayne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5 stars

This is such a beautiful, emotional story! I was immediately drawn in and my heart broke for Jake. Just as I was learning about him and falling in love with him, we meet Lexie. She’s a ball of a mess after being left at the alter but she’s a hoot too! I love her expressions and her strength.

Read this story and fall in love with falling in love. Katie will totally steal your heart though so be prepared!

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Fay’s Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by La Toya Lewis

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Fay's Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray)Fay’s Kindness Parade by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fay’s Kindness Parade is the fifth book in The Adventures of Cray series by G Pa Rhymes. In this book, Turtle Fay is moving to warmer waters and invites Cray to go with her while showing kindness as they go. As they make their way, they run into plenty of friends to help and show kindness to. This lovely story shows children how easy and rewarding it is to provide acts of kindness. There are many examples of kindness and the recipients showing kindness to others in return. The book has G Pa Rhymes’ trademark catchy rhymes and beautiful illustrations for children to enjoy. This is a great book to show the importance of kindness to children and a great reminder for adults.

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Charlotte’s Control (The Control Series) by Maggie Sims – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Charlotte's Control (The Control Series)Charlotte’s Control by Maggie Sims
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An enjoyable and engaging historical romance which had me hooked throughout. In this reverse age-gap story the thirty year old widow Charlotte, Dowager Countess of Peterborough and the younger William Stanton, heir to the Earl of Harrington start a passionate and steamy affair. However, William who is having to manage the Earldom for his drunken father, must make an advantageous marriage to a wealthy debutant. Whilst Charlotte is happy forgetting proper etiquette and reclaiming her femininity and powers of seduction, she knows the affair can’t continue and that William must marry. Meanwhile William is willing to defy the rules of Society and marry Charlotte, but she knows that he will need an heir and that is one thing she cannot give him. I felt fully immersed in this story as both the characters and the setting come to life through the descriptive narrative. I liked how Charlotte was older than William as that is not the norm in romances. The chemistry between her and William sizzled off the page, leading to some rather steamy scenes which do include a BDSM element. The storyline, characters and setting all kept me happily turning the pages!

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Fay’s Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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Fay's Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray)Fay’s Kindness Parade by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fay the turtle, and Cray are on another adventure. As winter approaches they set out to help others. This friendship and those new friends they come across have the best adventures. I love the kindness and the helping of others. As well as the rhymes in this story. The author sets up our children for success, by showing how others make friends, giving them great examples. The story is short and to the point making it easy for children to follow. I also enjoyed the pictures in this story, while they are to the point. They open our children up with questions. What a great conversation starter. Giving our children even more information to aid in their growth and knowledge. This is another must have for our children’s libraries.

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid’s Guide to Welcoming a New Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid's Guide to Welcoming a New Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid’s Guide to Welcoming a New Dog by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book and recommend it to any parent who is interested in getting a pet for their child. I found this book so cute and extremely informative as it documented just what is involved with having a pet and what children should know before they adopt one. I like how this series of stories really documents the relationship that can exist between children and their pets. It is a great experience and I think parents will find this series helpful in showing their children just how special having a pet can be.

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Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Crystal Brehant

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Queen of the FairiesQueen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a cute story about writing a book about fairies! Of course you have to write about the bad fairies, other wise they might get up to some trouble! My 7yo son and I have read many of this author’s books, and there hasn’t been a single one that we gave less than 5 stars to. I’m sure my son would give more stars if he could. We loved the surprise twist at the end. We had to go back immediately and read it again with a new look on the whole story!

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Kris & The Pirates (The Adventures of Kris) by Art Blegen – Review by Crystal Brehant

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Kris & The Pirates: The Adventures of KrisKris & The Pirates: The Adventures of Kris by Art Blegen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story is a cute adventure and an easy read for young kids. I read this with my 7yo son who enjoyed it. It was fast paced and kept him entertaining the whole time. Meeting all of the different animals had to be my sons favorite parts, especially the turtle laying eggs. I love how it is a story about a child getting lost in a book.

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