Children of the Wild (Children of the Wild Series) by Krysta Tawlks – Review by Ayla Eddy

Children of the WildChildren of the Wild by Krysta Tawlks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An absolutely wonderful historical fantasy for young readers that can be enjoyed by older readers just as much. The writing captured my interest from page one and kept me hooked to the end. Elbert was relatable and easy to connect with. It was like you were along for the ride right next to him while he discovered a magic spark within him. His family connection during this time was heartwarming. This story had family, growth, loss, discovery, and many emotions. 

I highly recommend this book and author! 

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Carrie’s Flight (Grandma’s Closet) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tonya Merritt

Carrie's FlightCarrie’s Flight by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lois Wickstrom always sparks the imagination while giving you fun facts throughout the story. In Carrie’s Flight, she outdid herself. This story will be enjoyed by you and any children you read it too. Would make an amazing Christmas or Birthday gift for any child.

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Renewed (Fateful Justice Series) by Sara Vinduska – Review by Julie Johnson

Renewed (Fateful Justice Book 6)Renewed by Sara Vinduska
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first read by this author. This book can easily be read as a stand alone but I’m going to be going back and reading the previous ones in this series.

He’s a very good looking cowboy and she’s running from her past. When Hayden shows up on Ruby’s doorstep, he’s been shot and left for dead. It’s up to Ruby to save his life and then he, in turn, helps to save hers.

This was a suspenseful read full of romance and adventure. There were times the story got a little choppy but overall, a very good read with a happy ending!

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Murky Murder (A Maid Ivy Cozy Mystery Book) by Hazel Smith – Review by Christie Mitchum

Murky Murder (A Maid Ivy Cozy Mystery, #4)Murky Murder by Hazel Smith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Murky Murder was a cute, cozy, and heartwarming mystery!

Life is looking good for Ivy. She has been promoted to the new head maid at Hotel LaFontaine, and her first date with her boss, Max Humphrey, was a success except for one creepy interruption, someone rushing into the restaurant brandishing a knife. However, it was short-lived and the hooded man left almost as quickly as he appeared, escaping security.

The hotel is all abuzz with a business conference with many successful, elite businessmen and women arriving. Nothing ruins success like a murder, and that is just what happens not long after guests arrive. One of the guests is found in his room, and there are plenty of suspects as he isn’t the most liked person. If that wasn’t enough, Ivy discovers that the random person who came running towards their table at dinner on their first date wasn’t random. It seems like someone has something against Max as cryptic and threatening notes begin to appear.

I love quirky characters, and Murky Murder is packed with them. I love Ivy. She is tenacious and so likable. She is determined to discover who the murderer is and how it connects to herself and Max. Max was just as likable as Ivy was, and the two make a great team. I’m so glad that the romance between the two of them is not rushed. It’s utterly charming!!! The addition of great secondary characters and the dogs made it even better! There are some twists and turns and no shortage of suspects that kept the book rolling along at a great pace.

This book is the 4th in the series, and while it was very easy to read without any confusion from not reading the earlier books, I liked it so much that I would love to go back and read the prior books. It reminds me of my favorite TV mysteries on PBS and Brit Box, and it was a perfect way to spend the day… helping Ivy solve the case and drinking a nice cup of hot tea.

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Dark Moon Secrets (The Witch Moon Series Book 1) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Felicia Bates

Dark Moon Secrets (Witch Moon #1)Dark Moon Secrets by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was drawn to Dark Moon Secrets because I LOVED the cover art and I was excited at the potential of getting hooked on a new series. I have never read Lilliana Rose before but I wasn’t disappointed by their writing style. I always appreciate when stories are told by alternating or multiple perspectives so that was a selling point for this book as well. I love all thing witches and was really excited to see Lilliana’s perspective in the paranormal romance. I really enjoyed Tanjie and the character growth throughout the storyline.
I look forward to more from this author!

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Unexpected by Laylah Abrams – Review by Lisa Helmick

UnexpectedUnexpected by Laylah Abrams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Interesting story as we follow along with Nick and Claire. Both of them are so easy to read and guess what they are thinking most of the time. She is high class and he is low class so they nothing feel nothing can come of their dalliance. We really get to know them both so well. Secondary characters are fleeting and only her BFF is briefly memorable as the story focuses solely on the two main. I read this fairly quickly and the story flowed nicely. The epilogue rounds everything out nicely.

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Arriving Home (Lake Juniper Series) by Chelsea Lauren – Review by Christine Baranek

Arriving Home (Lake Juniper Series)Arriving Home by Chelsea Lauren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Arriving Home
By: Chelsea Lauren

This is a fantastically written MM romance. It feels so real and not forced at all. It reads like a Hallmark movie, which for a holiday book is exactly what I was looking for. Elijah and Austin are fantastically written and well developed characters. They had overcome so much to end up where they are when the story begins. These battles they had fought are part of what makes them such endearing characters to me. This was such a well written romance that I definitely recommend!

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Knight In Peril (A Jorja Knight Private Investigator Mystery) by Alice Bienia – Review by Christine Baranek

Knight In Peril (A Jorja Knight Private Investigator Mystery #6)Knight In Peril by Alice Bienia
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Knight in Peril
By: Alice Bienia

This is the sixth book in the Jorja Knight Series. However, it is important to note that although it is the sixth book it definitely could read as a standalone. Jorja Knight has become one of my favorite Main Characters – she is strong, independent, smart, quick thinking, and a force to be reckoned with. I have loved each and every book in this series. This one adds an extra element of taking place in Istanbul.
In this book, Jorja is on the hunt for a missing friend. Gabriella has absolutely disappeared and it is up to Jorja to find her in an unfamiliar landscape of a foreign city. Then to add on top of this there is corruption, secrets and lies.
I definitely recommend reading this one and all the Jorja Knight books. They are well written mysteries that never disappoint!

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Jade: Hidden Scars: A Forbidden Age-Gap Romance (Book 1) by A. Akinosho – Review by Jenni Bishop

Hidden Scars (Jade #1)Hidden Scars by A. Akinosho
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3 stars
Jade: Hidden Scars: A Forbidden Age-Gap Romance is the first book in this series. A story of second chances, forbidden love and those who want to keep them a part.
Naseer and Jade’s journey is a twisty road to love. They are both broken. They are from two different worlds; two different cultures and he is much older than she is. But with scheming and plotting to destroy them and keep them apart do they even stand a chance.
There are characters that are likable and some you would like to smack them and others you would like to shake because of their naivety and childishness. I found it a little hard to connect fully with them making it hard to truly lose myself in the story.
A. Akinosho writes a tale that has healing, strength, secrets, lies, insecurities, jealousy, drama, angst, betrayal, frustrations, hopes, dreams and let’s not forget those conspiring against them.
Give it a go because you never know you may fall in love with it.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Grave Digger Academy IV (Grave Digger Academy Series) by C.A. King – Review by Heather Bass

Grave Digger Academy IVGrave Digger Academy IV by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have read a few books from this author and she never disappoints. I love the way she writes in perfect detail. This is the fourth book in the very addictive series of the Grave Digger Academy. You do need to read the other books in the series or you will be lost. I was so excited when I got this book so I started to read it right away. I could not put it down until the end. It only took me a few hours to read this story and I can’t wait to see what happens next.

Makayla is ready for another year at the Grave Digger Academy. When she gets there things have changed. They have a new headmistress and also other people watching them all the time. Makayla is so upset when she finds out she also can’t have any of her helpers with her. She is shocked when her past asks for her help but does she have anyone that she can count on?
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The Magic Man Audiobook (The Olympic Peninsula Book 3) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Robin Rankin

The Magic Man The Olympic Peninsula Series, Book 3

David is basically a stranger at the beginning of this book. He was mentioned in passing a few times but not a lot was known. He definitely didn’t give me the warm fuzzies.

Maddie is a sweet woman who listens to her heart instead of her brain from time to time. There were a few times that she showed that.

I enjoyed the book overall, but I was unable to make a connection with David which surprised and disappointed me. Ms. Treadgold did a wonderful job narrating and has a voice that is very soothing which was much needed this week.

Looking forward to the next books, but the mystery of Edward is truly intriguing.

Dumpster Dying (A Hazardous Hoarding Mystery Book 1) by Michelle Bennington – Review by Christine Baranek

Dumpster Dying: A Hazardous Hoarding Mystery (A Hazardous Hoarding Mystery Book 1)Dumpster Dying: A Hazardous Hoarding Mystery by Michelle Bennington
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dumpster Dying
By: Michelle Bennington

This is such a fun cozy mystery that I really enjoyed. It is such a fast paced book and it was easy for me to read it in one sitting. This is book 1 in the new Hazardous Hoarding Mystery series and I really cannot wait to read more. These characters were so much fun and I really truly loved the quirks that they had. Birdie was such a unique character who definitely collects things and surprisingly loves to dumpster dive. However, this story takes a turn when she discovers the body of someone she was fond of. While she begins the investigation she is accompanied by the spirit of her husband who has since passed on. This fit right in to the quirky story and honestly really made me love Birdie even more. I cannot wait for the next book because I loved Birdie so very much and I want to see what other adventures she and Walter get into.

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Dreamscape (J.J. Morris Mysteries) by J.N. Sheats – Review by Jamie Truex

DreamscapeDreamscape by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the series. I did not read the first book, but I will definitely go back and read them in order. I didn’t feel lost reading this one alone. The author gave enough back story to keep me in the loop. The world building was so good I was right there with Joey throughout the book. I was really hooked from the first page! There is supposed to be a third book in this series and I can not wait to find out what happens in that one! If you enjoy young adult paranormal, absolutely pick this series up.

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Dark Moon Secrets ( The Witch Moon Series Book 1 ) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Caralee Loonat

Dark Moon Secrets (Witch Moon #1)Dark Moon Secrets by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Yet again another great book by one of my top favorite authors. I love how this series is paranormal and how the two mains are in a sort of forbidden love situation. I also like how the author is able to create such a vivid great world and bring the characters to life. The drama is also very well balanced and adds a great depth to the story. I really enjoy how the author creates the back story and builds everything into a peak and leaves the reader wanting more. I definitely will be reading more from this series and cannot wait for the next installment.

Reviewed by @caraleeloonat
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Orenda (The Latitude Series) by T.S. Simons – Review by Kristin Boutelle

Orenda (The Latitude)Orenda by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I like how the author keeps the same style of writing, very detailed where the reader can actually see the scene playing in their head like a movie. The characters are very relatable with what they are going through within the story. The main characters Caitlin and Gio are very compatible, however it does take Caitlin a little bit to get used to having another person by her side. It is a very good read and it is a good idea to read the previous books in the series to get the full background of what happened before.

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A King So Savage (The Savage Duet) by April Moran – Review by Stephanie Runyon

A King So Savage (The Savage Duet #1)A King So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kingston has always wanted Ava and has kidnapped her, using her brother’s debt of $2.6 million as his reason. His brother, Oliver, had drugged her in an elevator. Oliver wants to violate her, but Kingston warns him that nobody can touch her. Ava fights by using a paperweight to cut his face. While struggling to get away, there was a loud pop that caused her to scream. Dr.Abbott has to treat Ava while he keeps her in a cell. He didn’t like the situation, but he was loyal to Kingston. Ava wakes up from being sedated by the doctor. She hasn’t been given food yet, and she doesn’t know how long she has slept. Kingston brings her food and wants her to clean up. When Ava doesn’t respond and doesn’t try to eat, Kingston forces her into the tub and washes her. Humiliated at her situation, she relents by eating. Ava attempts to escape again when Dr. Abbott comes to check her sprained wrist. Kingston, who caught her in the woods, decides he is going to have to punish Ava for her repeated acts of defiance.

This is a slow-burn romance, with April Moran building suspense. There is a subplot that runs where there is resentment from Kingston towards Oliver, as well as Oliver’s hatred towards Kingston. Dr. Abbott doesn’t like the treatment of Ava, but whatever darker dealings the Winter family is involved in prevents him from helping Ava escape her captivity. The cliffhanger ending has me eager to read the sequel, and I wonder if Carson will make an attempt to steal Ava back. However, I don’t know if Carson is really a better option for Ava since he has little regard for her beyond her inheritance money. With a cliffhanger ending, I am eager to read a sequel to this fast-paced story.

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Dreamscape (J.J. Morris Mysteries) by J.N. Sheats – Review by Tonya Merritt

DreamscapeDreamscape by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow this book blew my mind. It was perfectly written. A thriller with all the right storylines to follow. I hadn’t realized it was the second in the series till I got into it a good bit. I do absolutely want to go read the first book so I can see more about Joey and the story of high school for her. In this one she is in college and things aren’t always as they seem. This book will keep you entranced from the beginning.

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Triple Trouble at Amberwood (The Amberwood Hall Ballet School Series) by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Tausha Treadway

Triple Trouble at Amberwood: Book Four in your favourite middle-grade haunted ballet school... (Amberwood Hall Ballet School 4)Triple Trouble at Amberwood: Book Four in your favourite middle-grade haunted ballet school… by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Triple Trouble at Amberwood (The Amberwood Hall Ballet School Series) by Eleanor Dixon. This is such a great young, middle school story but even as a 54 year old lady I really enjoyed it! Its the story of a old haunted school and teenagers what’s not to love! Lauren is back in school and she is still friends with Grace and Rodney who just happen to be ghosts! When Lauren rescues a ghost from a building that is about to be torn down she doesn’t realize its not a good ghost and it brings bad things with it. When crazy things start happening at Amberwood Hall, Lauren realizes she has to find out who is behind it and why. When Lauren starts to figure out it might be the ghost she rescued what will she do? When their big productions threatens to get cancelled will Lauren put a stop to the ghost. Will this be the thing to end her friendship with Grace? I suggest reading these fun books in order just to know who all the characters are. I love this series and can’t wait for the next.

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A Christmas Amish Courtship (Amish Courtship Series) by Jennifer Spredemann – Review by Tonya Merritt

A Christmas Amish Courtship (Amish Courtship #3)A Christmas Amish Courtship by Jennifer Spredemann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story is easy to follow despite being the third in the series. I love Christmas time and Christmas stories. To find an Amish story is new for me but I loved it. You’ll follow the culture and drama. A great short story to read anytime.

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Renewed (Fateful Justice Series) by Sara Vinduska – Review by Terri Jo McAllister

Renewed (Fateful Justice Book 6)Renewed by Sara Vinduska
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ruby is hiding out in a remote cabin, far from her dangerous ex. When a stranger winds up outside, on a horse and half dead, Ruby takes him in to help. She didn’t expect to fall for him so quickly, but he can’t know about her past.

Hayden wasn’t looking to fall for the woman that has nursed him back from death. Just when he thinks they’ve gone their separate ways, Ruby calls him and begs for his help. This is a book that kept me hooked until the end. Great story and characters!

Reviewed by Terri Jo McAllister

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Finding the End Zone (Game Time Series) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Jules Herbert

Finding the End ZoneFinding the End Zone by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I knew right from the start when so many sparks started flying between Jamaica and Callahan that this was going to be a really captivating read and I was so right! I was completely hooked by these wonderful characters. Jamaica is a very serious student so when she is partnered with Callahan who she believes is the typical Jock stereotype and nothing more, she is worried about her course but he soon sets her straight. I am a huge fan of this Amazing author and her ability to bring us such creative storylines and relatable characters. I can’t wait for more!!!

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Wicked Ends: A Dark College Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Series, Book 8 ) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Juls Dick

Wicked Ends (Hidden Valley Elite #8)Wicked Ends by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wicked Ends is the 8th book in the Hidden Valley Elite series by Isla Vaughn, it is also the final book in Shane’s story and finishes up the duets of the 4 main characters in the series. I have absolutely loved this series, I have (not so) patiently waiting for each book to come out and waiting on this one was a doozy! I needed to know how that cliffhanger was going to be resolved. This book finishes off Shane and Winters story, the pair have a lot of trust to rebuild after Winters actions in the past and Shanes lies when they first reconnected and they don’t have it easy with interfering family members, crazy stalkers, and the mystery of Winter’s sisters’ death. I was sad for this series to finish but I have really enjoyed every one of these books.

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Dark Moon Secrets (The Witch Moon Series Book 1) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Jules Herbert

Dark Moon Secrets (Witch Moon #1)Dark Moon Secrets by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a fantastic start to what I am sure is going to be a truly Amazing series. With so much action and drama packed into this paranormal romance, not to mention incredible characters, I am sure that you will be hooked from start to finish just like I was. I was forced to the edge of my seat so many times! I truly couldn’t put it down till I found out everything that was going to happen. I’m not going to share any storyline secrets, you will just have to read this book for yourself BUT I will say it will be a huge mistake if you don’t get reading this book now!!

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Hope For A New World (Gaia’s Voice Series) by Renee W Peek – Review by Amelia Stansell

Hope For A New World (Book 1)Hope For A New World by Renee W Peek
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book of the series. They had been warned that the world would be end and come back as a fifth world. Maddison gets on board to help them through the changes. Military could car less about the environment. Do any of them survive the new world?

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I Am A Bold Asian Boy (Asian Family Series) by Yobe Qiu – Review by Kelli Harper

I Am a Bold Asian Boy: A Positive Affirmation Book for Asian Boys (Asian Family Series)I Am a Bold Asian Boy: A Positive Affirmation Book for Asian Boys by Yobe Qiu
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Full of wonderfully diverse images of Asian boys, this book is one of the best things I have read and experienced in a long time. Positivity flows from this book and it helps the reader understand how important they are themselves. Wonderful positive book.

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Carrie’s Flight (Grandma’s Closet) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kelli Harper

Carrie's FlightCarrie’s Flight by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A wonderfully illustrated adventure. Very imaginative and shows the love between a grandma and grandchild. Very nice story that was a quick and easy ready.

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Dark Moon Secrets (The Witch Moon Series Book 1) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

Dark Moon Secrets (Witch Moon #1)Dark Moon Secrets by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tanjie is a young woman with everything she wants, good friends, an apartment and a job she enjoys, but one day her intuition tells her that something is wrong with one of her neighbours and when she goes to investigate, the worst has happened, and she is embroiled in grief all over again. When she finds out that she was included in her neighbours will, she is shocked, especially when she finds out that she now owns a bookshop, but there are conditions attached to the windfall, this throws Tanjie’s plans in the air, but she feels like she doesn’t have a choice, especially when her intuition is screaming at her to follow the instructions left to her.

Alaric is the son of the alpha is the Dark Moon Pack, but he doesn’t agree on the pack’s stance towards the witches who they live side by side with and this causes his rebellious nature to go into overdrive, but he still wants to be either the beta or the alpha and so he tries his best to hold his tongue. This changes when he discovers a scent in the air of something new and it draws him into a small local shop where he comes face to face with a young woman who says she is the new boss and it takes everything in him not to drown in her presence, even though he knows it is completely against the rules.

As soon as Tanjie goes to the bookshop, she is thrown back into a world that she was determined to avoid and forget, a world of witches and magic, but she realises that she knows even less than she thought and the more she finds out, the more she is determined to unveil everything, however, when Alaric walks into her shop, the attraction is immediate and strong, but it is against the other witches rules. As Tanjie learns how to be a witch and Alaric tries to maintain his position in the pack, they are undeniably drawn to each other, but will this be their downfall, or will they be able to flout the rules and be together against the rules of their worlds? In this paranormal romance, there are secrets, deceit and danger everywhere, as well as emotional turmoil as revelations abound in this tale which keeps you enthralled throughout.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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Finding the End Zone (Game Time Series) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Kerry Carr

Finding the End ZoneFinding the End Zone by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Game Time Series. As with all the other books I have read by this author I was instantly captivated and loved this book. It is a sports romance based around a guy who is a big shot on the field (and off it) and a young woman who is strong, independent, sassy and hasn’t got time for games or players.

The author’s attention to all details such as the ins and outs of a athlete and what their life actually looks like really makes this story realistic. As well as that the characters are so well developed that they seem real and I could definately see them in some of my close friends.

This is a sports romance with some humour, angst, and a lot of steam with a connection that Jamaica Winslow tries to deny and ignore at every turn. However Callahan is used to winning and he won’t stop until he gets what he wants and that’s Jamaica.

You will be completely captivated by their story and the way it is told from both of the main characters view points really makes you feel like you are getting the complete stories as they battle between what their hearts and their head. Which will win out? Will Callahan be able to show Jamaica that not all Jocks are the same? And if Jamaica let’s him in will it always be hearts and roses? You need to read to find out.

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Luna the Howling Husky Finds Her Howl by Samantha Shannon – Review by Stephanie Robb

Luna the Howling Husky Finds Her HowlLuna the Howling Husky Finds Her Howl by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely loved this story and the accompanying illustrations were fantastic. It’s a story that no matter how different others are, we must treat them with kindness. I would highly recommend this across age groups as it is such a lovely and heart warming story.

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Raining Fish and Frogs by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Stephanie Robb

Raining Fish and FrogsRaining Fish and Frogs by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another amazing read from Lois Wickstrom. Lois shows how an unusual scientific phenomenon can happen during a tornado. Lois tells a story in an age-appropriate way with engaging illustrations and gets the factual detail at the back of the book.

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