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Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray)Hay Goes Home by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hay Goes Home is another wonderful addition in the Adventures of Cray childrens book series. This specific story is about Hay taking Cray home for her mother’s birthday. G pa talks about struggles throughout the journey, how it’s ok to ask for help if you need it, how you can rely on your friends, how to work together, and being brave. I enjoyed the beautiful illustrations along with the storyline and lessons that were able to be learned.

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Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Shannen Kern

Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray)Hay Goes Home by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

We were so excited to pick up another book by this author! I haven’t found anything I disliked about his books yet because he has such a way with words. Rhyming is great for kids, but I find myself bouncing along with the rhythm as well. Somehow, he created something that is part rhythmic fun and part valuable life lesson. The list of courage builders at the end was something I hadn’t seen before and made my kids add more ideas to their own courage lists! We all experience these big feelings like fear, panic, relief, and bravery, so to learn about it in a children’s book was fascinating! It should absolutely be focused on more with earlier development. The illustrations were icing on top of a delicious cake as well. I highly recommend sharing this with kiddos in your life whether that’s in your family or in your classroom!

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Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie’s Grotto) by Lois Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah – Review by Shannen Kern

Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie's Grotto)Nessie and the Celtic Maze by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This has been the cutest series we’ve read in a long time! This is the third book in the Nessie’s Grotto Series, and it is quite an entertaining adventure. Lois Wickstrom is one of our favorite authors, so my kids and I read this together with excitement. The way this world is portrayed is so magical and makes me wish we were part of it. You’re grabbed from the very first page and your attention is held throughout the entire book. We follow as we try to find Princess Sheona, who is Nessie’s Daughter. She’s stuck in a maze, and it seems like all hope is lost. Can Linda and Craig get to her in time? I highly recommend picking this up and enjoying it with the younger ones in your life!

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Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray)Hay Goes Home by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hay Goes Home is Book Four in The Adventures of Cray Series. It is a children’s book told in rhymes that follows the adventures of Cray the Crab and his friends. On his latest adventure Cray is going with his friend Hay the Fox to Hay’s mom’s birthday party. To get there they need to travel through the woods, cross the river, and get through overgrown shrubs. They must overcome numerous obstacles along the way but thankfully they meet some new friends who help them. A beautiful story that teaches important lessons about friendship, teamwork, perseverance, courage, and the importance of asking for help. The bright and colorful illustrations really bring the story to life.

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Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray)Hay Goes Home by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hay the Fox and Cray the Crab are going on an adventure together, they are going to visit Jay’s mum because it is her birthday and they have been invited to the party, but it is a long way off, so they set off in good time.

As they travel, the dynamic duo see lots of animals and plants, but unfortunately, the journey isn’t as easy as they first thought and so when they reach a fast-flowing river, they must admit they need help.

Who will they find to help them get to their destination and will they be in time for the party? This is a charming book with a wonderful message about courage, kindness, and bravery in an easy-to-understand way as these two friends discover some important lessons on the way to a fun filled activity.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Crystal Brehant

Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray)Hay Goes Home by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

These books by G Pa Rhymes are always full of beautiful illustrations. I absolutely love them. I read these with my son and we enjoy them. They always have a great lesson too. This one teaches about courage and that it’s okay to ask for help sometimes. Cray and Hay are great friends going on an adventure. They also meet some new friends along the way.

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Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie’s Grotto) by Lois Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah – Review by Crystal Brehant

Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie, #3)Nessie and the Celtic Maze by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

We always go on some type of adventure with a Lois Wickstrom book. This one is no different. It is filled with magic and monsters! The details given are vivid and really allow the reader, whether young or old, to follow along on the journey through the maze. What a fun read! Will they help the princess? Read to find out!

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Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie’s Grotto) by Lois Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah – Review by Hannah Porter

Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie, #3)Nessie and the Celtic Maze by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Even though this isn’t my first time reading stories by Lois Wickstrom, this is my first time reading any of the Nessie books. It’s a really intriguing and adventurous read. Perfect chapter book to read with your little ones that are a little older. It’s short and fun 🥰 another hit with my older nephew who is just starting out with chapter books. We’re gonna have to go back to read the previous two books of the series. we look forward to reading more about Linda and Craig’s adventures and also look forward to reading more from this author🥰

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Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie’s Grotto) by Lois Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah – Review by Betsy Melano

Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie, #3)Nessie and the Celtic Maze by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

We didn’t realize this book was the third in a series. We picked it because of the title and the cover picture. Plus we have read other books by Ms Wickstrom. The book is easy to read for my kids and the magic of Nessie’s story kept their minds wondering and asking questions. They really enjoyed reading about how Craig and Linda helped Princess Sheona who was stuck in the maze.
The story is beautifully written and the characters were relatable for my children. I kind of wish I could have read this book as a child too. So much imagination to keep children dreaming!

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Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Angela Plate, March 2024

Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray)Hay Goes Home by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is another super cute story by this author. It teaches lessons on friendship and bravery while keeping us adults interested. It’s a beautifully illustrated story that can be read and enjoyed by anyone.

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Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie’s Grotto) by Lois Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah – Review by Tausha Treadway

Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie's Grotto)Nessie and the Celtic Maze by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie’s Grotto) by Lois Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah. These are the best kids books. I love everyone of them. In this installment Craig and Linda’s parents have decided to go to Canada for vacation and stay away from the Loch Ness. The kids do find a maze and get caught up in it trying to find their way from Canada to Scotland. Navigating this maze is all in hopes to save the Princess! Will they succeed? Read this cute kids book for ages 7-12. My 11 year old nephew loves these stories and we’ve read them all together. This story touches on being unafraid of the unknown and doing brave things. This book is the perfect addition to your families library and a teacher’s classroom!

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Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Lisa Helmick

Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray)Hay Goes Home by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another superb story from this series. Cray goes on an adventure that would be unknown to him if he had not befriended Hay. Leaving the beach he sets off for the woods. This one covers how one can be brave and asking for help as both animals need to learn to utilize that in here. There are great tips for building courage in the back of the book.

As always I want to mention the illustration in here. Between the wonderful story and the brilliant illustration this is a winner for kids and adults! I look forward to more adventures with Cray.

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Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie’s Grotto) by Lois Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah – Review by Megan Conley

Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie's Grotto)Nessie and the Celtic Maze by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the third installment in the Nessie series and it is my personal favorite! Craig and Linda’s parents have decided to vacation in Canada this year and stay away from Loch Ness. However, they still manage to get wrapped up in another Nessie adventure when her daughter needs their help navigating a dilapidated underwater maze. I love Wickstrom’s writing and the continuation of the storyline. I can’t wait to see where she’ll take us next!

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The Reluctant Spy by Lois Wickstrom- Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

The Reluctant SpyThe Reluctant Spy by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Timmy Covert is a young man in sixth grade, he is currently staying with his Grandma while his parents are away and his life with her is slightly unusual, especially when he finds out that his Grandma has bought a rat called Hildegarde, but he doesn’t find out from her, he finds out when the little rat starts scraping the wall under his bed in the middle of the night, it also just happens that it is the same night as an earthquake hits Pillow, Pennsylvania, the town where Timmy lives with his Grandma!

As Timmy and his Grandma start to train Hildegarde, the neighbour next door starts acting in a suspicious way and so they decide to send Hildegarde in to see what is going on, so this is where Hildegarde’s training begins with earnest, but that is not the only thing, which is strange in Pillow, a mysterious woman who speaks German and an FBI agent turn up on the Covert’s doorstep asking questions and showing interest in strange things, not to mention that Timmy is still going to school and spending time with his friends and family all at the same time.

Will Timmy and his Grandma be able to train Hildegarde and make her some miniature spy equipment in time to solve the mystery of the earthquakes and the next-door neighbours’ antics? This is a cozy mystery with a cute animal and her reluctant trainer as you follow along through this tangled web and become a reluctant spy yourself.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Hannah Porter

Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray)Hay Goes Home by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Once again the artwork is fantastic, really eye catching 🥰 I do love the little adventure that Cray goes on lol and how he and Hay got to meet all those cool other animals. They not only became friends with them all but the other animals helped teach them a valuable lesson along the way. I also enjoyed the list the author included at the end . I will definitely be trying it out. I truly look forward to reading more stories by this author 🥰 if you haven’t read any books yet I 10/10 recommend 🥰

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Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie’s Grotto) by Lois Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah – Review by Nina Maes

Great story, thrilling and full of adventure. This is a fast read, that will draw you in to the end. These are books that can be read in the series or stand alone. Recommend for book lover.Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie, #3)Nessie and the Celtic Maze by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great story, thrilling and full of adventure. This is a fast read, that will draw you in to the end. These are books that can be read in the series or stand alone. Recommend for book lover.

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Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie’s Grotto) by Lois Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah – Review by Angela Plate, March 2024

Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie, #3)Nessie and the Celtic Maze by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was such a fun read. It’s the third book in the series. This short chapter book is geared towards 8-12 year olds. This author knows how to keep her readers interested. This book was fun, mysterious, adventurous, and full of magic.

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Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Jayme Raffauf

Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray)Hay Goes Home by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another great book in the Adventures of Cray book series. Cray the Crab and Hay the Fox go on a sweet adventure to get Hay to his mother’s birthday party. They face many obstacles along the way and get help from each other and from some friends. They also learn how to be brave and how to work together. This is a great book for early readers.

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Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie’s Grotto) by Lois Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah – Review by Jayme Raffauf

Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie, #3)Nessie and the Celtic Maze by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Nessie and the Celtic Spy is the third book in the Nessie’s Grotto Series. Cute book and interesting story about Craig and Linda and their quest to help Princess Sheona. The kids find quite the adventure between Canada and Scotland and the Celtic maze they must navigate to save the princess. This is a great book for children in the 7-12 age range. A fun story line, adventures with Nessie from Loch Ness, and so much more. I found this an entertaining story and I imagine children would love it, too.

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Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie’s Grotto) by Lois Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie's Grotto)Nessie and the Celtic Maze by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Nessie and the Celtic Maze is Book Three in the Nessie’s Grotto series. This delightful children’s chapter book continues the adventures of siblings Craig and Linda, and Nessie, The Loch Ness Monster. Craig and Linda’s parents have taken them to Canada so they can be far away from Nessie. However, when the children learn that Nessie’s daughter, Princess Sheona is in trouble, they know they must find a way to save her. Luckily, there is a secret underwater passage that goes from Canada to Loch Ness. On the other side, in Scotland, is a young lad named Angus who is also trying to help Princess Sheona. Encouraged and supported by his mom, Angus learns to be brave. A cute story with whimsy, magic, mystery, adventure, and fun. A great addition to this series.

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Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie’s Grotto) by Lois Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah – Review by Alison Risher

Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie, #3)Nessie and the Celtic Maze by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Return to the land beneath the lake, or in this case, lakes. An underwater maze connects a lake in Scotland to a lake in Canada.
The legend of the Loch Ness monster is featured in this tale. Children are chosen to be special helpers of a magical, mysterious underwater creature. Actually , in this story, more than one magical, mysterious creature.

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Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Deb Robinson

Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray)Hay Goes Home by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My grandson and I loved this book. The message was right on point and sparked a conversation on asking for help when we need it. Even adults need this message as well. My grandson loved all the animals and how they worked together. The illustrations are so bright and vivid. Really grabs young readers to check out every page and talk about each one. Excellent book. We will be reading more from this author.

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Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Felicia Bates

Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray)Hay Goes Home by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hay Goes Home may be my favorite adventure of Cray yet. I loved the illustrations and the change in environment with woodland friends! As always, the book read smoothly and my seven year old loved reading it to me. I love that there is a lesson woven within the pages, in this case, don’t be afraid to ask for help! Another great read in a wonderful children’s series.

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Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Tausha Treadway

Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray)Hay Goes Home by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes. This is such a great story for younger kids. This whole series is wonderful and my nephew and I have loved them. We’ve read them all together. In this addition Hay the Fox and Cray the Crab are headed to Hay’s mom’s birthday party. On their way they run into a few obstacles but figure out ways to overcome. On the journey they learn that it is ok to not know everything and its ok to ask others for help. Making new friends along the way and finally arriving at the party they have the best time. The lessons taught in this addition are its ok to ask for help, its ok to need help and new things are fun. These books make wonderful gifts for families with small children and teachers for their classrooms. I have loved every one of them and my nephew has too!

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Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie’s Grotto) by Lois Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie, #3)Nessie and the Celtic Maze by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I cannot even begin to explain how excited I was to see another great book by one of my favorite authors! I love the graphics and the story line. It is one that is easily followable by children and adults alike who read this. It was a cute story that I absolutely loved reading. I cannot wait to read more books by this author!

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Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Stephanie Robb

Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay)Beach Ball Blunder by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This fantastic book from G Pa Rhymes teaches children about being honest when you make a mistake. The book is really easy for parent and child to read together. I loved the illustrations and beautiful easy to read prose.

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Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie’s Grotto) by Lois Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah – Review by Emily H

Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie's Grotto)Nessie and the Celtic Maze by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hair raising adventure for young children. I like the folklore of this story and the adventures the children take. Beautiful illustrations only help add to the fantastical world Craig and Linda are in. I think this is a great series to help peak interest in other countries. Has a little bit of everything you would look for in an adventure book.

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Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by La Toya Lewis

Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray)Hay Goes Home by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hay Goes Home by G Pa Rhymes is the fourth book in The Adventures of Cray series. In this book, Cray goes with his friend Fox Hay to her mother’s birthday party. Along the way, they run into situations that test their bravery. This is a great story that shows how friends will be there for you if you just ask and how to be brave in scary situations. The different scenes make it easy for kids to understand how to be brave even when they are afraid. It also shows how to advocate for themselves by asking for help and how to help those who ask. All great lessons for kids to learn early. The illustrations are beautiful as usual.

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Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie’s Grotto) by Lois Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah – Review by Tori Mitton

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6591435-nessie-and-the-celtic-maze” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie, #3)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1348004429l/6591435._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6591435-nessie-and-the-celtic-maze”>Nessie and the Celtic Maze</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2948111.Lois_June_Wickstrom”>Lois June Wickstrom</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6311039340″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Craig and Linda are on vacation again. Yaayy!! When Jacques has the kids coming with him on the fishing boat, Craig and Linda’s parents worry after their last adventure. They don’t want the kids seeing or talking about any monsters. Well this time Nessie needs there help to rescue Princess Sheona. She got trapped in the maze by a bunch of boulders. Craig and Linda do what they know best. Help Nessie!<br />This book was really good and a super fun little adventure.
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Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book) by MJ Murray

Dylan and his little sister, Emily, don’t go anywhere without Dylan’s detective kit. Their trusty dog, Theodore, is always by their sides, ready to lend a helping paw. One sunny Saturday, the trio heads to the ball field for some practice, only to discover a puzzling problem—the bases are missing! Determined to crack the case, Dylan, Emily, and Theodore set off on a mission to locate the missing bases.
For reluctant readers or newly independent readers, books in this series can be read in any order and are packed full of reading-level appropriate text, interesting content, and fast moving plots. This story includes 20+ illustrations to keep readers engaged.

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