A recent library trip ended up in three books being picked out. One I realized I had already read, so I didn’t read it again, but figured someday I probably should. It’s a good book, fun and simple. Nothing WOW but one that allows for a comfort read. The one book I might not read again, but maybe read sequels, is Ant Story by Jay Hosler. 
The phrase don’t judge a book by its cover is probably an understatement here. I figured with the cute cartoon ant, we’d have some sweet story that would be a bit too overly sweet, maybe really young and not really my cup of tea. I did not expect it to be a cute, but realistic story about ants and the wonders and dangers they face. Our ant narrator, Rubi, talks about exploring ants, wasps that lay eggs in other creatures, and a parasite that burrows into the brain of an ant and takes over. There is adventure, danger and humor. It is not “graphic” but it is not necessarily for the squeamish. Just know your reader, but really all ages could read, though I would say at least ages 8-9 to young 12/13. But even me as a (physical) adult could read and enjoy. It has facts, but a lot of fiction comes into play as well.
To accent the feeling and the pacing, there are fun illustrations and bouncy images that compliment the somewhat upbeat text to move things along. Is it Shakespeare? No, but then again, the debate is still out if Shakespeare was “Shakespeare” themselves. Therefore, what the book is, is a book that wants to give you fun and funny with facts and seriousness without being too intense. 