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Plum has more than a green thumb

The Guardian Test (Legends of Lotus Island #1) by Christina Soontornvat

August 30, 2022 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

If Harry Potter and Avatar the Last Airbender had a story together The Guardian Test (Legends of Lotus Island #1) by Christina Soontornvat would be the results. This is a simple and sweet magical coming of age story. We know the plot, but not how things will unfold exactly. It is not overly packed with surprises, but the aged aimed at reader will be wondering what happens next. Kevin Hong will be the illustrator of this aged eight and up (solo read) novel, but probably […]

With friends like these, you’ll be okay

Monster Friends by Katei Vandorn

August 24, 2022 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Monster Friends by Katei Vandorn is a cute story that is clever, and slightly new. However, for the adult it is a familiar story of hiding from your fears. Ages six to young 10 will flip out over the humor and the sweet story. If you know the book Crabapple Trouble, also by Vandorn, there might be a surprise or two for you! And while it is not overly colorful, but it is brightly created. It fits the mood of that section of story. And with minimal […]

1967 was not groovy all over

I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 Graphic Novel) by Georgia Ball

August 3, 2022 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

The I Survived Series in the novel format is fun, but I think they were (especially I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 Graphic Novel) was meant for the graphic novel genre. However, for the sensitive reader, there might be a few images and situations that might not be great for them. Adapted by Georgia Ball from the Lauren Tarshis series, there is no question what side the author is on when it comes to who is the “good bear” and who is the […]

Getting flowers

Beneath the Trees: First Spring by Dav

July 29, 2022 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

The kid (or warthog) is a typical kid/hog in Beneath the Trees: First Spring by Dav. Not too bright, but curious (and that is not a negative comment, just an observation as babies do not have the intellect to understand things and have informed knowledge of the world around them). We quickly learn that the baby is allergic to flowers it seems, and they become scared every time they sneeze because of it. To the point that they throw one heck of a hissy fit […]

Home Run Time

R.B.I. Robots (Fuzzy Baseball, #3) by John Steven Gurney

July 18, 2022 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

cbr14bingo, Funky Funky meanings: having an earthy, blues-based quality or character. having an offensive smell; evil smelling; foul. adjective funkier or funkiest informal (of music) passionate, soulful; of or pertaining to funk authentic; earthy stylish and exciting; cool, funky jeans overcome with great fear; terrified. John Steven Gurney (whom I missed when he came to my store due to a headache I was fighting) has a great baseball series called Fuzzy Baseball. I have read them out of order, which mostly is okay, but I […]

If the Grinch meet Frosty the Snowman there would be Fox

Hello, Tree by Alistair Heim

July 15, 2022 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

cbr14bingo Holiday Level 1 & 2 Ho Ho Ho! And big barrel of trouble! Fox in this rhyming Christmas tail, um…tale is a modern-day Grinch. Only after his heart grew, but he is stealing… (No, really! It makes sense really, just read this picture book!) Hello, Tree by Alistair Heim is a holiday book through and through. It has holiday images on the cover, the story is a rhyming text about all the wonderful holiday things seen in the town. The text itself is terribly […]

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