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Group Hug by Jean Reidy

Sylvie by Jean Reidy

April 7, 2022 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Some people like hugs, some do not, but in Group Hug by Jean Reidy, Slug likes them and wants to give a hug. They find a lonely beetle and hug them. And then they find Mouse, and Skunk and Squirrel and all their other friends and pass along big group hugs. That is until Bear wants a hug. But nobody wants to be brave enough, after all bears are not known for their, shall we say vegetarian diets. This story is about kindness and knowing […]

Calling Pup 681 your book is here!

Pup 681: A Sea Otter Rescue Story by Jean Reidy

May 27, 2021 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Pup 681: A Sea Otter Rescue Story is based loosely on an actual situation of an otter (Luna of the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago) being rescued. After I finished reading, I was not sure I liked this cute, poetic story of a baby otter and the adventure it takes to find their home. I feel that is probably since it was too cute for me in places, and maybe also even too short. But this book can be fun for the right audience. There are […]

Strapping on the impossible

Truman by Jean Reidy

July 29, 2019 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Truman is a fun book. It is not 100% to my personal tastes (as it might be a bit too cute) but there is still a lot to love. Jean Reidy created a story about friendships, changes and being brave. Truman (a turtle) and his human girl, Sarah, have a special relationship. But one day, Truman realizes that Sarah is not just looking at the Number 11 bus, she is getting on the bus! And she does not come back right away like she usually […]

Zirza on A Gothic Classic for a ReasonIt's one of those wish-you-could-read-it-again-for-the-first-time books. I loved it.
Emmalita on “It came to something when you found yourself hoping that the footsteps you heard were ghosts.”I loved the ending! I don’t think it’s been out long enough to talk about why though.
Dixie on Track Her Down by Melinda LeighI am just starting Track Her Down and I have read them all in order till now and thought I...
Roland of Gilead on How can you give us the gift of a crazy character named Rando Thoughtful and then just as suddenly take that gift away? We need to talk, Uncle Stevie.I came across this randomly years after it was written because I was searching "Random Thoughtful. But I have the...
Emmalita on “Only you, Em, would refer to heartbreak as a distraction. I think I would have a more sympathetic response if I asked to marry a bookcase.”Oh my goodness, Gallifrey was beautiful. I’m sure her mittens were gloriously murdery.

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