5 stars An absolutely gorgeous book. This series is so amazingly beautiful and imaginative. The monsters, the characters, the scenery; so well done and magnificent to take in. There’s an important balance to be made between world building and plot. Too much world building and the story becomes stagnant. Too much focus on plot and…

2 stars I really respect Jane Goodall and the work that she does, however to me this book was sadly lacking. Well-intentioned with an important call to action, by the end it felt poorly-researched, oversimplified, and very one-sided. I don’t necessarily disagree with what Goodall is saying in this book. Much of the content is…

4 stars Honestly, when I first started this series, I thought it was fine, but the more of the books I read, the more I get to know the characters, the more deeply I fall in love with the series. While the books often take a similar path, each one is unique and fun. In…

4 stars Another fantastically fun Judy and Stink adventure. This one features a treasure hunt complete with riddles, puns, and a spectacular prize. And Stink and Judy learn just what they can accomplish when they work together. A wonderful read filled with pirate fun. While one of the pirate rules is “No girl or woman…

5 stars What a phenomenal read. I was hooked from the start. The story was interesting, the characters are complex, and the artwork is absolutely stunning. Amazing read and a wonderful start to a series that I will most certainly be continuing. The book itself is gorgeous. I really enjoyed all of the detail and…

4 stars Another fantastically fun monster-fighting adventure with the Princess in Black and Blacky. This time the monsters are bunnies, but don’t let their fuzzy exterior distract you. They are just as dangerous as the rest of the creatures in Monster Land. This is the most ridiculous in the series so far and I loved…

4 stars A great holiday read. Growing up, I absolutely loved the Judy Moody books. It’s fun to go back and re-read them as an adult as well as read some of the spin-off series like this one for the first time. In this holiday-themed book, Stink wishes for snow while Judy is caught up…

4 stars The more I read of this series, the more I enjoy it. New adventures, new characters, and new mishaps as Princess Magnolia tries to balance her birthday event with her Princess in Black duties, all while keeping her secret safe. A fun story that nicely blends traditional princess elements (pink, unicorns, glass slippers,…

3 stars A cute story featuring a seemingly perfect princess who is more than meets the eye. Very simple text with short chapters and interesting illustrations. Good for young readers. A great blend of “traditional” princess elements with more non-traditional aspects such as monster-hunting and ninja skills. I enjoyed that there were multiple things going…

1 star This is the first book I have read in any of the My Weird School series. I could see this being a popular book for reluctant readers, but it was not for me. I found the narrator irritating. He is extremely negative and makes fun of everyone, calling them crybabies and know-it-alls. People…