3 stars This collection of shorts is all about Princess Bubblegum! A nice fit for those looking for more PB in their lives. As with any compilation, there are some hits or misses, but overall it was a fun read. There is great diversity in the stories and expressions of the characters. Some stay true…
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4 stars After reading this, I already want to spend another summer at Camp Whatever. Complete with mysterious fog, horrific garden gnomes, a camp director with ulterior motives, shadowy figures, and odd happenings, this book has got it all. It’s packed with adventure, mystery, magic, and suspense. There are plenty of twists and turns in…
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4 stars Another fantastic adventure with Audacity Jones. Complete with mystery, new acquaintances, stage magic, and of course some charismatic (and possibly magical in their own right) animal companions. This is the second book in the Audacity Jones series. While it picks up where the last one left off, there is enough explanation given that…
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3 stars A fun story following Finn as he switches places with the Rock Princess so she can carry out a plan to make the council take her seriously and save her kingdom. Fans of the show will enjoy these original tales of all new adventures and silliness that have the same heart as the…
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3 stars Whenever I dive into an Over the Garden Wall, I’m prepared for the strange and unexpected (as much as one can be when venturing into the Unknown). It’s part of what I love about the show and have loved about this graphic novel series. However, this one went in an entirely different direction….
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4 stars An engaging story that mixes adventure, mystery, history, and a hint of the fantastical. This was a nice bit of historical fiction geared toward young readers. Larson admits to taking a lot of liberties with the story of the disappearance, but many elements are inspired by facts and the whole thing comes together…
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4 stars You know it’s going to be good when the soundtrack pops into your head as you open the book. I swear I could hear this book, especially the first story. A perfect dive into the world introduced in the show. Great for those looking for more. I tend to go through a cycle…
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Featuring: “Bound for Planet Toothache” “The Princess and the Peppermint Witch” Publisher: Raven & Drake Publishing Get ready to delve into candy-filled worlds full of lollipop trees and chocolate rivers. Marshmallow marshlands and jellybean paved roads. Bubblegum trees and gingerbread houses. Prepare to battle peppermint witches, cotton candy monsters and sugar-fuelled squirrels. These authors takes…
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4 stars A great follow up to the first book, this one picks up right where the last one left off. Because of the narration style and in-story explanations, this could be read fine as a standalone. However, the first book is also a lot of fun so I recommend reading it. I originally listened…
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4 stars A fantastic tale of a young girl’s unique island life with her father and some unusual friends. Great blend of day-to-day descriptions of life on the island such as collecting food and taking measurements as well as adventurous turns like heavy storms and volcanic eruptions. A fun tale that was engaging and unique….
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