Illustrated by Marta Altés 4 stars A fun start to an engaging series about magic, friendship, and being yourself. Oona the Slug Fairy is used to her magic not going as planned. When it leads to a major mistake that gets her suspended, she sets out to help the Tooth Fairy… whether she wants it…
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Illustrated by Renée Kurilla 3 stars A cute little story about an adorable slime coming to life. Piper longs for a pet, but she’s allergic to everything fluffy, cuddly, and cute. With a little help from a mysterious gift from her grandmother, Piper creates her very own perfect pet. Nicely written. The full-color illustrations are…
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by Nagabe Translated by Adrienne Beck 4 stars Another haunting volume. Piece by piece we learn more about the curse and the strange inhabitants of the Outside. After a terrible loss, Teacher and Shiva face new challenges that seek to draw them apart and Teacher must contemplate what is best for Shiva. Adorable, eerie, and…
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by Nagabe Translated by Adrienne Beck 4 stars This series always knows just how to pull me in. Reunited with Teacher after the devastating events in the village, Shiva easily returns to her life on the Outside. But her aunt hasn’t found the transition quite as simple and acts on her mistrust of Teacher. In…
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3 stars A cute little slice of life story about magical creatures and friendship. I love the Sally & Bean Webtoon and was thrilled to see Bean get her own book. This is an adorable little adventure following Bean throughout her day. Join her on her morning routine, her explorations through the swamp, and spending…
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Illustrated by Jimena S. Sarquiz 4 stars The merpeople of Ocea are going about their days when a strange pink object lands on their planet. The object turns out to be an alien spacecraft carrying… unicorns. I was pleasantly surprised by this one. A fun adventure with plenty of humor and action. Great brightly-colored artwork…
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5 stars Action, adventure, fantasy, and humor collide in this middle grade novel perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket looking for some magic and fairies. Told by a begrudging narrator, the story follows Shade, a book-loving sprite, who, after an unfortunate incident with some fireworks, must search for a new home and in the process,…
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3 stars A little bit cottagecore. A little bit romance. Plenty of magic. When introverted librarian Kiela is forced to flee the Great Library of Alyssium due to violent political upheaval, she sets out with Caz, a sentient spider plant, and a few crates of spellbooks to travel to her childhood home on an outer…
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By Heather Nuhfer Illustrated by Amy Mebberson 4 stars An exciting end to a really cool story arc. Can the ponies rescue Rarity from her nightmare form? Will Luna have the strength to face her own demons? A thrilling story with plenty of action and humor. Great artwork that keeps the story moving. I really…
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4 stars A fantastically crafted story. Najeeba has heard the Call and knows it is time to travel the Salt Roads. But only men and boys are supposed to experience the Call. Follow Najeeba on her unprecedented journey beyond her home to travel the Salt Roads with her father and brothers, change her family’s prospects,…
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