4 stars Things have certainly gotten complicated for fairy-in-hiding Lucia. After learning some dark truths about the world around her, Lucia can’t go back to her normal life. Everything has changed, straining her relationship with Lady Kirsi and the others in the castle. Memories, mysteries, and secrets will unravel in this continuation of the story….
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5 stars A beautiful story of family, friendship, and adventure. When Ah-ma doesn’t return from her latest geozoological adventure, Lu sets out to find her in time to see the sunfish eclipse together. Along the way, she’ll use what she’s learned from her grandmother to identify the fascinating geofauna she encounters and help restore balance…
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Illustrated by Henry Cole 5 stars A sweet story of family in all of its forms. The book tells the true story of how two male penguins, Roy and Silo, became a couple, hatched an egg, and raised their chick, Tango, at the Central Park Zoo. This was such a cute book. Lovely illustrations. I…
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4 stars Another fascinating collection. In the second volume, Lucia starts her mage apprenticeship, Modeus learns more about the complicated world of humans, and Lady Kirsi makes a breakthrough in her relationship with King Reimund. But recent events have opened Lucia’s eyes and she makes her question whether what she thought she knew of the…
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Illustrated by Ariane Moreira 5 stars A delightfully sweet story of magic, problem-solving, and helping others. Welcome to Shellville! Join Blue as they deliver orders for their mother’s bakery and help people all over town. From missing guinea pigs to big messes to keeping a loved one’s memory alive, Blue practices their magic and comes…
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5 stars This was such a fun read! Humor, magic, and adventure collide in this fast-paced story with plenty of heartfelt moments. With adventurers for parents, the Wolf-Drake household is anything but normal. But when their parents’ latest quest goes longer than expected and the youngest starts exhibiting strange powers that should have been chased…
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Illustrated by Karen Bunting 4 stars Such a sweet story. Harper is excited about being a big sister, but from the moment baby Wyatt arrives, everything is different. Wyatt can’t do the fun things Harper enjoys and Dad and Daddy are always too tired or busy with Wyatt. Maybe being a big sister isn’t all…
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Illustrated by Karen Bunting 3 stars A sweet picture book following Harper’s first family reunion. There she connects with family members she already knows and meets those she hadn’t met before. She learns about different types of families and how people can look different and even have different last names but still be family. The…
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Illustrated by Forrest Burdett 5 stars Sweet, comforting, cozy, and adorable. Follow along with Miles as he settles into his new home and spends time with his adoptive dads and sister. This was such a sweet book. Absolutely adorable. I loved watching Miles learn new things, spend time with his new family, and share what…
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5 stars Hilarious, adorable, and sweet. As war rages between fairies and humans outside the castle walls, Lucia spends her days as lady-in-waiting (and best friend) to Princess Kirsi. After being introduced to a magical suit of armor at a royal tournament, Lucia is swept up in magic, danger, and a budding romance, all while…
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