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Space Cat-astrophe (My Fangtastically Evil Vampire Pet #2) by Mo O'Hara
Jul 28
McKenzie

Space Cat-astrophe (My Fangtastically Evil Vampire Pet #2) by Mo O’Hara

4 stars Another epic adventure with Mark, Fang, and the other campers at Camp Mwhaaa-haa-ha-a-watha. In this one, the campers compete for a chance to go into space with the evil astronaut Neil Strongarm. But as with most competitions at Evil Scientist Summer Camp, there’s more to it than first meets the eye. A great…

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Survival of the Furriest (My FANGtastically Evil Vampire Pet #4) by Mo O'Hara
Jul 20
McKenzie

Survival of the Furriest (My FANGtastically Evil Vampire Pet #4) by Mo O’Hara

4 stars A delightfully evil end to Mark’s summer at Camp Mwhaaa-haa-ha-a-watha. Like most summers, I never wanted this one to come to a close. It was so much fun reading about what the campers were up to in their quests to be names Evil Emperor of the Week. The adventure continues when Dr. Cyberbyte…

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Cats in the Crater (My FANGastically Evil Vampire Pet #3) by Mo O'Hara
Jul 5
McKenzie

Cats in the Crater (My FANGastically Evil Vampire Pet #3) by Mo O’Hara

4 stars Another fangtastic adventure at Camp Mwhaaa-haa-ha-a-watha. I’ve read this series a bit out of order as my library no longer has the second book (rip, lost library books), so I’m reading this one before getting a copy of book 2. However, while it’s probably helpful to read them in order, each adventure is…

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My FANGtastically Evil Vampire Pet (My FANGtastically Evil Vampire Pet #1) by Mo O'Hara
Jul 5
McKenzie

My FANGtastically Evil Vampire Pet (My FANGtastically Evil Vampire Pet #1) by Mo O’Hara

4 stars A fangtastically good read. Perfect for fans of My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish. This spin-off series follows Mark, Tom’s evil older brother, as he sets off for Evil Scientist Summer Camp (under the cover of Eco-Scientist Camp) with his evil vampire kitten, Fang. This book can be read without having read the original series,…

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Witch & Wizard (Witch & Wizard #1) by James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet
Jun 13
McKenzie

Witch & Wizard (Witch & Wizard #1) by James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet

2 stars I’m starting to think Patterson’s writing just isn’t for me… Either I have aged out of an appreciation for sarcastic teenage narration or Patterson and Charbonnet haven’t quite figured out how to write a sarcastic teen who doesn’t just annoy the reader the entire time. I wanted to like this book, but found…

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The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King (Last Kids on Earth #3) by Max Brallier
Feb 19
McKenzie

The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King (Last Kids on Earth #3) by Max Brallier

3 stars Another fun adventure with Jack and the gang, complete with new monsters, intriguing problems, and epic adventures. Fast-paced story full of battles, mystery, and jokes. Great for reluctant readers. As with the previous books, this one is broken up with artwork incorporated into the scenes. Cool integration and art style. Really works with…

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The Princess in Black and the Giant Problem (The Princess in Black #8) by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale
Feb 8
McKenzie

The Princess in Black and the Giant Problem (The Princess in Black #8) by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale

4 stars Another fun Princess in Black adventure. Featuring a whole slew of heroes, a giant problem, and some snowy playdates, this was such an engaging read. As with the other books, the illustrations on lovely. Great level of detail. From fight scenes to creative problem-solving, this was a great read that shows some problems…

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The Alchemyst (The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel #1) by Michael Scott
Jan 17
McKenzie

The Alchemyst (The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel #1) by Michael Scott

3 stars Overall, this was an entertaining start to a series featuring mythical creatures, powerful Elders, and an alchemist that’s a few hundred years old. The writing was decent. I found some of the sections trivial but I stuck around for the adventures and cool connections to mythology/legends and was not disappointed. I didn’t necessarily…

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Zoey and Sassafras: Monsters and Mold (Zoey and Sassafras #2) by Asia Citro
Jan 13
McKenzie

Zoey and Sassafras: Monsters and Mold (Zoey and Sassafras #2) by Asia Citro

4 stars This is the second book in the Zoey and Sassafras series. The book starts out with a short prologue basically explaining the concept of the series. Because of this, the first book does not necessarily have to be read in order to enjoy this one, however it is helpful in understanding the events…

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Prince & Knight by Daniel Haack, Illustrated by Stevie Lewis
Aug 4
McKenzie

Prince & Knight by Daniel Haack, Illustrated by Stevie Lewis

5 stars This is a beautiful book. Let’s be real, you know what is going to happen just by looking at the title and the cover art. If the subject matter is going to offend your delicate sensibilities, go find something else to read. Don’t get mad because this book is what it is. I…

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