3 stars A fun, nostalgic read. I remember having a few of these books growing up. I’m sure I watched the show as well, but I don’t really remember it. In the first book in the series, the twins get ready to go back to school, but their dad springs a big surprise on them,…
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Adapted by Nancy E. Krulik 3 stars I grew up loving The New Adventures of Mary-Kate & Ashley. I honestly didn’t even realize they started as The Adventures of Mary-Kate & Ashley. This is the first I’ve read in this series. After seeing there was a mystery featuring sharks, I knew I had to start…
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by Stephen Krensky Based on the teleplay by Terence Taylor 5 stars A story of book banning that is all too relevant today. Arthur and his friends love the thrill of the Scare-Your-Pants-Off Club book series and can’t wait to check out the latest book. But when a group of concerned parents form PAWS (Parents…
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Translated by Taylor Engel 3 stars The party continues their decent into the dungeon to rescue Falin. Along the way they encounter golems, orcs, treasure insects, ghosts, living pictures, mimics, and a kelpie. This series is growing on me a little. Laois still weirds me out and I didn’t particularly like the kelpie chapter in…
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3 stars Based on the episode “Power Ponies” The Mane 6 and Spike are transported into the world of a comic book. Now the Power Ponies must fight the Mane-iac to get back home to Ponyville. A nice adaptation of the episode. Plenty of action with nice themes of teamwork, loyalty, and bravery. The images…
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Illustrated by Rafferty Amor 3 stars Watch the Heeler family’s games come to life in this new chapter book series. Join Bluey and her family in a game of Trains (adapted from the Season 2 episode “Trains”). Dr. Glenda (Bingo) takes the train everyday to drop off her daughter at day care and go to…
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Illustrated by Sadoru Chiba Translated by Leighann Harvey 4 stars Back from their first field trip, the trio welcomes new addition, Miki, to their home and puts on a field day. As Miki slowly settles in to life at the school and learns more about the club’s past, she must decide whether to become an…
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Illustrated by Sadoru Chiba Translated by Leighann Harvey 4 stars A school club, a promising idea, and the zombie apocalypse. In this volume, the School Living club goes on their first field trip off school grounds together. We also get some background on a new character, Miki, who has been living in the zombie-infested mall….
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3 stars Includes: A nice collection of My Little Pony adventures, some based on episodes of the show and some new tales. They all center around the Mane 6 and the Cutie Mark Crusaders. The stories based on episodes do a good job of presenting the events from the show. They are paired with shots…
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Illustrated by Sarah Rebar 5 stars An absolutely adorable introduction to Waffles and Mochi. Once upon a time the two best friends lived in the Land of Frozen Food where all they ate was ice. One day they climb aboard a truck and find themselves in a super market. With the help of some new…
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