Children's Fiction
The Boy,the Mole, then fox, and the Horse
The Boy, The Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy
This was the most wonderful book! The message was beautiful no matter what age you are. Everyone needs to read this! I gave it 4/5 only because the font is hard to read, otherwise it's 5+⭐.
Impossible Creatures
Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell
This is the book I want to talk about!
One day, Christopher broke the one rule his grandpa had, he went where he was forbidden to go - to save a baby griffen from drowning. This day changed everything for Christopher. He discovered a wild magical world of unmapped islands - the Archipelago. This magical place has existed for thousands of years with magical creatures of every kind, but things are changing and the magic is fading.
Christopher sets out with a new friend, Mal, on an epic adventure to find answers as to why the magical creatures are dying. He travels and confronts sphinxes, kraken, and dragons. The two friends realize they are the ones truly destined to save everything.
This was an amazingly imaginative story!
The book is physically gorgeous with beautifully sprayed pages and wonderful illustrations. The writing sweeps you in and takes you away!
If you are looking for a book as a gift for anyone age 9 or older, this is it! Introduce them to this magical adventure. As an adult, I loved it. It’s an epic tale as grand and imaginative as some of the greatest stories of our time.
I also listened to the audiobook and it was phenomenal. The narration was beautifully done, giving a unique creative voice to the characters. It was a delightful experience! 5/5⭐️
Wishtree
Wishtree by Katherine Applegate
This was a sweet heartfelt story about neighbors and how one thing can bring people together from all walks of life. Compassion is the glue of a community. This is told from an unexpected view point. A call for kindness and respect will place this story right in your heart. It's a beautiful story about giving and caring. It's geared for K-2 readers.
I really enjoyed this one with it's heartfelt sentiments of community and acceptance. 4/5⭐
The Fire, The Water, and Maudie McGinn
The Fire, The Water, and Maudie McGinn by Sally J. Pla
Let’s talk about this phenomenal book! It’s a children’s novel geared for ages 10 and up. It is written in 1st person form the point of view of a 13 year old girl who is autistic. It takes you through her daily experiences, how she handles them and her emotions.
Adults should never ask children to keep secrets.
Maudie has a scary secret and it’s a burden she carries when she goes to visit her dad for the summer.
A wildfire forces Maudie and her dad from his cabin, and they flee to a little beach town, his hometown.
Maudie is autistic and this sudden change upends her world. Her dad makes her feel safe and she slowly finds the confidence to explore new things, make new friends. She is treading new waters and doesn’t want to go back to her mother. She needs to find a way to stay with her dad. Will that involve spilling her big secret, and reveal the truth before summer is over?
This is a brilliant book! It is told through Maudie’s perspective. It is so good! It goes through her everyday experiences, how she deals with her challenges and it’s compelling and heartwarming!
This is a children’s book but I recommend it for all ages! Excellent story! 5/5
