Trolls: Everything that Glitters is Guy by Rachel Chlebowski

4 stars An adorable picture book about a scavenger hunt to find Guy Diamond and an awesome surprise at the end. This book features most of the Trolls including Branch, Biggie, Cooper, Smidge, and QUEEN Poppy. I love that there are so many books featuring Poppy as a queen and not just as a princess….

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Superman: Darkseid’s Revenge by Devan Aptekar

3 stars A good action-packed story about Darkseid coming to earth and turning Superman against Metropolis. This is an interesting book with great action illustrations. It also features Batman and Wonder Woman. A good read for young superhero fans. I also liked that it shows the heroes helping to clean up the city after the…

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No Such Thing As Dragons by Philip Reeve

3 stars For the most part, I enjoyed this book. I was originally drawn in by the cover. Plus, I’m a huge fan of dragons. The beginning of the novel is very good. I really enjoyed all of the descriptive language. The premise of a fake dragon hunter is interesting and I liked the depth…

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Tell Me a Dragon by Jackie Morris

4 stars A wonderfully simple book filled with beautiful descriptions and ever more beautiful illustrations. Each page gives a short description of the dragon with an accompanying illustration that is absolutely gorgeous. From fire-dragons and ice-dragons to dragons that whisper stories in your ear, this is a magnificent book. There isn’t much story, but the…

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You Should Meet: Misty Copeland by Laurie Calkhoven

5 stars   Written as a short chapter book, this Level 3 non-fiction read is a wonderful, engaging book for readers ready for more complex stories, difficult sentence structure, and challenging vocabulary. I really enjoyed this book. It goes through some of the major events is Copeland’s life. From injuries to court visits, this is…

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I Will Chomp You! by Jory John

3 stars   A cute, fun, energetic book about a little dinosaur who does not want to share (and pays the price for it at the end). This is an entertaining book, especially to read aloud (and to all scream “Chomp!” together). The illustrations are colorful and fun. Overall, an entertaining read about a greedy…

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My Little Pony: Friends Forever, Volume 1 (Graphic Novel)

3 stars Overall, this is a cute graphic novel based on the characters in the My Little Pony show. There are four stories, each with a different writer and illustrator. For the most part, I liked it. There were a few times the comics seemed to break from the show (I can’t imagine Applejack being…

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Nimona by ND Stevenson

3 stars A story of shapeshifters, villains, and heroes. It’s up to the reader to decide who is who. I initially read this a few years ago and thought it was okay. With the release of the film, I was interested in revisiting it. I did like it better the second time. The film is…

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