5 stars An absolutely stunning book! A sweet story of friendship, kindness, understanding, and perseverance paired with breathtaking artwork. Lily dreams of soaring high, but no matter how hard she tries she just can’t fly. It isn’t until she encounters a human in the forest that she discovers the magic of a supportive friendship and…
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by David Lumsdom Illustrated by Shiei 5 stars Another fantastic volume of My Little Pony adventures. The Mane 6 face an interdimensional scavenger hunt thanks to the mischievous Discord. Follow along as they travel through other dimensions, meet their interdimensional counterparts, and track down the Elements of Harmony. A fun story. I especially enjoyed the…
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Illustrated by Ashley Belote 4 stars Another adorable story featuring Victoria Franken, her dog Igor, and her best slime friend Goop. It’s Valentine’s Day and Victoria realizes she has a lot of friends but Goop only has her. She does what she does best, experiments(!), to make a new friend for Goop. A great book…
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by Casey Gilly and Amy Chase Illustrated by Natalie Haines and Kate Sherron 4 stars A fun standalone adventure featuring ponified roller derby and the Make Your Mark cast. Sunny dreams of joining a roller derby team, but after being rejected by the Sandy Shore Slammers, a team that is mean, unhelpful, and overly competitive,…
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Illustrated by Jensine Eckwall 5 stars Lyrical, magical, and a powerful homage to sisterhood. A captivating read inspired by Christina Rossetti’s poem, “Goblin Market”. Rather than adapting or retelling Rossetti’s lengthy original, VanSickle’s version introduces a new set of sisters, Millie and Mina, and a fantastical market filled with tempting treats, eerie songs, and enticing…
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Illustrated by Steve McCarthy 5 stars The sweetest book about banshees that I have ever read. Bansheenies (baby banshees) typically bond with the first person they see, allowing them to learn when that person will die. Through happenstance, Beanie’s story is not quite so straightforward. Instead of simply telling her human, Rose, when her death…
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5 stars Strike a deal with Bill and dive in to learn secrets never yet revealed. A sinister book that brings you face-to-face with the elusive Bill after the events of Weirdmageddon. This book really delivers. It’s everything you’d expect from Bill. Creepiness, humor, mystery. Hilarious and nightmare-inducing. The Gravity Falls finale left us all…
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4 stars Delightful as always. Join the Moomin family in this volume where adventure takes the lead as they adapt to life in the jungle, encounter visitors from Mars, become lighthouse keepers, and more. Wonderfully odd stories and charming artwork filled with humor. The third collection of comics includes “Moomin Falls in Love”, “Moominvalley Turns…
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Illustrated by Priscilla Burris 5 stars Lucy lives a normal life. She hangs out with her best friends, Heidi and Bruce, goes to school, and puts up with rude classmates. But something strange is going on. Every time Lucy hiccups, odd things start happening. Are her hiccups the cause or is it all just a…
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Illustrated by Linh Pham 3 stars A cute mystery story with plenty of spookiness and lovely illustrations. The Invisible Man’s invisible dog is missing and Nancy Spector is on the case. Follow her and her dog, Jinx, as they travel the monster world, interviewing witnesses, following the clues, and uncovering a bigger mystery than they…
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