Masterful illustrations are let down by disjointed text. Still, it’s a fun, quick read. Purchase where the series is popular and readers are hungry for action-packed reads.
This is a must-buy for any library, packed with humor and heart. Young readers will delight in joining Jo on her adventures through the forest and meeting the entertaining cast of fantasy creatures. Full-color illustrations with light line work create a subtle, dreamlike aesthetic.
At times heartbreaking and other times hopeful, this story of the power of family and ugliness of hate is a first purchase for any library and a must-read for students who enjoy historical fiction or graphic novels.
Action-packed and full of adventure, this series prequel is a summer hit. Purchase where the series is popular and hand it to those who have read the series, but encourage new readers to try other books in the canon first.
A strong purchase for every school and public library. In this tale that’s at times funny, sad, and scary, Lowe seamlessly crafts a coming-of-age story that readers will enjoy.–