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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
Such a sweet magical story! Putting this on my Christmas list for 2nd-4th graders. I’ll continue to read this series!
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book is very cute. It was narrated to me by my third grader, and she was captivated by it.
A boy named Auggie lives on an island owned by a man named Professor Cake. Auggie has a job, he is the caretaker for the magical and mysterious animals in the island's stables. His sidekick is a stick-in-the-mud (a talking, transforming stick) named Fen. Adorably grumpy Fen is my fave.
The illustrations are delightful, and the book wouldn't be the same without them.
A boy named Auggie lives on an island owned by a man named Professor Cake. Auggie has a job, he is the caretaker for the magical and mysterious animals in the island's stables. His sidekick is a stick-in-the-mud (a talking, transforming stick) named Fen. Adorably grumpy Fen is my fave.
The illustrations are delightful, and the book wouldn't be the same without them.
Thank you to Edelweiss Plus for an advanced reading copy.
Young readers are going to love this series filled with magical creatures, and adults are going to enjoy the rich language and play on words! In this first book, eight-year-old Auggie lives on an island and is in charge of the one-of-a-kind magical beasts, where a new stable appears when there is a new creature. With the arrival of a swamp-like stable but no creature in the stable, Auggie must go into the swamp to find it. He discovers the stable is for Willa, a wisp with magical powers can search for treasure. Some men wish to capture Willa-the-wisp and use her to find treasure.
A delightful introduction to what will be a fun series to read independently or as a read-aloud. Another chapter book series to add to collections!
Young readers are going to love this series filled with magical creatures, and adults are going to enjoy the rich language and play on words! In this first book, eight-year-old Auggie lives on an island and is in charge of the one-of-a-kind magical beasts, where a new stable appears when there is a new creature. With the arrival of a swamp-like stable but no creature in the stable, Auggie must go into the swamp to find it. He discovers the stable is for Willa, a wisp with magical powers can search for treasure. Some men wish to capture Willa-the-wisp and use her to find treasure.
A delightful introduction to what will be a fun series to read independently or as a read-aloud. Another chapter book series to add to collections!
The kid and I read this in one sitting. We both loved it, I think equally. Definitely going to pick up the next one.
Both kids loved this clever and imaginative tale with just a hint of danger. Fun as a read aloud if you like to do voices. The illustrations are beautiful and the world-building are pretty great for a short children’s story!
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A fast-paced story that pulls the reader into a magical world of fascinating creatures. Auggie lives on an island and uses his talent to care for the wonderful animals who roam there. Though helped by Fen, Miss Bundt, and the unseen Professor Cake, what Auggie really wants is a friend.
The artwork pairs perfectly with the text. With bright colors and bold patterns, it really captures the whimsy of the story.
I especially enjoyed the word play (a wisp named Willa, Fen the Stick-in-the-Mud).
A nice start to the series that gives just enough background to provide some context while diving right into the action. Looking forward to reading more of Auggie's adventures helping magical creatures and outsmarting the Rooks.
A fast-paced story that pulls the reader into a magical world of fascinating creatures. Auggie lives on an island and uses his talent to care for the wonderful animals who roam there. Though helped by Fen, Miss Bundt, and the unseen Professor Cake, what Auggie really wants is a friend.
The artwork pairs perfectly with the text. With bright colors and bold patterns, it really captures the whimsy of the story.
I especially enjoyed the word play (a wisp named Willa, Fen the Stick-in-the-Mud).
A nice start to the series that gives just enough background to provide some context while diving right into the action. Looking forward to reading more of Auggie's adventures helping magical creatures and outsmarting the Rooks.