A review by amybraunauthor
Maya and the Rising Dark by Rena Barron

5.0

This book was so much fun! I breezed through it, and there was so much adventure to be had. Maya is a fantastic role model for young readers everywhere. She is brave and smart and determined, and refuses to give up no matter how hard things get.

I absolutely loved the addition of African folklore and traditions that were added. I learned so much from Maya and her clever friends. The action started quickly and kept up until the very end. Rena Barron clearly had fun writing this book and I see why.

A great book for any young reader looking for a role model to relate to, who wants to learn new things, and is looking for adventure!