Book Review - Unicorn Island

About the Book
Beyond the mist lies a magical secret waiting to be discovered . . . From Epic! Originals, Unicorn Island is a middle-grade illustrated novel series about a young girl who discovers a mysterious island full of mythical beasts and darker dangers!

When Sam arrives in Foggy Harbor, population 3,230, all she can see is a small, boring town that’s way too far from home. And knowing that she’s stuck there all summer with her grumpy Uncle Mitch only makes things worse.

But when Sam discovers a hidden trapdoor leading to a room full of strange artifacts, she realizes Foggy Harbor isn’t as sleepy as it seems. With the help of a new friend, Sam discovers an extraordinary secret beyond the fog: an island of unicorns whose fates are intertwined with hers.

• Epic! Original: the leading digital library for kids, used by over 10 million in homes and schools
• Expert Approved: vetted by educational experts to ensure high-quality, age-appropriate material
• Bonus Educational Section: features interesting facts about the story in a More to Explore section

 

My Take on the Book
This was a super fun book that my daughter has been telling all of her friends about. The author brings together great characters to tell a story that you will soon forget. Sam is searching for her family as well as finding a place where she belongs and that brings her to a mystical island. The book is one that will draw you in from beginning to end. If you like magic, myth and more, this book is a great read!

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Book Review - Sewing Face Masks, Scrub Caps, Arm Slings, and More: Practical Projects for Comfort and Care

About the Book

Sew with a purpose!

• 14 thoughtful projects including face masks, wheelchair caddies, arm slings, blankets, and more
• Beginner-friendly guide with simple projects and a walk-through of all the basic sewing skills you will need
• Step-by-step instructions, coordinating illustrations, and easy-to-follow patterns
• Learn stitching techniques, how to work with a variety of tools and notions, patchwork, pleating, reverse appliqué, and more
• Author Angie Herbertson is a leading Etsy shop owner who offers thoughtful scrub cap sewing patterns with various useful features

Anyone can learn how to create these thoughtful projects with a purpose, which can be easily made and then gifted or donated to those who need them most!

Sewing Face Masks, Scrub Caps, Arm Slings, and More features 14 easy and intentional sewing projects that range in difficulty and are thoughtful, practical, and important. From face masks and scrub caps to a wheelchair caddy, arm sling, fidget blanket, adult bib, lap quilt, tab blankie, and so much more, you'll not only learn how to sew and develop your skills, you'll create handmade items and crucial accessories that make a difference!

Author Angie Herbertson is the owner and pattern designer behind A Design by Angie where she makes and sells surgical scrub caps, sewing patterns, and tutorials. Her Etsy shop under the same name also offers vitally important sewing patterns and finished products with thousands of happy customers. Her thoughtful scrub cap sewing patterns offer useful features such as being reversible and having multiple ways to wear them.

This helpful guide walks beginners through all the basic sewing skills you'll need. Get started with essential information on materials, tools, techniques, and tips. You'll learn stitching techniques, how to work with a variety of tools and notions—such as elastic, interfacing, bias tape, needles, and thread—patchwork, pleating, reverse applique, and more. Clear, step-by-step instructions with coordinating illustrations and helpful tips take you through each project. The included patterns can also be accessed for digital download.

Create practical, relevant items that fill an important need, with Sewing Face Masks, Scrub Caps, Arm Slings, and More!



My Take on the Book

This book offers detailed instructions on how to make some practical items that are needed in almost every home now. It is practical and walks you step-by-step into what you can do to make this happen. I can honestly say I am not the best sewer, but I do know enough to get by and so do my kids. That being said this book is giving the reader things that you can learn no matter what level you are at. The book has 14 projects that you will love to do by yourself or with your family! 

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Book Review - 5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!)

About the Book

Presenting the next must-have, fun-filled gift book from the team that created Ultimate Weird But True, 5,000 Cool Facts About Everything treats kids to brain candy and eye candy all rolled into one treasure trove of high-interest fascinating facts.

Lively and information-packed, this book is literally busting its covers with fascinating, fun-tastic facts on super, sensational topics that kids love. Who knew that there were so many sweet things to learn about chocolate or that a dozen delicious details about peanut butter would show up on a page with a few splotches of jelly to whet our appetites? Keep turning and a terrifyingly toothy shark tells you all about himself, while other spreads lay out tons of tips on toys and games, mysteries of history, robots and reptiles, sports and spies, wacky words, and so much more! A visual feast of colorful photographs surrounded by swirling, tipping, expanding, and climbing bits of information in a high-energy design, this book will satisfy both the casual browser and the true fact obsessed.

My Take on the Book
My daughter loved this book because of all of the amazing facts within the book. The book is full of facts from everything from food, animals, history, survival skills, math, and more. On top of the facts themselves, the book is also full of images that make the facts jump off the page. My daughter found the book to be a fun read and I have even seen her re-reading the book a few times since we got it. 

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Book Review - Explorer Academy: The Nebula Secret

About the Book

Cruz leaves his tranquil home in Hawaii to join 23 talented kids from around the globe to train at the Explorer Academy with the world's leading scientists to become the next generation of great explorers. But for Cruz, there's more at stake. No sooner has he arrived at the Academy than he discovers that his family has a mysterious past with the organization that could jeopardize his future. In the midst of codebreaking and cool classes, new friends, and augmented reality expeditions, Cruz must tackle the biggest question of all: Who is out to get him, and why?

My Take on the Book
This was a very fun book that draws you in from beginning to end. The plot moves quickly and being a fan of geography as I am you will find that the book brings in this as well as world cultures. Thus, the book is entertaining and educational too. The book reminded me a lot of the 39 clues books. The book brings in adventure, mystery, and more. This is a book the whole family can enjoy together!

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Book Review - Izzy Newton and the S.M.A.R.T. Squad: Absolute Hero

About the Book
When middle school mishaps happen, five friends from the S.M.A.R.T. Squad and use their collective skills and the power of science to bring order to their school. 

 Science reigns supreme with this squad of young brainiacs. Join Izzy Newton and her friends in the first adventure of this fun new middle-grade fiction series from National Geographic Kids. A crowded new school and a crazy class schedule is enough to make Izzy feel dizzy. It may be the first day of middle school, but as long as her best friends Allie Einstein and Charlie Darwin are by her side, Izzy knows it'll all be okay. However, first-day jitters take an icy turn when Izzy's old pal Marie Curie comes back to town. Instead of a warm welcome, Marie gives her former pal the cold shoulder. The problems pile up when the school's air-conditioning goes on the fritz and the temperature suddenly drops to near freezing. The adults don't seem to have a clue how to thaw out the school. Cold temperatures and a frigid friendship? Izzy has had enough of feeling like an absolute zero. She rallies the girls to use their brainpower and science smarts to tackle the school's chilly mystery ... and hopefully to fix a certain frozen friendship along the way. Will the girls succeed and become the heroes of Atom Middle School?

From the acclaimed co-creator of the American Girl books series, this new series celebrates girl-power, STEM, friendship, diversity, and the power of being yourself. 

 

My Take on the Book
As a father to daughters, I love this book. It has amazing heroines within the book that are strong and has great messages of friendships and more. The book is entertaining and the plot is strong. The book has a great mix of science and friendships and the characters are diverse and add much to the story overall. Not only does the story entertain, but it also educates you along the way. Overall, this was a great book for all! 

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Book Review - Zeus the Mighty: The Quest for the Golden Fleas

About the Book
Greek mythology meets cute talking animals in this first adventure in a hilarious new middle-grade fiction series, starring Zeus the mighty ... king of the gods ... ruler of minions ... HAMSTER, and the crazy crew of critters of the Mount Olympus Pet Center.

Welcome to the Mount Olympus Pet Center, which sits high on a hill in Athens ... Georgia. The owner, Artie, has a soft spot for animals that need a forever home, and she has rescued a menagerie of creatures, each named after a powerful god or goddess. But these animals aren't just pets with cool names ...

Meet Zeus, a tiny hamster with a mighty appetite for power. His cage sits atop a high shelf so he can watch the other pets from above. But being king of the gods is a tough job: You've got to issue orders and decrees, make sure to stay in tip-top shape by running on your exercise wheel, and most importantly, lead your minions on epic journeys. And Zeus the Mighty has one giant task in front of him: Find the "Golden Fleas" and solidify his position before the other gods' rebel.

Get ready to laugh, cheer, and learn with this adorable and quirky cast of characters in their unforgettable first adventure -- a reimagining of the tale of the Golden Fleece.

My Take on the Book
This is such a fun book that takes Classical Greek mythology and flips it around. Get ready to laugh as you read and get taken in by the characters and the story from page one to the end. The book introduces the reader to Greek Mythology through a wonderful cast of characters. Get ready for a fun story that your child will be able to whip through in a short span and will be asking for more once they are through!

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Book Review - 101 Life Hacks: Genius Ways to Simplify Your World

About the Book

Upcycle, recycle, and/or repurpose your stuff and engineer your way out of all kinds of sticky situations--all while learning about science and sustainability as you do it! Make cool lantern lights for your room, discover a tried-and-true brain freeze cure, learn how to boost your memory power, and more. In this easy-to-follow guide, kids get tips and tricks for upcycling and reusing old stuff, as well as hands-on activities, fun facts, and insights from professional-grade life hackers who use their problem-solving skills to change the world.

By the end, you'll be able to hack your way through all kinds of problems, from a messy backpack to stage fright, a drippy ice-pop to smelly shoes!

My Take on the Book
This book is full of amazing hacks that will let you do some very cool things from crafts to creating things out of other things. You will find that the book lets you use things that you have around the house in so many different ways. There are even recipes that you can cook! The book also educated you about people who have made discoveries, so not only will you be creating new things, but you also will learn about others that have made great discoveries too. The book is full of amazing images that will allow you to take something from every page! 

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