It All Starts With Three Wishes...

Hello, everybody!
What would you do with three wishes? I know what I would wish for! That's why I'm reviewing the Children of the Lamp series.
Phillipa and John Gaunt are not identical twins, who are very close to each other and live in New York City. The series first starts when the twins both get their wisdom teeth when they're twelve! And when their housekeeper wishes that she can win a lottery, it really does happen! When their parents start whispering among themselves, they know that something is wrong.
That's when they learn that they are descended from a long line of djinn- that is, genies- and they now have the power to grant wishes and perform magic.
The kids are thrown into the world of  magic, mystery, luck, good and evil. They learn more about their family and the djinn world.
The books in the series are The Akhenaten Adventure, The Blue Djinn of Babylon, The Cobra King of Kathmandu, the Day of the Djinn Warriors, The Eye of the Forest and more.
P.B. Kerr is a British author who has also written The Second Angel, A Quiet Flame and many more books too.
I recommend this series for ages 8 and above.
I love the idea of the book and I think it is great!

Ivan, the Mighty Silverback

Hey, friends!
What about a story in which the main character is a gorilla? I'm going to review The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate.
Ivan is a  mighty, gentle silverback gorilla who lives in The Big Top Mall with his friends Stella the elephant  Bob the stray dog and Julie, a young girl. Although he was born in the wild, he can't remember anything about his life in the jungle.
When new baby elephant Ruby enters his life, everything changes. With the help of Stella and Bob, he sees his old home through new eyes and realizes that he has to stop Ruby from becoming just like them.
Using his artistic skills, Ivan hatches a plan to get to freedom. A journey of courage, bravery and compassion follows.
The question is, will he succeed?
And can Ivan finally become the mighty silverback he was always meant to be?
Katherine Applegate is the author of Home of the Brave and the Animorphs series. Inspired by a true story, the real Ivan is just like the book Ivan.
This story is for ages 8 and above.
The book is very sweet and also very funny since it is narrated by Ivan himself.
This book has also won a Newberry Award in 2013.
Animal lovers will really cherish this story and I honestly love it a lot!

The Big Red Dog

Hello, readers!
Today I'll review the Clifford: The Big Red Dog series by Norman Bridwell.
The main character is a girl, Emily Elizabeth, and her beloved dog, Clifford. Now, Clifford was much bigger than other dogs- as big as a house- and he was also the color red!
Emily Elizabeth got the dog from a neighbor who's dog had tiny puppies. The neighbor offered that she could take one home.
She wanted a little red dog, but the neighbor told her it was a runt and would always be sick.
However, she still chose the little red dog and named him Clifford. But soon, Clifford became as big as a house and they had to move to the country!
Clifford and Emily Elizabeth are best friends and they have many adventures with each other, along with other dogs and Emily Elizabeth's friends.
There are many books in the series, including Clifford's Halloween, Clifford Runs to Story Time, Clifford's Happy Mother's Day and many more. There are also special editions too.
Norman Bridwell has also written The Witch Next Door, which is about a kind witch. He got the idea of Clifford when he read about a large working dog in Belgium who used to pull carts.
These books are recommended for preschoolers to age eight.
I love these books because they are really nice and have great ideas!

13: The Unlucky Number

Hey, guys!
Recently I read this awesome book, called Room 13. It's written by Robert Swindells.
The night before Year 7 heads on a week long excursion at Whitby, Fliss gets a nightmare.
In her dream there's an old house. A room. A figure. Something that scares her so much that she is almost convinced that she shouldn't go to Whitby. But she does.
There, weird things happen in the Crow's Nest Hotel. Things are happening at midnight each night. Ellie-May, a girl in the class goes into Room 13 in the middle of the night.
The odd thing is, during the day Room 13 is just a linen cupboard, but at night the number 13 appears above the door.
Fliss knows something is going on inside the cupboard with Ellie-May. So, she and her fellow classmates Lisa, Gary and David try to guess what's going on.
With the help of a mad lady, Old Sal, Fliss learns the history of the Hotel and figures out what monster is hiding in Room 13.
Will they be able to destroy the monster in Room 13?
Robert Swindells has also written Ice Palace and Dracula's Castle.
This book is very good due to the fact that it's not very scary.
I recommend this book for ages 8 and above. I really love this book a lot!

On the Golden Brick Road...

Hello, readers!
Remember I reviewed the Wizard of Oz book? Well, most people don't know this, but there is actually a book series called Oz that takes place in the land of Oz, written by L. Frank Baum!
The series usually introduces new characters in each book. The Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, Dorothy and the Cowardly Lion are also in the series.
In Oz, many magical problems erupt. Ozma, the real ruler of Oz goes missing, the Tin Woodman is searching for the Munchkin he loved before he turned into Tin, everybody goes overboard trying to give Ozma the perfect gift, people are performing magic without permission...
To sum it up, there are many different plots in the series! I love the different problems there are and I think this series is totally amazing.
In each book at the beginning before the story, L. Frank Baum writes a note about what inspired him to write the story. These books are usually written in three-in-one form with three stories in one large book.
L. Frank Baum wrote once that these books are for all those whose heart is young, no matter the age.
I love these books a lot! I give them a five-star rating.
You guys should definitely try this series out!
By the way, this is my 50th post! I've completed half a century! 

My Stuffed Tiger is Alive!

Hey guy!
Today I'm going to review the Calvin and Hobbes comic books today.
Calvin is a very, very naughty 6-year-old with a stuffed tiger, Hobbes, who is alive. Or at least he thinks so...
Both of them are always getting into trouble with Calvin's Mom and Dad in hilarious situations!
Calvin hates one of his neighbors, Susie, because she's smarter than him and everybody thinks she's better. He always tries to take advantage of her and always throws snowballs at her.
He also gets in trouble with his teacher and gets bad grades, not much to the surprise of his parents. He keeps on coming up with weird and dangerous ideas and rides his wagon down the hill with Hobbes!
Calvin and Hobbes is written by Bill Watterson, an American artist and author. His Calvin and Hobbes comic strips are also published in many newspapers.
These books are for ages 7 and above.
Some Calvin and Hobbes books are Revenge of the Baby-Sat, Homicidal Psycho Jungle Cat, Yukon Ho!, and many more.
I love these comics and they will keep you in stitches!

These are MY Rules...

Hello friends!
I'm going to review the Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls series by Meg Cabot. The books are for girls, hence the title.
Allie is moving away from her old house, and her best friends! Correction: Ex-best friends. Then she finds out that her new house could possibly be haunted... Could things get worse?
Yes, they could, when Allie is bullied by the meanest girl in fourth grade, Rosemary, and when a new mean girl Cheyenne moves in too...
Luckily, though, she finds new friends and a best friend, Erica. The girls help Allie get used to her new school and life.
A lot of funny things happen in the series when Allie gets over her fears and realizes how important her friends are to her. Allie has a lot of family and friend issues, too.
Will Allie be able to settle down in her new town?
Meg Cabot is an award winning author of Avalon High and the Princess Diaries books. She has also written Airhead and Mediator.
I recommend these books for girls 8 and above. These books will put a smile on your face!

Wish Upon a Star

Hey, readers!
Have you ever wished upon a star? Today I'll review the Lucky Stars series by Phoebe Bright.
Cassie lives in Astral-on-Sea. Her house is actually a stargazer tower since her father is an astronomer, so she has always been fascinated by stars. But her home also a bed-and-breakfast hotel.
On her birthday, Cassie enters a Lucky Dip and gets a beautiful silver bracelet. That same night, she meets Stella Starkeeper, who trains boys and girls to be Lucky Stars. Lucky Stars are people who can grant wishes.
She tells Cassie that the bracelet is actually a magic bracelet, and whenever she helps somebody's wish come true, she'll get a magic charm!
Will Cassie ever be able to become a Lucky Star?
The Lucky Stars series is Phoebe Bright's first series.
I recommend these books for ages 6 and above.
I like these books a lot, and those who love stars and magic definitely should read these!

Do Fairies Exist?

Hello, everyone!
I'll review the Rainbow Magic series today, by Daisy Meadows!
Kirsty and Rachel are two girls who meet on the magical Rainspell Island. The two girls soon become best friends and decide to explore the island.
While they're exploring, they find an old black pot at the end of the rainbow. Then they discover that fairies do really exist- and they need the girls' help!
The girls are transported to Fairyland and find out that Jack Frost, the evil ice wizard, is making sure that there will be no more fairy magic in the world by stealing the fairies' things!
Will Kirsty and Rachel be able to stop Jack Frost?
There are many series in Rainbow Magic, like the Rainbow Fairies, the Jewel Fairies, and much more. There are also special editions with three stories in them, like Holly the Christmas Fairy and Summer the Holiday Fairy.
These books are recommended for ages 5 and above.
Many authors have written this series under the pseudonym 'Daisy Meadows.'
I love these books a lot and these are definitely some good books to read.

The Boy With the Biggest Head in the World!

Hey guys!
Today I'll review the Big Nate series, by Lincoln Peirce [pronounced 'purse'].
Nate is an average sixth grade boy who loves skateboarding, cartooning and his pals, Francis and Teddy. But he always has out-of-the-ordinary problems and adventures!
He hates Gina, a smug smarty-pants girl and Artur, aka Mr. Perfect, who make his life more hard. And when you've got a dog like Spitsy next door and a sister who thinks she's the best, life isn't so easy.
Nate always has odd plans to get out of trouble, which he displays in comics, which will amuse the reader. In each book there might be one or two problems.
These books are very funny and are for ages 8 and above.
Lincoln Peirce is a cartoonist and writer. Lincoln's main inspiration for Nate were his own experiences when he was in sixth grade.
I love these books a lot and they always entertain me no matter how many times I read the books!
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I Have a Unicorn!

Hello, everyone!
Magical creatures are totally amazing...even unicorns, so today I'm reviewing the My Secret Unicorn series by Linda Chapman.
The books are about Lauren Foster, a girl in the country who buys a scruffy old pony because she thinks there's something special about him. She's correct!
For this grey pony is actually a unicorn called Twilight! And if Lauren says a spell, then Twilight transforms!
They have all sorts of adventures with their friends. The only people who know Twilight's secret are Michael, Lauren's friend, Rosie, and Mrs. Fontana, an old woman.
Can Lauren keep Twilight's secret?
Linda Chapman has written over a hundred books for children. She got the idea for the series while taking care of a seven-year-old who loved ponies. The My Secret Unicorn series also appears in two-in-one editions.
These books are for ages 7 to 10.
I like these books a lot, and you should read them!

Me and My Magic Powers

Hello, readers,
Recently I read an awesome book: The Witch of Turlingham Academy by Ellie Boswell.
The story is about Sophie Morrow, who's mother is the headmistress of Turlingham Academy. It's bad enough being the only day boarder girl in the school, but soon things get worse when a new girl appears.
At first, Katy Gibson seems sweet and shy, but soon she takes away all of Sophie's friends- like magic! Katy says weird things on the phone and seems to take an interest in Sophie's best friend, Erin.
Sophie is convinced that Katy's a witch, but it's actually the opposite! Katy's a witch-hunter, and she needs to stay undercover because there's a witch in Turlingham!
Sophie offers to help Katy, because the sooner they find the witch, the sooner Katy'll go away. While she's investigating, she sees that all the clues point to her! Sophie has to keep the secret, but soon Katy and Sophie become best friends. Can Sophie keep her secret safe?
This is the first book in the Witch of Turlingham Academy series.
Ellie Boswell is the author of this series.
I totally loved this book. It's five stars and I recommend it for ages 11 and above.  

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: The Wonder Car

Hey, guys!
What would you have done if you had a magical car that had its own feelings? Go on adventures, of course, like the Potts and Tooting families do, in the series of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!
Chitty is a wonder car who can fly and swim. In the first book, the Potts family owns Chitty but from the second book onward, she is owned by the Tootings. These two families go adventuring all over the world in their car.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang takes them to Egypt, Paris, even Madagascar! But both families face the same problem: apparently, Chitty's a magnet for robbers and thieves! The car can do all sorts of marvelous things, including time-traveling...
This is a great series for almost all ages, with great, mind-blowing suspense and adventure.
The first book, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is written by Ian Fleming, author of the James Bond series. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and the Race Against Time and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Over the Moon are written by Frank Cottrell Boyce.
These books are for ages 8 and above.
This is a very creative series and I love it!