Monday, September 22, 2025

Middle Grade Review: Sugar Shack


* Book 3 in the Peapod Farm trilogy
Winter is here. There are a lot of chores that need doing around the farm, especially bringing in wood for the fireplace. There's so much wood to bring in. Luckily Jen has her half-sisters at times to help her. Jen still isn't sure of her place within the family. There are moments of happiness and sharp moments that make her heart ache. Will she ever get things right?
My Thoughts: This was such a fun trilogy and I'm sad that the trilogy has ended. I would have read so many of these stories. I love the moments on the farm. Winter is such fun. I loved the moments in the snow - like snow living. I used to love spending time playing in the snow as a kid. We don't get too much snow now anymore. The syrup part was cute. I love that they tapped the trees the old fashioned way and that they had a party when they had enough. The families started this trilogy fractured and getting used to each other blended well by the end. 

Why I Read This: I loved the first two books in the trilogy
Source: My Library
Library Recommendation: Highly recommended trilogy for your school and public library
 Hand this to: readers who love drama and the outdoors

** I interviewed Lucy a few months ago, check out our conversation here

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