Showing posts with label Dean Hale. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dean Hale. Show all posts

Saturday, November 27, 2021

Graphic Novel Review: Amethyst Princess



Amaya loves being a princess. She especially loves playing pranks on and with her brother. But when a prank goes wrong, it throws everything into chaos. As a punishment, Amaya is sent to live on Earth for a week. Her parents are hoping that living without magic for a week will teach her something important. 

But something happens and Amaya and her aunt both forget about their previous life. Three years pass and Amy's in middle school. Everything feels normal until she's pulled back into her world - a world in trouble. Can she help save her home?
My Thoughts: I'm a big fan of Shannon and Dean Hale, so I was more than happy to read this one. I loved how everything went wrong and Amaya became Amy. I loved how she struggled to find herself. I loved how she ended up back home - changed. Because the time on Earth did change her. She learned about kindness, friendship, and doing things for herself. I loved her connection with her brother. This was such a great read, I loved everything - especially the art. I hope there are more Princess Amaya stories in the works. 

Cover Thoughts: Cute
Source: ARC sent for review
Library Recommendation: Highly recommended for your school and public libraries.

Friday, June 15, 2018

On Your Radar: (12)






Title: Princess in Black and the Science Fair Scare
38256484Author:  Shannon and Dean Hale
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Publication Date: September 25th 


Why it Should be on Your Radar:
Science and STEM 
Monsters
Friendship
Secret Identities
Team Work
Problem Solving
Pure fun!


Source: BEA book 2018
Cover Thoughts: Adorable


Library Recommendation: A must have for school and public libraries


Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Princess in Black: Mysterious playdate

Princess Magnolia has a play date - but what happens when monsters come out during it?  She has to take long breaks. There's no monster in sight, but the alarm sounded. Plus there's another monster fighter in the area, who could it be? And does she know the Princess in Black's true identity?
My Thoughts: I was finally able to get my hands on this book; it came out in September. It was super cute. I loved how the monster blended in. I loved the play date - both as the Princesses and as monster hunters. Another winner for the series!

Cover Thoughts: Cute
Source: My Library
Final Thoughts: If you don't have this series in your library, what are you waiting for?