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

6 comments:

Natalie Aguirre said...

This series must be good if you're sad it's ending. I'm glad you enjoyed it so much. I loved to play in the snow as a kid and with my daughter too.

Tonja Drecker said...

It's a very good sign that you're sad to see the characters go. Plus, it does look like a fun bunch of friends.

Brenda said...

Sounds like a fun series, thank you for sharing it today. Happy MMGM

Greg Pattridge said...

I've not heard of this series and the characters and plot sound so good. I'll be heading to my local library to see if they have the books. Happy MMGM!

Carol Baldwin said...

Nice review. And yes. If you can't say goodbye to the characters, that's a good sign!

Valinora Troy said...

It sounds a charming read, and obviously very good as you are sad to say goodbye. It sounds as if it captures a lot of magical memorable 'moments', which are so nice to read! Thanks so much for the recommendation!