The Crims by Kate Davies

The Crims by Kate Davies

Published by HarperCollins

Published on December 5, 2017

Genres: Children's Books, Mysteries & Detectives, Homor

Page Count: 304

Source: Publisher

Format: Paperback (Hardcover)

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Description: The Addams Family meets Despicable Me in the first book of this new trilogy, perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket and Pseudonymous Bosch!

The Crim family is full of notorious criminals. Notoriously inept, that is. Uncle Knuckles once tried to steal a carnival. Great-Uncle Bernard held himself hostage by accident. Aunt Drusilla died slipping on a banana peel. But Imogen is different. She was born with a skill for scandal. A knack for the nefarious. A mastery of misdemeanors.

Despite her natural talent for all things unlawful, Imogen got out of the family business years ago. But when the rest of the Crims are accused of pulling off a major heist—which seems doubtful, to say the least—Imogen is forced to step in to clear their names. Because only a truly skilled criminal can prove the bumbling family’s innocence….

Hello Readers.

I had such high hopes for this story. The premise promised to be a good one. I enjoy Lemony Snicket and any book that is said to be similar to that excites me. I wish that I could say that this book lived up to my expectations but it didn't. Don't get me wrong, it is not a bad book. However, when a book is slated as something, I get disappointed when it falls short. 

There were moments where the story drug and I can see where the target audience (8-12 years) may get bored. The characters were enjoyable but I found myself mixing them up. There were points where a character was mentioned pretty much just to be mentioned and served no true purpose to the scene. There were holes in the story that I am hoping will be addressed in the other two books.

I am rating this book Three Orange Books because it didn't move me. Marketing it the way that it was marketed created a level of expectation that it could not meet. It was a good idea and the potential is there. It will be interesting to see how the trilogy reaches completion. 

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Kit and Kaboodle by Chris Robertson

Kit and Kaboodle by Chris Robertson

Published by Xist Publishing

Published on October 1, 2017

Genre: Children's Fiction

Page Count: 46

Source: Netgalley

Format: eBook

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Description: A funny beginning reader featuring two very silly friends

When Kaboodle the elephant continues to deny his best friend monkey Kit a peanut, Kit tries to impress his friend in a variety of fun ways. Together they learn valuable lessons about sharing and manners.

Hello again!

I am always looking for books for my kids. I am constantly on the quest for ones that are educational. It is refreshing to find one like Kit and Kaboodle by Chris Robertson. It shares a story of two friends and sharing. Followed by the importance of manners. I have read this book multiple times to my little ones and they love it.

Thank you Netgalley and Xist Publishing for a digital copy of this book to review. It was a pleasure to read. I am rating this book Five Blue Books because it is exactly what I was hoping that it would be and my little ones enjoy it. The illustrations are well done and the lessons are very obvious. I would highly recommend this.


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Fish-Boy: An Inuit Folk Tale by Vanita Oelschlager and Mike Blanc

Fish-Boy: An Inuit Folk Tale by Vanita Oelschlager and Mike Blanc

Published by Vanita Books

Published on May 1, 2018 (proposed)

Genre: Children's Fiction, Multicultural Interest

Page Count: 42 

Source: Netgalley

Format: eBook

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Description: The Arctic region of North America is a land of long days, icy cold, hardy people and peculiar creatures. The Inuit people there have made traditional use of remarkable folk tales to find truth and explain the mysteries of an astonishing world.

In Fish-Boy: An Inuit Folk Tale, Vanita Oelschlager retells a tale passed down by a wise old Inuit. It's an origin story involving a little magic and a very odd boy with a large heart for friendship. On a journey with his new father, he must confront misfortune and the malice of cold hearted villagers. But he has a way...and a lesson for all in the virtues of kindness and hospitality.

Here then, is high praise for the tale-tellers: for the richness, diversity and creativity they send from the top of the world- and so, also Fish Boy, An Inuit Folk Tale, retold here and lavishly illustrated for a new generation. After all, that is how ancient folk tales and truth live on in the telling.

Hello once again!

How does one review a book written for ages six to nine years old? It is tricky. Fish-Boy: An Inuit Folk Tale is a beautiful book. It is well written. The illustrations are gorgeous! 

Thank you Netgalley and Vanita Books for giving me a digital copy for review. I am rating this book Four Red Books because it is a little wordy at times. The younger side of the age demographic it was written for may have issues with that and lose interest. I would recommend this book.

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