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Camp Legend is Legendary!

Camp Legend by Mikey Brooks

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I absolutely loved this book! It's been a while since I read a middle grade, but after all the intensity and seriousness of adult books, it was refreshing to read something different. I wish I was better at remembering lines I loved, because there were many in this book. I loved the little lessons taught and learned, I loved the humor, just...all of it. The author's style has a way of being easy to read and feeling "middle grade" without ever talking down to the reader or implying that kids aren't smart enough to "get it." He treats adults and kids with respect, which I love.

I think anyone could enjoy this book. I mean, I did! It's a lot like Percy Jackson, except instead of gods and goddesses, it's legendary figures--this book dealt a lot with the holiday legends (the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny, etc.) but there's a clear suggestion that in future books, we may see other legendary heroes. I don't want to spoil the story for you, but let me just say, I'm pretty sure one of my own favorite legends of all time might play a major role and that's freakin' exciting!

I have several favorite parts ~ one where the author tricked me and gave me a happy surprise (no spoilers!) and another that involved boys in tutus. But really, there was just goodness after goodness in this book.

I've read most of Mikey Brooks' books, so I kinda knew what to expect going into this one, but it was even better than I'd hoped for. Please read this book and share the love! I want Mikey to write and publish the next book and he might not do that if this first book never gets read. Spread the love, my friends!



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How to Write a Book Review in 3 Easy Steps

Ages ago, a friend of mine asked if I'd write a how-to article about writing book reviews. I started working on that article "ages ago," but like I often do, I made it wayyyy too complicated. Which is weird, because I generally don't like complicated. Anyway, the other day I noticed that Canva had infographic templates and I was like, hey, I wanna try that, but...what do I have to put on a graphic like that? And then it hit me! So I bring you, Ali's guide to writing an awesome book review.

And notice how simple it is? At least I think it's simple.

In fact, I should write a review of the last book I read, so let me practice what I preach, shall I?

Book: The Bone Ships
Author: R.J. Barker
I enjoyed so much in this book, but probably enjoyed the voice and style most of all. It was so rich with the culture and world of life on the bone ships.

I'd recommend the book to pretty much anyone—
young and old would enjoy it, I think. If you love books that really take you away to another world and immerse you so deeply, you find yourself talking like the characters than in the book, then this book is for you. Eee, it is. (I actually listened to it on Audible, so I'm not sure how this word was spelled. O_o)

It was absolutely worth the price of a credit. The narrator was Fan.Tas.Tic and I'll definitely be listening to the next book in the series!



I hope this helps, and you all become like bookish cherubs, going around sharing the book love! (Remember, reviews are the biggest contributor to whether or not someone will buy a book—if you love an author's work, then please leave a review! If you love me, please, please leave them! My books are desperate for some love. 💛