The Swamp of Doom: A Review by Lucie B., a New Guest Blogger
I’m happy to introduce a new young book reviewer to you. Lucie B. read Riley Cross’s new chapter book, THE SWAMP OF DOOM: The Cursed Champions Club Book One. (Monarch: 2024) and here’s what she thought.
REVIEWThis story presents a girl named Blip (short for Bad Luck Princess) who lives in a small, mythical town in a section called Zone 13. The Galactic Government wants to drain the swamp in her backyard of all radioactivity, which will kill all the animals and plants like aligarks and mermaids. Although sometimes dangerous, she loves the swamp because it has been near her home for as long as she can remember. Blip has to find a sword, a rock, and some magic writing to save the swamp and stop the Galactic Government. Can she do it, despite her bad luck?
The imaginary world Blip lives in is dangerous and hilarious. First, the interesting swamp creatures are mostly dangerous. There are aligarks that may eat you, unless it is the friendly one named Danny. The spitting spiders’ poison will burn holes in anything it touches—Yikes! In her library, Blip is frightened by the stone gargoyles that turn to look at you mysteriously. Second, her world is hilarious. Her cat has two tails, her phone is a skull that shrieks instead of rings, and the lionhead door knocker roars instead of bangs. All in all, I think this book is a good read. The author created a story that is dangerous and hilarious at the same time.
Make sure to check out Greg Pattridge’s wonderful Marvelous Middle Grade Monday blog post for other middle grade reviews.
GIVEAWAY & NEWSRiley Cross is giving away an autographed copy of THE SWAMP OF DOOM! Leave a comment by October 22 to enter. Riley told me that Book 2 is in the works and a whole pack of giggling library gargoyles can’t wait to escape! U.S. addresses only.
Congratulations to Joan Edwards who won GOAT’S BOAT WON’T FLOAT.
Lucie is a 9-year-old homeschooler who attends Greyfriars Classical Tutorials. She enjoys horseback riding, crafts, and playing with her pet hamster.
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