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The Three Lost Kids & The Death of the Sugar Fairy
...I scrunched up my eyes in an attempt to see. "Why do you sound like you're in another room? You're going the wrong way. You have to walk to us."
The darkness was so complete, like a black room with no light. "Okay, on three, we're all going to scream. Someone will hear us. Mom and Dad are for sure caught up by now. One, two, three!"
"Help!" We screamed as loud as we could, over and over. When we couldn't scream anymore, our throats too sore, a flickering of light came back on and the skeleton waved at me.
"Welcome to the haunted house, where guests stay forever and the dead linger on to play."
~~~~~
Join the Three Lost Kids for another adventure as they're attacked by Sugar Bugs, face their fears in Cavity Cave, and battle giant Gummy Bears, all to save a dying Sugar Fairy who holds the fate of Halloween in her hands.
Can the girls learn to work together, each using their strengths to save the day, or will their fighting trap them in Sugar Land forever?
The darkness was so complete, like a black room with no light. "Okay, on three, we're all going to scream. Someone will hear us. Mom and Dad are for sure caught up by now. One, two, three!"
"Help!" We screamed as loud as we could, over and over. When we couldn't scream anymore, our throats too sore, a flickering of light came back on and the skeleton waved at me.
"Welcome to the haunted house, where guests stay forever and the dead linger on to play."
~~~~~
Join the Three Lost Kids for another adventure as they're attacked by Sugar Bugs, face their fears in Cavity Cave, and battle giant Gummy Bears, all to save a dying Sugar Fairy who holds the fate of Halloween in her hands.
Can the girls learn to work together, each using their strengths to save the day, or will their fighting trap them in Sugar Land forever?
84 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 25, 2012
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Kimberly Kinrade
26 books676 followersKimberly Kinrade was born with ink in her veins and magic in her heart. She writes romance (contemporary and paranormal), fantasy and paranormal stories for all ages and still believes in magic worlds.
She lives with her three little girls who think they're ninja princesses with super powers, and her husband, also known as the sexy Russian Prince, who is the love of her life and writing partner.
She lives with her three little girls who think they're ninja princesses with super powers, and her husband, also known as the sexy Russian Prince, who is the love of her life and writing partner.
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September 30, 2012
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Review of The Three Lost Kids and the Death of the Sugar Fairy
An Innovative Online Book Tours Blog Tour review
Oct. 2 2012
5 Stars
Yet another delightful entry in Kimberly Kinrade’s adorable series, “The Three Lost Kids,” the delectable stories of young sisters Maddie, Bella, and Lexie, based on Ms. Kinrade’s own children. Each child has been privileged to have her own new “magical world,” in which along with her sisters, she has experienced many new adventures, as well as dangers, and received new powers. Told in the books “Lexie World,” “Bella World,” and “Maddie World,” the girls have encountered Unicorns, Dragons, and Faeries, and they’ve also learned many important lessons, including working together, preventing bullying, and negotiating reasonable solutions.
In this story, the three sisters have the opportunity to save the Sugar Fairy and her remaining Sugar Baby, and at the same time save and restore Halloween, which is also Maddie’s birthday. Through fright and fears and seemingly insurmountable odds, the girls persevere to the finish line, leaving no pebble unturned and no quest unsolved.
Review of The Three Lost Kids and the Death of the Sugar Fairy
An Innovative Online Book Tours Blog Tour review
Oct. 2 2012
5 Stars
Yet another delightful entry in Kimberly Kinrade’s adorable series, “The Three Lost Kids,” the delectable stories of young sisters Maddie, Bella, and Lexie, based on Ms. Kinrade’s own children. Each child has been privileged to have her own new “magical world,” in which along with her sisters, she has experienced many new adventures, as well as dangers, and received new powers. Told in the books “Lexie World,” “Bella World,” and “Maddie World,” the girls have encountered Unicorns, Dragons, and Faeries, and they’ve also learned many important lessons, including working together, preventing bullying, and negotiating reasonable solutions.
In this story, the three sisters have the opportunity to save the Sugar Fairy and her remaining Sugar Baby, and at the same time save and restore Halloween, which is also Maddie’s birthday. Through fright and fears and seemingly insurmountable odds, the girls persevere to the finish line, leaving no pebble unturned and no quest unsolved.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 21, 2017
The Three Lost Kids is a series that is absolutely adorable and perfectly geared toward young readers. I have children that fit nicely into the target demographic of this book and I can see them enjoying it as well. I read this story to my 2 year old, who actually sat still for more than 30 seconds! I have a 6 year old emerging reader who I cannot wait to share this with as well.
I love stories that have a moral, a backbone to them, and this one fits nicely. I like that the book had discussion questions at the back to get the conversation flowing, which I feel is hugely important in furthering reading comprehension and fostering the love of reading and questioning and learning in the young minds we are charged with caring for.
Ms. Kinrade's beautifully written tale is relatable to even the youngest readers. We all, as parents, have encouraged our children to choose more healthy things to eat rather than all of the candy and junk food they seem to desire so much more, even when they know it is infinitely bad for them.
This book reminds children about how much better a healthy snack (the apple riddle) is than the candy and sweets that they might prefer, and why it is better for them without being preachy about it.
This was the first of Ms. Kinrade's books I have read, but I look forward to getting the rest and sharing them with my children for years to come.
I love stories that have a moral, a backbone to them, and this one fits nicely. I like that the book had discussion questions at the back to get the conversation flowing, which I feel is hugely important in furthering reading comprehension and fostering the love of reading and questioning and learning in the young minds we are charged with caring for.
Ms. Kinrade's beautifully written tale is relatable to even the youngest readers. We all, as parents, have encouraged our children to choose more healthy things to eat rather than all of the candy and junk food they seem to desire so much more, even when they know it is infinitely bad for them.
This book reminds children about how much better a healthy snack (the apple riddle) is than the candy and sweets that they might prefer, and why it is better for them without being preachy about it.
This was the first of Ms. Kinrade's books I have read, but I look forward to getting the rest and sharing them with my children for years to come.
April 29, 2018
Much like the other books in this short series, this one contains a lesson to be learned and a great deal of bravery from three young girls. In this short story, the lesson is that sugar (as with all things) is best in moderation. I loved this short read and I honestly can't wait to share it with my niece.
October 10, 2012
Released just in time for Halloween, Kimberly Kinrade’s The Three Lost Kids and the Death of the Sugar Fairy is a tale that will delight any younger elementary school-aged child.
The Death of the Sugar Fairy continues the Three Lost Kids series with sisters Maddie, Lexie, and Bella. But, instead of focusing on a specific child, the story revolves around Maddie’s birthday and Halloween. As the trio goes trick or treating, they notice a general lack of enthusiasm in decorations and fellow trick or treaters. When they reach a house that really looks haunted, they find out why fewer people are celebrating this year: the Sugar Fairy is dying and her daughter is trapped in Sugar Land and dying as well. She entrusts Maddie, Bella, and Lexie (plus the family dog) with the job of saving her daughter and the entire holiday.
There are a lot of fun, fantasy elements to the story that kids will love, such as a dog’s ability to talk and riddles whispered by the wind. Each girl has her own special type of magic that meshes with an aspect of her personality and the Cavity Caves reply each child’s worse nightmares over and over for eternity.
The story is not all fun and games, however. Anyone with siblings knows how hard it can be to listen to each other and work together and this is a problem the sisters face, as well. There is also real danger to the girls in the form of Sugar Bugs that attack them to drink the sugar in their blood and giant warrior gummy bears.
Even with all of the magic and fantasy, the characters are true to life. The sisters alternately care for, scare, admire, and annoy each other with whining, complaining, and insecurities. They love their adventure and two seconds later miss their parents like crazy. I also liked that some of their magical abilities had consequences, so everything couldn’t be wrapped up too easily. When the girls use their ability to fly, for example, they cannot fly too high and the wings use their back muscles which tire quickly because they are not used to flying long distances.
With action, candy, and sisters that act like real children, Three Lost Kids and the Death of the Sugar Fairy is a great choice for both boys and girls.
The Death of the Sugar Fairy continues the Three Lost Kids series with sisters Maddie, Lexie, and Bella. But, instead of focusing on a specific child, the story revolves around Maddie’s birthday and Halloween. As the trio goes trick or treating, they notice a general lack of enthusiasm in decorations and fellow trick or treaters. When they reach a house that really looks haunted, they find out why fewer people are celebrating this year: the Sugar Fairy is dying and her daughter is trapped in Sugar Land and dying as well. She entrusts Maddie, Bella, and Lexie (plus the family dog) with the job of saving her daughter and the entire holiday.
There are a lot of fun, fantasy elements to the story that kids will love, such as a dog’s ability to talk and riddles whispered by the wind. Each girl has her own special type of magic that meshes with an aspect of her personality and the Cavity Caves reply each child’s worse nightmares over and over for eternity.
The story is not all fun and games, however. Anyone with siblings knows how hard it can be to listen to each other and work together and this is a problem the sisters face, as well. There is also real danger to the girls in the form of Sugar Bugs that attack them to drink the sugar in their blood and giant warrior gummy bears.
Even with all of the magic and fantasy, the characters are true to life. The sisters alternately care for, scare, admire, and annoy each other with whining, complaining, and insecurities. They love their adventure and two seconds later miss their parents like crazy. I also liked that some of their magical abilities had consequences, so everything couldn’t be wrapped up too easily. When the girls use their ability to fly, for example, they cannot fly too high and the wings use their back muscles which tire quickly because they are not used to flying long distances.
With action, candy, and sisters that act like real children, Three Lost Kids and the Death of the Sugar Fairy is a great choice for both boys and girls.
October 29, 2012
Maddie is so excited about Halloween not just because her and her sisters get to go trick-or-treating today is her birthday. The girls were arguing about everything while getting their costumes on.
They head out with their parents going door to door but for some reason it isn't as festive this year. Not many people seem to be handing out candy or decorating for this Halloween. Maddie feels as if her birthday is spoiled.
That is until they see a haunted house and leaving their parents behind Bella enters the house. While Maddie holds Lexie's hand she hollers at Bella to come back and wait for their parents. But Bella sounds further away so she must scream for help yet no one hears. Then she hears Bella upstairs and with Lexie in hand she heads upstairs. She is so afraid! She hears Bella speaking to someone. When they enter the room where Bella is their is a real live fairy and she looks very pale, like she is ill. She tells the girls she is the Sugar Fairy and she is dying. She sends them on a quest for a flower that holds her Sugar Baby and they must find her and bring her back to this house to her mother or her baby will die too.
The author had the girls go through some real scary things like Sugar Bugs and the Cavity Cave that is impossible to find you way out of. Will the girls work together to find Sugar Baby and bring her safely to her mother the Sugar Fairy? Are they too afraid to complete this quest?
The fantasy adventures and quest the girls go on build character in the girls and always has a lesson of some sort to learn. The lesson in this quest was don't stray away from your parents. Don't eat too many sweets.
Working together is much better than against each other it accomplishes so much more.
I highly recommend this book.
I rated this book a 5 out of 5.
Disclosure
I received a copy of this book from the author/I.O. Book Tours for review. I was in no way compensated for this review. It is my own opinion.
They head out with their parents going door to door but for some reason it isn't as festive this year. Not many people seem to be handing out candy or decorating for this Halloween. Maddie feels as if her birthday is spoiled.
That is until they see a haunted house and leaving their parents behind Bella enters the house. While Maddie holds Lexie's hand she hollers at Bella to come back and wait for their parents. But Bella sounds further away so she must scream for help yet no one hears. Then she hears Bella upstairs and with Lexie in hand she heads upstairs. She is so afraid! She hears Bella speaking to someone. When they enter the room where Bella is their is a real live fairy and she looks very pale, like she is ill. She tells the girls she is the Sugar Fairy and she is dying. She sends them on a quest for a flower that holds her Sugar Baby and they must find her and bring her back to this house to her mother or her baby will die too.
The author had the girls go through some real scary things like Sugar Bugs and the Cavity Cave that is impossible to find you way out of. Will the girls work together to find Sugar Baby and bring her safely to her mother the Sugar Fairy? Are they too afraid to complete this quest?
The fantasy adventures and quest the girls go on build character in the girls and always has a lesson of some sort to learn. The lesson in this quest was don't stray away from your parents. Don't eat too many sweets.
Working together is much better than against each other it accomplishes so much more.
I highly recommend this book.
I rated this book a 5 out of 5.
Disclosure
I received a copy of this book from the author/I.O. Book Tours for review. I was in no way compensated for this review. It is my own opinion.
December 2, 2014
Maddie is turning thirteen on Halloween. She is dressing in her dark fairy costume as she waits for her two younger sisters Bella, dressed as a dragon, and Lexie, as an angel, to accompany their parents on their annual trick o treating expedition. At the beginning of the journey, they are disappointed to notice that many houses are not decorated in the Halloween spirit. Then they arrive at one house that looks like the coolest haunted house they had ever seen. Ignoring their parents' call to wait, the three sisters enter, only to find that they are trapped inside with no escape route.
The creepy house will lead them to the Sugar Fairy who is dying because her Sugar Baby is trapped and the Halloween line will soon die out. She enlists their support to go on an adventure to retrieve the child. They will have to face attacks of the Sugar Bugs, the terrors of the Cavity Cave, the Gummy creatures. and find the answer to the Sugar riddle, if they are to be successful. Will the three sisters succeed in their mission to save Halloween or will they be doomed to failure.
This chapter book is perfect for children aged seven through ten. While the morals of the story are obvious, the plot is sophisticated enough and filled with enough suspense and adventure to satisfy young readers. A series of discussion questions following the story can be used by parents or teachers to reinforce understanding and comprehension. A good choice for a read aloud as a prequel to the Halloween holiday.
The creepy house will lead them to the Sugar Fairy who is dying because her Sugar Baby is trapped and the Halloween line will soon die out. She enlists their support to go on an adventure to retrieve the child. They will have to face attacks of the Sugar Bugs, the terrors of the Cavity Cave, the Gummy creatures. and find the answer to the Sugar riddle, if they are to be successful. Will the three sisters succeed in their mission to save Halloween or will they be doomed to failure.
This chapter book is perfect for children aged seven through ten. While the morals of the story are obvious, the plot is sophisticated enough and filled with enough suspense and adventure to satisfy young readers. A series of discussion questions following the story can be used by parents or teachers to reinforce understanding and comprehension. A good choice for a read aloud as a prequel to the Halloween holiday.
October 28, 2012
The Three Lost Kids is a series that is absolutely adorable and perfectly geared toward young readers. I have children that fit nicely into the target demographic of this book and I can see them enjoying it as well. I read this story to my 2 year old, who actually sat still for more than 30 seconds! I have a 6 year old emerging reader who I cannot wait to share this with as well.
I love stories that have a moral, a backbone to them, and this one fits nicely. I like that the book had discussion questions at the back to get the conversation flowing, which I feel is hugely important in furthering reading comprehension and fostering the love of reading and questioning and learning in the young minds we are charged with caring for.
Ms. Kinrade's beautifully written tale is relatable to even the youngest readers. We all, as parents, have encouraged our children to choose more healthy things to eat rather than all of the candy and junk food they seem to desire so much more, even when they know it is infinitely bad for them.
This book reminds children about how much better a healthy snack (the apple riddle) is than the candy and sweets that they might prefer, and why it is better for them without being preachy about it.
This was the first of Ms. Kinrade's books I have read, but I look forward to getting the rest and sharing them with my children for years to come.
I love stories that have a moral, a backbone to them, and this one fits nicely. I like that the book had discussion questions at the back to get the conversation flowing, which I feel is hugely important in furthering reading comprehension and fostering the love of reading and questioning and learning in the young minds we are charged with caring for.
Ms. Kinrade's beautifully written tale is relatable to even the youngest readers. We all, as parents, have encouraged our children to choose more healthy things to eat rather than all of the candy and junk food they seem to desire so much more, even when they know it is infinitely bad for them.
This book reminds children about how much better a healthy snack (the apple riddle) is than the candy and sweets that they might prefer, and why it is better for them without being preachy about it.
This was the first of Ms. Kinrade's books I have read, but I look forward to getting the rest and sharing them with my children for years to come.
April 26, 2015
I have read children's books from this author before and one other from this series. This particular book is based around the holiday of Halloween, which appeals to the kid in me.
I love how the author weaves fantasy, myth, and real life into a tale that pops out perfect. As with the author's other books, she has a moral to tell and one hopefully kids will learn well. In this book the moral is if you eat too much sugar and do not take care of your teeth, you will not only be sick but your teeth will rot. Eat things that are healthy for you and naturally sweet!
The other idea children can pull from this book is that sometimes, we need to take care of others as well as ourselves even if that means facing fears to accomplish the goal. Being kind and generous is a plus and rewards come in the form of different ways that is not necessarily money or praise.
The other thing I love about this author is that she uses her own children and canine as the characters in her stories. I am sure they delight in seeing themselves in her books as I know that I delighted in reading about them and their awesome adventures.
This book and series is a winner for me. 5 stars!
Disclosure: I purchased a Kindle copy of this book. The views expressed here are 100% my own and may differ from yours. ~Naila Moon
I love how the author weaves fantasy, myth, and real life into a tale that pops out perfect. As with the author's other books, she has a moral to tell and one hopefully kids will learn well. In this book the moral is if you eat too much sugar and do not take care of your teeth, you will not only be sick but your teeth will rot. Eat things that are healthy for you and naturally sweet!
The other idea children can pull from this book is that sometimes, we need to take care of others as well as ourselves even if that means facing fears to accomplish the goal. Being kind and generous is a plus and rewards come in the form of different ways that is not necessarily money or praise.
The other thing I love about this author is that she uses her own children and canine as the characters in her stories. I am sure they delight in seeing themselves in her books as I know that I delighted in reading about them and their awesome adventures.
This book and series is a winner for me. 5 stars!
Disclosure: I purchased a Kindle copy of this book. The views expressed here are 100% my own and may differ from yours. ~Naila Moon
January 10, 2020
I read this in one setting, and had great fun reading it.
As I am an older reader, I enjoy reading middle school-YA stories from time to time. They are a great change of pace, and the best ones are the ones that keep my interest.
This one did, although I was chagrined to see some Christianity references in the story. (I think a good story is one that does not align with one religion or another, thereby making other faiths and religions uncomfortable.) Religion should be only used if it truly advances the story. In this case, it did not, and was not needed. I was disappointed when I read it in this story; it took the shine off an otherwise very fun adventure.
Evidently, this is a book in the middle of the series, as it referenced earlier books on a few occasions. I did not know this, or probably would not have read it. Only so often does a "middle" book read without want of the earlier books. I wasn't lost, and this can be read out of order, but I still felt discombobulated at times.
I really enjoyed this book; I think most children would, especially those in Christian households.
Four stars for how fun this story was; two stars for religious references...two stars overall, because no matter how fun of a ride it was, the religious aspect (which was not mentioned in blurb, if I recall,) really knocked the shine off of it for me.
As I am an older reader, I enjoy reading middle school-YA stories from time to time. They are a great change of pace, and the best ones are the ones that keep my interest.
This one did, although I was chagrined to see some Christianity references in the story. (I think a good story is one that does not align with one religion or another, thereby making other faiths and religions uncomfortable.) Religion should be only used if it truly advances the story. In this case, it did not, and was not needed. I was disappointed when I read it in this story; it took the shine off an otherwise very fun adventure.
Evidently, this is a book in the middle of the series, as it referenced earlier books on a few occasions. I did not know this, or probably would not have read it. Only so often does a "middle" book read without want of the earlier books. I wasn't lost, and this can be read out of order, but I still felt discombobulated at times.
I really enjoyed this book; I think most children would, especially those in Christian households.
Four stars for how fun this story was; two stars for religious references...two stars overall, because no matter how fun of a ride it was, the religious aspect (which was not mentioned in blurb, if I recall,) really knocked the shine off of it for me.
November 2, 2012
I love reading children's books, especially if its a book I can read with one of my own daughters :)
This book was a lovely, well written story, with adorable characters and great imagery. I especially enjoyed the portrayal of the Mom and Dad with their hand holding and kissing. It's so refreshing to see lovey-dovey parents :)
I really enjoyed reading this with my daughter, it was light and fun, but encourages kids to make healthy choices too.
The Death of the Sugar Fairy was a very sweet (pun intended!) story indeed, and gets 4 out of 5 stars from me ;]
Here's what my Miss 10 had to say about the book...
This book was really fun to read, I really liked when the girls scoffed the candy in their mouths when their parents weren't looking, thats something I would do! All the sweets and candy make me want to eat it all for myself.
The haunted house that they visited was pretty spooky, and I would be really scared to go there. But Bella, Maddie, and Lexie got pretty cool powers when they went to Sugarland, that part was really cool.
I can't wait to read the rest of this series, I really like them (The Three Lost Kids), I give this book 4 Stars ;]
This book was a lovely, well written story, with adorable characters and great imagery. I especially enjoyed the portrayal of the Mom and Dad with their hand holding and kissing. It's so refreshing to see lovey-dovey parents :)
I really enjoyed reading this with my daughter, it was light and fun, but encourages kids to make healthy choices too.
The Death of the Sugar Fairy was a very sweet (pun intended!) story indeed, and gets 4 out of 5 stars from me ;]
Here's what my Miss 10 had to say about the book...
This book was really fun to read, I really liked when the girls scoffed the candy in their mouths when their parents weren't looking, thats something I would do! All the sweets and candy make me want to eat it all for myself.
The haunted house that they visited was pretty spooky, and I would be really scared to go there. But Bella, Maddie, and Lexie got pretty cool powers when they went to Sugarland, that part was really cool.
I can't wait to read the rest of this series, I really like them (The Three Lost Kids), I give this book 4 Stars ;]
October 24, 2012
This is a wonderful continuation of the Three Lost Kids series. Maddie is turning ten on Halloween and she and her sisters, Bella and Lexi, are going trick-or-treating. They get all dressed up only to discover that most of the houses just aren't participating. There aren't any other kids out. The homes are dark. That is they are all dark until them come across one that is completely decked out for the season. The three girls get so excited that they run to the house, abandoning their parents. They knock on the door and it opens. What to do? Well being 10, 8, and 6, they decide to go inside the "haunted house." At this point, the kids enter a new world where they are given the task to save the Sugar Fairy who is on her death bed lest Halloween will be forgotten forever. Of course they accept the mission.
This story is designed to help kids to understand a few things like working together an not to argue with your siblings so much. It teaches a little about the effects of eating too much sugar and a healthy alternative. It's a cute story and fast read.
This story is designed to help kids to understand a few things like working together an not to argue with your siblings so much. It teaches a little about the effects of eating too much sugar and a healthy alternative. It's a cute story and fast read.
October 31, 2012
Kimberly Kinrade's Three Lost Kids series continues with The Three Lost Kids & The Death Of The Sugar Fairy.
This is an absolutely great Halloween story that parents and kids will love.
Halloween is Maddie's birthday, but this year isn't turning out quite the way she expected.
The book hints at some of the stuff in the past 3 books of The Lost Kids series when the girls end up in the Haunted House, but it nothing that will put young readers off, if this is the first book from the series that they grab. In fact, it will likely make them want to read the rest of the books.
Lexie, Bella and Maddie are fun kids and their quest to find the Sugar Baby and the Sugar Flower is a fun adventure. Plus in saving the Sugar Fairy, they also save Halloween! And a world without Halloween is just not a fun place at all!
Ms. Kinrade also delivers the story with a moral. The usual one associated with Halloween. But she doesn't do it in a way that makes you feel that candy is bad and we must not eat any of it.
Definitely a fun book and a fun series for anyone turning the pages.
This is an absolutely great Halloween story that parents and kids will love.
Halloween is Maddie's birthday, but this year isn't turning out quite the way she expected.
The book hints at some of the stuff in the past 3 books of The Lost Kids series when the girls end up in the Haunted House, but it nothing that will put young readers off, if this is the first book from the series that they grab. In fact, it will likely make them want to read the rest of the books.
Lexie, Bella and Maddie are fun kids and their quest to find the Sugar Baby and the Sugar Flower is a fun adventure. Plus in saving the Sugar Fairy, they also save Halloween! And a world without Halloween is just not a fun place at all!
Ms. Kinrade also delivers the story with a moral. The usual one associated with Halloween. But she doesn't do it in a way that makes you feel that candy is bad and we must not eat any of it.
Definitely a fun book and a fun series for anyone turning the pages.
October 29, 2012
After being introduced to the author's writing in The Forbidden Trilogy, I couldn't help but want to be a part of this tour. I was a bit hesitant at first since I have not read the first three books in The Three Lost Kids series, but had all of my fears dissolved when the author added in descriptions for you to still be able to follow along with this story. You are able to get to know the characters well enough that you aren't completely lost as to how their personalities are, and the author's writing style keeps you wanting more throughout the story so that you don't even realize that you have missed out on the first three books.
The cover alone is enough to make you want to read this enchanting story, but the author's descriptions of scenes have you laughing, crying, and scared along with the main characters. If you haven't sampled any of the author's works, I would highly suggest that you do! She appeals to any age with her amazing series' :)
The cover alone is enough to make you want to read this enchanting story, but the author's descriptions of scenes have you laughing, crying, and scared along with the main characters. If you haven't sampled any of the author's works, I would highly suggest that you do! She appeals to any age with her amazing series' :)
October 18, 2012
Totally a fun little story....My daughter was on the edge of her seat waiting to see if the girls would make it through the forest to save the Sugar Baby.
The girls at first seem like they'll fight through the entire night and the fate of the Sugar Fairy will be lost. Yet, after the attack of the Sugar Bugs and the nightmares from the Cavity Caves they are thinking twice about their love of each other.
Soon they are working together to save the Sugar Baby and her mother.
I have to admit although they were evil....the thought of giant Gummy Bears was pretty AWESOME!!! I would so love a guardian Gummy Bear with a candy cane sword..No one would mess with me, I think even the mailman would be afraid to visit...LOL
Ingenious story telling, with relate-able characters, younger readers are sure to love. Heck even this older reader loves them.
All I can say is keep the adventures coming.....They are AMAZING!
The girls at first seem like they'll fight through the entire night and the fate of the Sugar Fairy will be lost. Yet, after the attack of the Sugar Bugs and the nightmares from the Cavity Caves they are thinking twice about their love of each other.
Soon they are working together to save the Sugar Baby and her mother.
I have to admit although they were evil....the thought of giant Gummy Bears was pretty AWESOME!!! I would so love a guardian Gummy Bear with a candy cane sword..No one would mess with me, I think even the mailman would be afraid to visit...LOL
Ingenious story telling, with relate-able characters, younger readers are sure to love. Heck even this older reader loves them.
All I can say is keep the adventures coming.....They are AMAZING!
November 12, 2014
This is a simple little story to be enjoyed by lower grade readers. I would say it is appropriate for children 7 years and younger. (My older children would not have liked it.)
Three sisters, while out trick or treating on Halloween, discover that the magic of the holiday is vanishing. Not many people have dressed up or decorated. They are excited when they see an all out haunted house and rush inside; only to discover that they cannot escape.
They are sent on a trek to another land to rescue the sugar fairy who will restore the magic of Halloween. They have to face their worst nightmares as they travel through the cavity caves to where they will find the sugar fairy.
It bothered me that this made Halloween all about candy. The idea of a sugar fairy in charge of Halloween is even more bizarre than the idea of Charlie Brown's Great Pumpkin.
The origins of the holiday have absolutely nothing to o with candy or fairies.
Three sisters, while out trick or treating on Halloween, discover that the magic of the holiday is vanishing. Not many people have dressed up or decorated. They are excited when they see an all out haunted house and rush inside; only to discover that they cannot escape.
They are sent on a trek to another land to rescue the sugar fairy who will restore the magic of Halloween. They have to face their worst nightmares as they travel through the cavity caves to where they will find the sugar fairy.
It bothered me that this made Halloween all about candy. The idea of a sugar fairy in charge of Halloween is even more bizarre than the idea of Charlie Brown's Great Pumpkin.
The origins of the holiday have absolutely nothing to o with candy or fairies.
October 8, 2012
This was a very cute tale of 3 sisters named Maddie, Bella, and Lexie. They are out trick or treating and discover that no one is really participating in Halloween this year. When the sisters come upon a creepy house and go inside, they find out why. Can the sisters save the Sugar Fairy and Halloween?
I thought this was a great little tale to get young readers into the spirit of Halloween. Not only is it entertaining and full of adventure, it also teaches the lesson that too much candy is not good for your tummy! I also loved that it came with a built-in legend of the Sugar Fairy that I may just use with my own son someday!
The only slight thing that bothered me was that I thought the girls speech and thoughts were more advanced than I would think them to be for girls of their ages. The story was very enjoyable and I'll be sharing it with my son as well!
I thought this was a great little tale to get young readers into the spirit of Halloween. Not only is it entertaining and full of adventure, it also teaches the lesson that too much candy is not good for your tummy! I also loved that it came with a built-in legend of the Sugar Fairy that I may just use with my own son someday!
The only slight thing that bothered me was that I thought the girls speech and thoughts were more advanced than I would think them to be for girls of their ages. The story was very enjoyable and I'll be sharing it with my son as well!
February 20, 2014
This book in the series was equally as adorable as the last one I read. I love the three lost kids so much. This time the story was about Maddie, the oldest. The girls had to save Halloween by rescuing the Sugar Fairy's baby. It takes brave children to do these things and learn the lessons that these girls learn. I enjoy reading about how they overcome their obstacles. One thing is for certain after reading this short children's story, I am craving a nice apple.
The moral behind The Death of the Sugar Fairy is that too much sugar is bad for you. As always, the discussion questions help to promote critical thinking and I adore them.
The moral behind The Death of the Sugar Fairy is that too much sugar is bad for you. As always, the discussion questions help to promote critical thinking and I adore them.
February 8, 2014
I have read a lot of the steamier new adult books by Karpov Kinrade but this is the first of their children's books that I have read. It is Halloween and it is Maddie's first double-digit birthday. She and her sisters are gearing up to go trick-or-treating. The three girls have a hard time finding houses that decorated and are giving out candy. "The magic of the season is fading.” The three girls go on a quest to save the sugar fairy. This is a well written, very cute little story for ages 6 – 9. I actually enjoyed it too. This book is short so it took me about a half hour to read it. I wonder if I can convince my son to leave out candy for the Sugar Fairy? 4 stars.
October 5, 2012
I read The Three Lost Kids and the Death of the Sugar Fairy to my five year old daughter and I thought it was fantastic book that captured my daughters imagination. When reading some books to her, if they are a longer than about 10 pages she will get bored and wander off. not this time! she was captivated.
The book is about Halloween so it is the perfect time to read it. Lexie, Bella and Maddie go on another magical adventure this time to save Halloween.
It is written in a way that a child can relate too and with magic and fairies a lot of little girls will love it!
The book is about Halloween so it is the perfect time to read it. Lexie, Bella and Maddie go on another magical adventure this time to save Halloween.
It is written in a way that a child can relate too and with magic and fairies a lot of little girls will love it!
November 1, 2012
**3.5 Stars**
This was a cute, fun story. My 10 year old daughter and I read this together for Halloween. The story is about three sisters, Maddie, Bella and Lexie, who are out trick-or-treating when the night takes a mysterious turn. They go into a scary haunted house and end up going on a brave adventure to try to save the Sugar Fairy and her baby. The story teaches great lessons about working together, not eating too much candy, and facing your fears. I also liked that there was a section at the end with discussion questions.
This was a cute, fun story. My 10 year old daughter and I read this together for Halloween. The story is about three sisters, Maddie, Bella and Lexie, who are out trick-or-treating when the night takes a mysterious turn. They go into a scary haunted house and end up going on a brave adventure to try to save the Sugar Fairy and her baby. The story teaches great lessons about working together, not eating too much candy, and facing your fears. I also liked that there was a section at the end with discussion questions.
November 16, 2012
TO CUTE TO PASS UP!!! What a wonderful adventure to send your child on for Halloween. Who doesn't want to save the sugar fairy? As you follow the three sisters on their engaging adventure you find that even as an adult you giggle like a little kid again in parts. A very easy read for children probably 6+. I recommend anyone with a child, grandchild, niece/nephew, teachers or even babysitters have a copy of this book on their shelves. If an adult can enjoy giggling through the quest to save Halloween and the Sugar Fairy then I know children will too.
November 26, 2012
This is one of the most charming young children’s books I have read in quite a while. It is a darling storyline, has strong female lead characters, and is filled with good clean fun. I am totally buying this book and the whole series for my niece who is a new reader. I am sure that she will enjoy them for years to come.
I give this book (and the whole series) 5 out of 5 clouds.
This product or book may have been distributed for review; this in no way affects my opinions or reviews.
I give this book (and the whole series) 5 out of 5 clouds.
This product or book may have been distributed for review; this in no way affects my opinions or reviews.
November 26, 2012
A truly fantastic book for kids ages 6-9 that will captivate their attention and even at my age I totally enjoyed the book. Kimberly pens her characters realistic and believable in this magical adventure of sisters. Highly recommended for young readers.
This review is based on a complimentary copy which was provided for an honest review.
This review is based on a complimentary copy which was provided for an honest review.
August 9, 2015
Great children's book. Just perfect for young chapter book readers. Could be a little scary if your child is a really good reader at a younger age (my five-year-old would still be a little frightened).
November 11, 2014
very cute read for young kids
October 15, 2015
Great read aloud book for the kids. Had to skip a few things in the beginning as it was too much for a almost 4 year old. The 7 year old was enthralled!
November 6, 2014
Moral of the story, don't eat candy? haha
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