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The Firefly Warriors Club
They chase a light and then it chases them.
When a mysterious light entices twelve-year-old Davy and his bothersome cousin, Anderson, into the woods, they discover the forest is alive with wonder. Firefly magic dazzles the boys, and they vow to save the insects from destruction.Then a fire rages in the forest. Despite the cousins’ creative efforts to help the firefighters, the situation for the fireflies plummets from grim to dire. As the blaze consumes the fireflies’ habitat, the young warriors despair.They enlist the support of the neighboring farms to protect and save the habitat of the magical treasures. If only there was—even one left.
When a mysterious light entices twelve-year-old Davy and his bothersome cousin, Anderson, into the woods, they discover the forest is alive with wonder. Firefly magic dazzles the boys, and they vow to save the insects from destruction.Then a fire rages in the forest. Despite the cousins’ creative efforts to help the firefighters, the situation for the fireflies plummets from grim to dire. As the blaze consumes the fireflies’ habitat, the young warriors despair.They enlist the support of the neighboring farms to protect and save the habitat of the magical treasures. If only there was—even one left.
- GenresMiddle Grade
Kindle Edition
Published October 13, 2020
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Susan Count
12 books459 followersSusan Count writes for the joy and entertainment of young readers. She is a best-selling, award winning author of the Dream Horse Adventures Series. Susan confesses to being overly fond of brownies, and horseback riding on forest trails. The Firefly Warriors Club was written for her three grandboys who wanted an adventure of their own. What’s a fairy grandmother to do, but wave her magic pen and create.
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August 20, 2020
A charming and at times heartrending adventure involving two boys who visit their Grandpa’s farm. The oldest, Davy, adores insects. His younger cousin Anderson just likes to tag along.
What a week! They find a secret cloud of fireflies in the forest that need their help to survive, and form the Firefly Warriors Club to take action.
But a fire erupts that threatens everything in its path: Farmers, their land and herds, the surrounding forest and its creatures — especially the fragile fireflies.
Can the fire be stopped? Will the farmers be safe? What about Angel, a deaf-blind cat the firefighters can’t find? And the entrancing fireflies that bring joy to all?
I highly recommend this gripping first book in a new series for middle grade boys.
5 of 5 Stars
Pub Date 10/13/20
Thanks to the author for providing an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
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What a week! They find a secret cloud of fireflies in the forest that need their help to survive, and form the Firefly Warriors Club to take action.
But a fire erupts that threatens everything in its path: Farmers, their land and herds, the surrounding forest and its creatures — especially the fragile fireflies.
Can the fire be stopped? Will the farmers be safe? What about Angel, a deaf-blind cat the firefighters can’t find? And the entrancing fireflies that bring joy to all?
I highly recommend this gripping first book in a new series for middle grade boys.
5 of 5 Stars
Pub Date 10/13/20
Thanks to the author for providing an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
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October 28, 2020
When I was very young I inherited from my parents a complete set of the Colliers Junior Classics. For those of you not so lucky, it is a ten-book collection of some of the best stories ever told. This is where I discovered Aladdin, Aesop, Peter Rabbit, Black Beauty, Robinson Caruso, Gulliver, and Shakespeare, among many beloved others. It was my prized possession until it was lost during a move in my teens. I picked up a set when my son was seven from my local FOL. He adored it as much as I did. Much like myself, it shaped his expectations of fiction. Well written engaging plots, wonderful characters, and words that resonate across time and reading levels. They just don’t make stories like that anymore. Or do they?
As I read through The Firefly Warriors Club, I found myself thinking of my favorite volume of the CJC ‘In Your Backyard’. It was filled with adventure stories, mostly featuring young protagonists who had to step up to responsibility, much like the young boys I was reading about now. It was a warm and fuzzy feeling.
The Firefly Warriors Club is about Davy and his younger cousin Anderson. They both get to spend a week at their grandfather’s farm and they both have very different ideas about how to spend that time. Davy is a budding entomologist and he is looking forward to finding new bugs to study and to catch up on some reading. Anderson on the other hand is looking for a fun time and games. They both, however, are concerned about the declining firefly population. All the adults talk about catching fireflies in abundance in their youth, yet these boys have barely ever seen one. One late evening a search for one gets the boys lost in the woods on an unbelievable adventure where they are certain the fireflies have asked for help to save them and their dwindling habitat. Trying to convince the adults of the seriousness of the situation fails at first, but leads them to a possible way they can convince others to help.
Their week with Grandpa is anything but boring. In the midst of a raging forest fire, rounding up cattle, rescuing a cat with an attitude, and realizing that it is their differences from each other that is their strength, The firefly warriors never lose sight of their purpose to save the endangered insects that most people have already given up on.
This book is filled with adventure and fun insect facts. I say that as a person who definitely does not like bugs of just about any kind (though, I do love to watch the fireflies in my yard every summer). The information is wonderfully disseminated throughout the story. Middle-Grade readers won’t even realize they are learning important knowledge. Among the things I learned is that lightning bugs are really fireflies and glow worms are firefly babies and that despite their name they aren’t flies, but rather beetles. There is also a fun fact page at the end of the story.
The book is written for fourth to sixth graders and will be especially great for those interested in ecology or entomology.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
As I read through The Firefly Warriors Club, I found myself thinking of my favorite volume of the CJC ‘In Your Backyard’. It was filled with adventure stories, mostly featuring young protagonists who had to step up to responsibility, much like the young boys I was reading about now. It was a warm and fuzzy feeling.
The Firefly Warriors Club is about Davy and his younger cousin Anderson. They both get to spend a week at their grandfather’s farm and they both have very different ideas about how to spend that time. Davy is a budding entomologist and he is looking forward to finding new bugs to study and to catch up on some reading. Anderson on the other hand is looking for a fun time and games. They both, however, are concerned about the declining firefly population. All the adults talk about catching fireflies in abundance in their youth, yet these boys have barely ever seen one. One late evening a search for one gets the boys lost in the woods on an unbelievable adventure where they are certain the fireflies have asked for help to save them and their dwindling habitat. Trying to convince the adults of the seriousness of the situation fails at first, but leads them to a possible way they can convince others to help.
Their week with Grandpa is anything but boring. In the midst of a raging forest fire, rounding up cattle, rescuing a cat with an attitude, and realizing that it is their differences from each other that is their strength, The firefly warriors never lose sight of their purpose to save the endangered insects that most people have already given up on.
This book is filled with adventure and fun insect facts. I say that as a person who definitely does not like bugs of just about any kind (though, I do love to watch the fireflies in my yard every summer). The information is wonderfully disseminated throughout the story. Middle-Grade readers won’t even realize they are learning important knowledge. Among the things I learned is that lightning bugs are really fireflies and glow worms are firefly babies and that despite their name they aren’t flies, but rather beetles. There is also a fun fact page at the end of the story.
The book is written for fourth to sixth graders and will be especially great for those interested in ecology or entomology.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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August 15, 2020I give credit to my grand boys for the hilarious moments. Release date Oct. 13, 2020
October 19, 2020
My wife and I both love the boy talk and recommend Firefly Warriors as a gift for anyone 8-12 years old.
October 13, 2020
Two cousins with very different interests are thrown together at Grandpa’s farm where they discover the last group of fireflies in the area. Through many adventures and brave encounters, the cousins learn to respect each other and to work together to save the fireflies and the local farms. A very educational book, the reader will not realize he is learning as he joins the cousins in their escapades as the firefly warriors. Getting boys to read will be easy with this book. There are lots of fast-moving adventures. Looking forward to the rest of the books in the series.
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October 26, 2020My Thoughts on The Warrior Firefly Club
Susan Count has done an excellent job of weaving environmental issues into an action story. In addition to providing a fun read for Middle Grade readers, The Firefly Warriors Club also shows collaboration, empathy, and respect for others.
The two cousins feel like real boys. Davy, the protagonist is twelve, and Anderson, his obnoxious—but ultimately helpful cousin—is ten. They get into scrapes, get lost in the forest, and don’t always do what they are told, but despite their flaws, come together to do something good for the world they live in.
I also loved the character of their grandfather. He’s part grumpy old man, part cheerleader, and part salt-of-the earth farmer, who looks out for his own community just as the boys look out for the fireflies.
Rounding out the most important characters is Anderson’s dog, Chester. Every kid should have a dog, and Anderson and Davy are no exception, plus, Chester plays an important role in events.
This book is a solid read for boys, but girls will enjoy it too. There’s a lot of interesting science mixed into the action and it’s great to see male characters working together for the greater good.
To read my interview with the author, visit my blog: https://www.elenataylorauthor.com/202...
Susan Count has done an excellent job of weaving environmental issues into an action story. In addition to providing a fun read for Middle Grade readers, The Firefly Warriors Club also shows collaboration, empathy, and respect for others.
The two cousins feel like real boys. Davy, the protagonist is twelve, and Anderson, his obnoxious—but ultimately helpful cousin—is ten. They get into scrapes, get lost in the forest, and don’t always do what they are told, but despite their flaws, come together to do something good for the world they live in.
I also loved the character of their grandfather. He’s part grumpy old man, part cheerleader, and part salt-of-the earth farmer, who looks out for his own community just as the boys look out for the fireflies.
Rounding out the most important characters is Anderson’s dog, Chester. Every kid should have a dog, and Anderson and Davy are no exception, plus, Chester plays an important role in events.
This book is a solid read for boys, but girls will enjoy it too. There’s a lot of interesting science mixed into the action and it’s great to see male characters working together for the greater good.
To read my interview with the author, visit my blog: https://www.elenataylorauthor.com/202...
November 5, 2020
This is a delightful book that will certainly engage young readers (particularly young boys around 10-12). The two young boys in this book are very believable and their escapades keep the reader glued to the pages. To me the most positive aspect of the book is the innocence of childhood. Susan Count has captured this perfectly. We need more books like this for our kids today! It is often hard to find books that appeal to young boys but this one does it----what young boy doesn't like learning about insects? The reader not only will come away with the pleasure of reading a good book, but will learn some interesting facts about insects as well.
Highly recommend this book!
Highly recommend this book!
October 13, 2020
Davy and Anderson's outdoor insect adventure isn't just an entertaining story... it's also packed full of fun facts about wildlife, especially fireflies. The cousins' goal to save the fireflies brings them together and helps them find bravery, even when circumstances get a little frightening. This is a story for adventurers and insect-lovers!
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November 3, 2020The Firefly Warriors Club is a children’s book that is fun to read. It is a story about two little boys and their grandfather. The story has plenty of funny situations, some drama, and more than a little opportunity to learn about science and the environment. I highly recommend it! S. Palmarez, PhD, RN
October 28, 2020
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