Black Beauty by Anne Sewell

   A fascinating look into human behavior both good and bad.
   "Through the eyes of Black Beauty, we observe the actions of human beings. The gallant horse is sold to many types of people. Some are good masters who treat Beauty with compassion and tenderness. Others are bad masters, who do not care if Beauty has enough food to eat or if he is too tired to be ridden."
   You know, this is one of my all-time favorite stories. When I was very young I had a cartoon version of this story that I watched constantly. I now own the live-action film. I know the story like the back of my had. But I'd never read the book... til now!
   Both utterly sad and depressing as well as joyous and triumphant, this book has an amazing story to tell. This is definitely one that pulls on your heart strings.
   Perfect for teens and young adult readers as well as adults. I highly recommend this classic tale to everyone who loves animals of any kind.

Red Sky At Night by Elly MacKay

   "Long ago, here and far away, people looked for clues in nature to predict the weather. They learn from experience by watching the shapes of clouds or noticing the behavior of animals. This wisdom was passed down through sayings like the ones in this book."
   Poetic, entertaining and GORGEOUSLY illustrated, this book will definitely become a favorite for me and my children. This book is perfect for young readers. And the fact that it has old folklore mixed with Mother Goose like rhymes is perfect for readers just starting out to love books.
   I can't describe how absolutely gorgeous both the cover and the inside illustrations are. This book was very well put together and well-thought-out. Very well done. Bravo! I highly recommend this book to anyone with children!

Next Door To A Star by Krysten Lindsay Hager

   Ah, drama drama, drama... LOL Popularity always = drama!
   In this cute little tale Hadley's world is about to change all in one summer. After her best friend moves away to Texas she decides to go and stay the summer with her grandparents in the Lake Michigan town of Grand Haven. And next door is lurking none other than Simone Hendrickson a teen Idol and TV star. Hadley and Simone become friends and the drama begins! Boys lies and backstabbing are the name of the game in this entertaining novel.
   This was a great little read. This is the second novel that I've read by this author and I have to say that I really enjoy her work. She writes in a way that is very easy to follow and easy to comprehend. Her stories are riveting and her characters are adorable to say the least. Her stories almost seemed to speak from personal experience which I think is what I like the most about them. They bring me back to the days when I was the age of the characters in the novels and having the same High School drama and issues that they're going through. It is very comforting in that way knowing that others have gone through what I have.
   Very real and down-to-earth I have to say that I am looking forward to reading more from Krysten Hager and would definitely recommend her books to others ❤️👍🏻💕

Party Games: A Fear Street Novel by R. L. Stine

   HAHA! R. L. Stine is back on Fear Street ladies and gentlemen! Such a fantastic little horror novel.
   Rachel is not as athletic as her sister. Or as talented, or as smart, or even as pretty. She seems to feel like the odd man out in any given situation. So when a handsome, although strange and mysterious, boy asks her to come to his birthday party Rachel is ecstatic! The problem? The party is taking place in a haunted castle-like mansion on an island only inhabited during the summer months. A small group is attending this party... but will they make it back alive when there are no rules to these party games?
   Ok, right off the bat, I'm a Goosebumps fan. I've been reading Stine since I was young. Love his works! I read this book for a Buddy Read on Litsy and I gotta say that I'm glad I did. This was such a fun little read! Suspense, horror, gore, intrigue with a hint of puppy love... Stine does not disappoint in this relaunch of the Fear Street series. I look forward to reading the other installments.

The Sword of Camelot by Gilbert Morris

There's trouble in Camelot! Can Josh and his six Companions of the Seven Sleepers sent by the spiritual leader Goel keep Camelot from the grip of the Dark Lord? The Seven Sleepers may need more then Reb's sword skills, they will need the power of Goel to defeat the Dark Lord and save Camelot.
What a great little epic. Perfect for younger readers. This would be a great beginner book into the world of fantasy as only King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table can do. The story is well written and well laid out. The illustrations, though black and white, are very beautiful and add finishing touches to the story and it's chapters. The cover design is beautiful and eye-catching.
I would definitely recommend this book for the younger readers and I would be interested in reading the rest of the series myself.

Right Text Wrong Number by Natalie Decker

I think the editor of this book needs to work on their reviewing skills. There are tons of little typos and grammar errors in this book such as these:

The gist of the story is that Layla finds out her boyfriend has been cheating on her when she discovers naked pictures of some girl on his phone. Layla attempts to text the girl but instead ends up texting the guy that she thinks is the biggest jerk in school. They continue to text each other however (under seudo names) and begin a relationship. 

Though the story is cute in essence I feel that it was a bit forced. Or perhaps unrealistic? I'm not sure which. I know that I personally think that the book is WAY too revolved around the idea of texting. Perhaps its because I'm of the 90's generation that grew up without texting and smart phones. I just feel that that's really all the book was... two people texting each other back and forth. This may be interesting to some but it just didn't blow my skirt up. 

Perhaps this is written for the younger generations to enjoy. I'm not quite sure. However I'm sure that a younger person would probably get more out of it than I did. 

After this book gets recalled and retyped without all the errors, I would recommend this book to the right person. The story is cute.

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O'Brien

A great childhood favorite. Mrs. Frisby has a horrible problem... she must move her family before the farmer plows the field and destroys their home. The problem is one of her children is deathly ill and cannot be moved. So she seeks out the Rats of NIMH for help. Can the super intelligent rats of NIMH help her move her home before it is too late?
Great writing and great story. Very different from the 1990s Don Bluth film. There is no magic and Jeremy (the crow) is a much more wise and sophisticated being. However in my personal opinion I like both. This is a fabulous little story no matter how you tell it really. This is great for younger readers or for adults who wish to look back on their childhood. I'd definitely recommend this book to anyone!

Magic Bunny #1 & #2 by Sue Bentley

These 2 are as far as I've gotten in this series and I may stop here as they seem to get redundant for the adult reader. They are however cute little books with cute stories. A magic bunny from another world must hide in our world to keep their magic key safe from being stolen. Perfect for young readers (tween) and little girls who like adorable bunnies and magic. ✨🌺🐰