Warriors: Tigerstar and Sasha: Into the Woods by Erin Hunter - Review

Book details

Hardcover, 112 pages

Published September 1st 2008 by HarperCollins

Into the Woods (Manga Warriors: Tigerstar and Sasha, #1)

ISBN

ISBN13: 9780061547928

Book description

A graphic novel adventure from the world of Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series!

In the first book of the Tigerstar & Sasha manga arc, a kittypet named Sasha searches for a new home—and wonders if she might find it with ShadowClan and its leader, Tigerstar, during the events of the Warriors: The Prophecies Begin series.

When Sasha is forced to leave her kittypet home, she must forge a solitary new life in the forest. Life on her own is exciting at first but quickly gets lonely. Then Sasha meets Tigerstar, leader of ShadowClan, and wonders whether she would be better off joining the ranks of his forest Clan. But Tigerstar has many secrets, and Sasha isn’t sure she can trust him….

Meet the author - Erin Hunter

Erin Hunter is the pseudonym of five people: Kate Cary, Cherith Baldry, Tui T. Sutherland, Gillian Phillips, and Inbali Iserles, as well as editor Victoria Holmes. Together, they write the Warriors series as well as the Seekers and Survivors series. Erin Hunter is working on a new series now called Bravelands.

Erin Hunter is inspired by a love of cats and a fascination with the ferocity of the natural world. As well as having a great respect for nature in all its forms, Erin enjoys creating rich mythical explanations for animal behavior, shaped by her interest in astronomy and standing stones.

My thoughts

This was my first graphic novel and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. It was a little meatier than I thought it would be. I picked this one as I am doing a summer reading program and that was one of the challenges. This one caught my eye because of the cats and I am a cat lover. I liked how the author gave us a look about what happens to a house cat when it starts living outside as well as how outside cats think. I felt bad for Sasha and just wanted to take her in. I want to read the next book in this series to see what happens with Sasha and Tigerstar next. 

Miracle in Music City by Natalie Grant - Review

I received this book in exchange for a fair and honest review

Published: August 2, 2016

Number of pages: 208

Genre: Tween

Series: Glimmer Girls #3

Synopsis:

In this third title in the Faithgirlz Glimmer Girls series by Natalie Grant, Miracle in Music City, the Glimmer Girls are at it again—looking for a mystery to solve. Gloria wants her daughters to learn they aren’t too young to make a difference, so she gets them involved in her annual benefit and auction. But as things often do with the trio of smart and sassy sisters, they get themselves and their nanny Miss Julia involved in a lot more than just helping mom raise money for a worthy and wonderful cause.

My Thoughts:

This was a good addition to the Glimmer Girls series. It is fun to follow these girls on their adventures. This time they are in Music City and they are again looking for for a mystery to solve. Which then leads them to some tight spaces while trying to solve a mystery. I liked that they were trying to raise money for a good cause as well. This book is full of good values as well as fun adventures. I like how this book deals with real issues as well and tells girls how to handle them. Like when Maddie and Mia's friends don't want to come to their concert. I think this is a good book for your tween girl to read. 

About the author:

Since her 2005 breakout RIAA Gold certified album Awaken, multi-grammy nominated artist Natalie Grant has remained one of the top selling Christian and Gospel artists with over 3 million in sales. The Gospel Music Association has named her the Female Vocalist of the Year five times, and she has had multiple songs and albums on the Billboard charts. More important than accolades, her passion is to help people across the globe discover their God-given calling and encourage them live it out to the fullest potential. An outspoken advocate for victims of human trafficking, Grant cofounded Hope for Justice International a multinational organization that rescues and provides complete restorative care for victims of trafficking. Grant makes her home in Nashville, with her husband producer, and songwriter, Bernie Herms, and their three children: twins Grace and Bella and their youngest, Sadie. Follow Natalie at www.nataliegrant.com

London Art Chase by Natalie Grant - Review

I received this book from Book Look Bloggers in exchange for a fair and honest review

Published: January 26, 2016

Number of pages: 208

Genre: Tween

Series: Glimmer Girls #1

Synopsis:

In London Art Chase, the first title in the new Faithgirlz Glimmer Girls series, readers meet 10-year-old twins Mia and Maddie and their adorable little sister, LuLu. All the girls are smart, sassy, and unique in their own way, each with a special little something that adds to great family adventures.


There is pure excitement in the family as the group heads to London for the first time to watch mom, famous singer Gloria Glimmer, perform. But on a day trip to the National Gallery, Maddie witnesses what she believes to be an art theft and takes her sisters and their beloved and wacky nanny Miss Julia, on a wild and crazy adventure as they follow the supposed thief to his lair. Will the Glimmer Girls save the day? And will Maddie find what makes her shine?

What did I think of this book:

This is a cute book for your tween readers to enjoy. Now I accidently got the second book first and had to go back and read this one. I recommend reading them in order. Just like the other book I enjoyed the relationship these sisters have and the fun the have together. It was nice because the author added some tidbits about London in this book so you got a sense of being there with the girls. One of the bigh things I liked is the mystery and how the girls work together to solve it. There is enough action to keep you tween girl interested in this story. All in all this is a good series for tweens. I am looking forward to sharing this with my niece. 

About the author:

Four-time Grammy nominated Natalie Grant is a top-selling Christian & Gospel artist with over 3 million in career sales. The Gospel Music Association has named her Female Vocalist of the Year 5 times and she has had multiple number 1s on the Billboard charts. Beyond music, in 2005 Natalie co-founded Hope for Justice International, an organization that identifies, rescues, and restores victims of human trafficking. Natalie resides in Nashville, TN with her husband, producer/songwriter Bernie Herms and their three children: twins Grace and Bella, and their youngest, Sadie.

A Dolphin Wish by Natalie Grant - Review

I received this book from Booklook Bloggers in exchange for a fair and honest review

Published: January 26, 2016

Number of pages: 208

Genre: Tween, Mystery

Series: Glimmer Girls #2

Synopsis:

Join twins Mia and Maddie and their sidekick little sister, LuLu, as they travel the country finding adventure, mystery, and sometimes mischief along the way. Together with their famous mother, singer Gloria Glimmer, and their slightly wacky nanny Miss Twist, the sisters learn lessons about being good friends, telling the truth, and a whole lot more.

In A Dolphin Wish a three-night stop in the city of San Diego seems like it might be just the break the girls need—lovely weather and great sights to see. That is until they hear animal handlers at “Watery World” talking about the trouble they’ve been having keeping the animals in their habitats. Mia and her sisters cannot resist a challenge and they talk Miss Twist into another visit to the educational amusement park to search for clues as to what or who is helping the animals escape.

What did I think of this book:

What a cute series for your tween girls. I loved the mix of adventure, mystery and mischief these girls get themselves into. This is the second book in the series and I was good reading it as a standalone but I will be going back and getting the first book. I like that this story shows just how close sisters can be and all the fun they have. It is even more fun that this story revolves around animals as and adventure par,. Two things young girls seem to enjoy. I can't wait to send this book to my niece so she can enjoy it too. 

About the author:

Four-time Grammy nominated Natalie Grant is a top-selling Christian & Gospel artist with over 3 million in career sales. The Gospel Music Association has named her Female Vocalist of the Year 5 times and she has had multiple number 1s on the Billboard charts. Beyond music, in 2005 Natalie co-founded Hope for Justice International, an organization that identifies, rescues, and restores victims of human trafficking. Natalie resides in Nashville, TN with her husband, producer/songwriter Bernie Herms and their three children: twins Grace and Bella, and their youngest, Sadie.