Sunday, September 14, 2014

Sea Monster! by Jordan Quinn -- ESSENTIAL

Quinn, Jordan Sea Monster! (Kingdom of Wrenly #3), illustrated by Robert McPhillips. 115 pgs. Little Simon, 2014. $15.99.

Content: G.

The Kingdom of Wrenly has been plagued by rough seas, but no storm is coming. Prince Lucas knows what's wrong, though: there's an angry sea monster on the loose, and only he and his friend Clara can discover what's bothering it and bring it -- and the kingdom -- some peace. First they have to find the creature, though.

Like the other books in the series, this one has a good mix of mystery and adventure, all set in an enchanting fantasy world filled with castles and dragons and magic. The overall messages about respecting other creatures and not littering are implied in a respectful way without being overbearing. Children who pay attention to the delightful (and frequent) illustrations will see some hidden clues to the story that may help them anticipate a few of the twists.

EL (K-3) -- ESSENTIAL. Reviewer: Caryn

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