I wasn’t sure I was going to get any reading done again this
week. Unfortunately, my dog passed away on Monday. It was a devastating blow
for me. She was a part of my family for many years, and it’s very hard to say
goodbye to something that has meant so much to you for so long. As a few days
passed, I began to reflect on reading and how I wanted to still update the blog
and I started thinking of sad dog stories. Really only two came to mind—Old Yeller and Where the Red Fern Grows—and while I wouldn’t mind writing a post
at some point about the latter despite its heart wrenching ending, I decided
now was not the time. So I raise a figurative toast to my beloved mini pin,
Molly. She proved to be a good reading companion on more than one occasion. She
was a good snuggler and would never say no to a comfy blanket.
So I read all of Toothiana
Queen of the Tooth Fairy Armies start to finish in a few hours yesterday.
In case anyone else in the house was wondering where I disappeared to, I was
hiding in my book cave, enjoying a good story.
Now, on to business!
Sequel to: Nicholas
St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare King and E. Aster Bunnymund and the Warrior Eggs at the Earth’s Core
Rating: 4/5
Author: William Joyce
Pages: 226
Genre: Children’s Fiction/Fantasy
Synopsis:
At the ending of the last book, Pitch, the Nightmare King,
was once again defeated, and there’s been no sign of him since. Is it possible
he’s been defeated forever? HA! Fat chance!
He’s up to a new scheme, one that will make him more
powerful than ever before! Even with the appearance of the great Toothiana
(known to you and me as the tooth fairy) the guardians’ combined forces may not
enough to defeat Pitch!
You’re in for a treat as we’re introduced to new threats,
new characters, and new adventures!
My Reaction:
I enjoyed this book from the get go. I don’t know if it’s
because I’d been away from the series for a couple of weeks, and it’s always
nice to delve back into a good world with enjoyable characters, but I jumped
right in and was almost immediately struck by the cleverness and humor of the
writing, which is a great contrast to the adventure and danger.
Again, this book builds off of some of the same themes as
the previous two books—the power of belief in particular. We see a deeper look
into the character of Nightlight, an impish sort of boy who has been hugely
influential in defeats of Pitch and the past and has been a very dear friend
for Katherine. He becomes a little more introspective and begins to grow from a
sort of Peter Pan like character to entering the first stages of growing up. He
realizes at one point that “sorrow and fear that are triumphed over make a
powerful weapon.” That realization really struck me—when we overcome trials, we
are made stronger.
Toothiana is another great addition to the world of The Guardians.
She has a tragic back story that kind of solidifies Nightlight’s realization.
She makes it past that sorrow and dedicates her life to good and to bringing
happiness to the lives of children.
I kind of hesitated between giving this book a 3.5 like the
past books or a 4 and I finally opted for 4 out of 5. Unlike the other two
books, this story leaves you with a cliffhanger that will force you to pick up
the last book of the series!
Reader Guidance:
Nothing to worry about as far as I’m concerned.
Similar Books:
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Leven Thumps and the Gateway to Foo by Orbert Skye
Fablehaven by Brandon Mull
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