Unlikely Heroes Archives

The Ominous Eye is a Suspenseful Slow Burn Sequel

March 1, 2021

I’m back with the previously promised review of the second book in The Nocturals series, The Ominous Eye by Tracey Hecht. It’s taken us a few days longer to finish this book; I feel like this series could acco...

The Nighttime is the Right Time to Meet The Nocturnals

Daisy

February 25, 2021

Children's, Fiction

Today we have yet another book that my son initially turned his nose up at but ultimately really ended up enjoying. The Nocturnals: The Mysterious Abductions has quickly proven itself to be a hit! A true myste...

The Wild & Wacky Wayside School Series Scores an A+

Daisy

February 8, 2021

Children's, Fiction

Sometimes I’ll suggest a book to my son that I’m sure will be a hit. But for some reason, it just doesn’t land the way I thought it would. I don’t often make a second attempt, since there are so many options f...

Trust Me, You’re Really Going to Dig Holes

Daisy

January 11, 2021

Children's, Fiction

As a child of the 80s and 90s, I was really excited to share today’s book with my son. I had never read the book but was a big fan of the movie adaptation. As we all know, though, sometimes movies based on boo...

Wonder & Whimsy Abound in the Classic Mr. Popper’s Penguins

Daisy

January 5, 2021

Children's, Fiction

Every now and then, it’s fun to share a book with your child that is just completely silly and unbelievable. This week’s entry is a classic tale of whimsy and what if. What if a penguin from the South Pole end...

From Bully to Buddy, Bernice Buttman, Model Citizen is a Story of Redemption

Daisy

January 4, 2021

Children's, Fiction

It’s been a hot minute since my last review. Turns out it’s tricky to keep up the pace of reviewing children’s books when the child you read them to is home for winter break! We’ve been incredibly fortunate th...

Allow Your Heartstrings To Be Pulled By The One and Only Bob

Daisy

December 14, 2020

Children's, Fiction

I love it when a sequel is just as good as the original, don’t you? It’s a rarity, for sure. But when you stumble on a follow up to a favorite book or movie that captures the charm or thrill of the original yo...

You’ll Relish the Fast and Fun Adventures of Frankie Pickle

Daisy

December 7, 2020

Children's, Fiction

Today’s recommendation lingered on the shelf for years before finally being read last week! My husband bought this trio of books way back when our son was maybe 5, so at least 3 years ago. I brought them to my...

Time Traveling Siblings Make History in The Magic Treehouse Series

Daisy

November 30, 2020

Children's, Fiction

Today’s selection seems like an obvious choice and it might seem odd that it didn’t make the list sooner. The Magic Treehouse series by Mary Pope Osborne often shows up on top ten lists for young readers and i...

Alvin Ho Series Does Childhood Anxiety and Inclusivity Right

Daisy

November 16, 2020

Children's, Fiction

It’s rare that you encounter a character in a children’s book who struggles with anxiety. It’s even more rare to see that child’s challenges presented in such a matter-of-fact way that you can see yourself or ...