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BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




Series: S.W.I.T.C.H.


Cover art for SPIDER STAMPEDE
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2013
by Ali Sparkes, illustrated by Ross Collins

"A buggy blast; readers will be happy with the clear signs that that the twins' career as experimental subjects is far from over. (line drawings, glossary) (Fantasy. 7-9)"
A spray of strange fluid gives 8-year-old twins Josh and Danny both six extra legs and a quick trip down the bathtub drain in this icky but informative series opener. Read full book review >
Cover art for FLY FRENZY
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2013
by Ali Sparkes, illustrated by Ross Collins

"Readers will suck up this quick and gooey adventure like the "fly-spit smoothie" that it is. (line drawings) (Fantasy. 7-9)"
The plot thickens with complications, plus various sorts of goo and slime, in the second episode of this boys-as-bugs series. Read full book review >