Lions to the Rescue! tackles the challenge of establishing new friendships after a move and learning to listen to others whose viewpoints and experiences differ from our own.
Jack starts fifth grade at a new school after moving over the summer. Trying to juggle his current new friendship with the desire to make additional new friends, Jack ends up getting himself into a pickle.
Recommended age range: 8-12
Strengths:
- Eastep dives into how we can understand our friends from a different background.
- Captures the struggle Jack feels as he tries to settle into a new home after a move.
- Eastep weaves fun facts and great book quotes into the storyline in natural ways.
- Each character has a unique voice making it easier for readers to connect with the characters and track with the plot.
- This is book 3 in the Tree Street Kids series.
- Be sure to read the Acknowledgements at the end as it shares a tidbit about the inspiration for the bookmobile bike.
Overall rating: 8 (out of 10)
Interested in learning more about Amanda? Check out her author interview on my blog.