A Wytch's Book Review Blog

Phoebe and Her Unicorn in Unicorn Theater (Phoebe and Her Unicorn #8) by Dana Simpson

Summer is here, and Phoebe and Marigold are headed to drama camp. At Camp Thespis, Phoebe and her friends have their work cut out for them: writing, producing, and acting in an entirely original play! Phoebe's expecting some quality time with her best friend, but in a surprise twist, Marigold has invited her sister, Florence Unfortunate Nostrils! The newest Phoebe and her Unicorn graphic novel is a sparkling tale of sisterhood and summer fun, as well as a reminder that sometimes it takes a bit of drama to rediscover true friendship.

Unicorn of Many Hats (Phoebe and Her Unicorn #7) by Dana Simpson

Marigold Heavenly Nostrils is no ordinary unicorn. She has Wi-Fi-enabled appendages. She's the most enchanted babysitter of all time. She's published numerous scholarly articles on the "shimmering" versus "glimmering" debate. She is, in short, a unicorn of many hats.

Phoebe and her exceptional hooved pal are back in this all-new collection of comics! Laugh alongside the lovable duo as they question the idea of "coolness," gain a deeper appreciation for the power of friendship, and put off summer reading assignments for as long as physically possible.

Phoebe and Her Unicorn in the Magic Storm (Phoebe and Her Unicorn #6) by Dana Simpson

Phoebe and Marigold decide to investigate a powerful storm that is wreaking havoc with the electricity in their town. The adults think it’s just winter weather, but Phoebe and Marigold soon discover that all is not what it seems to be, and that the storm may have a magical cause. To solve the case, they team up with Max, who is desperate for the electricity to return so he can play video games, and frenemy Dakota, who is aided by her goblin minions. Together, they must get to the bottom of the mystery and save the town from the magic storm.

Unicorn Crossing (Phoebe and Her Unicorn #5) by Dana Simpson

Time flies in this fifth volume of Phoebe and Her Unicorn! Follow the lovable duo as they experience somewhat-spooky Halloween parties, ecstatic snow days, and looming summer reading assignments. Although the journey of growing up can sometimes be difficult, along the way Phoebe and Marigold discover something more enduring than goblin fads, unicorn spa vacations, and even a Spell of Forgetting—their one of a kind friendship.

Fred Basset Yearbook 2020: Witty Comic Strips from Britain's Best-Loved Basset Hound by Alex Graham

There isn't much to say other than if you are feeling down reach for this and enjoy the antics of a wonderful cartoon dog (along with his friends), well worth it :D

Being a Dog Is a Full-Time Job: A Peanuts Collection by Charles M. Schulz

Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, Snoopy... the whole Peanuts gang have become American icons, but they continue to live their touching, insightful, comical lives day-to-day in the funny pages. Everyone carries a favorite Peanuts image: The lovable Snoopy perched atop his doghouse typing the first line - "It was a dark and stormy night" - of his next best-selling novel... the irascible Lucy executing the football sneak on the hapless Charlie Brown for the umpteenth time... and the security blanket-hugging Linus looking asknance at the world. "Being a Dog Is a Full-Time Job" is an all-new collection of Peanuts strips, filled with the timeless humor that has gained a daily readership of 200 million worldwide.

The only complaint I have about this is that I would have thought that all the cartoon strips would have Snoopy (or at least his siblings) in them, but this IS Peanuts and it is a fun read in any case, you can't really go wrong, a great pick me up.

Peanuts All-Stars by Charles M. Schulz

IT’S GAME TIME, CHARLIE BROWN!
From basketball and football to hockey and tennis—a brand-new collection of sports strips featuring the whole Peanuts team!

It’s all-star tryouts for Charlie Brown and all his friends. So the Peanuts are suiting up—ready to play ball and have a ball! They’ve been practicing their dribbles, slap shots, and passes. Sure, Snoopy may not serve aces, Woodstock is smaller than his hockey stick, Linus refuses to give up his blanket in the outfield, and Charlie Brown always fumbles the pigskin, but the these all-stars are great sports when it comes to playing fair and working together. In a comic strip sports extravaganza, the Peanuts show off their athletic expertise—and prove that it’s not whether you win or lose, it’s how you play the game!

You cannot go wrong with a selection of Peanuts cartoons, and this is one based around the various sports that they all play, so we have Football (will Charlie Brown EVER get to kick the ball Lucy is holding?), Basketball (can "Rerun" shoot a hoop?), hockey (if the Birdbath is frozen) and tennis (Snoopy and the Garage in mixed doubles anyone!)

A brilliant, relaxing, smile bringing book that is well recommended.

Fred Basset Yearbook 2019: Witty Comic Strips from the Daily Mail by Alex Graham

The inimitable Fred is back! Join Britain’s best-loved basset hound and his friends once again for more canine capers and good-natured escapades with this whole new collection of witty cartoons from the Daily Mail.

What can I say other than another fun outing with Fred and his friends, a nice little interlude from other books! Roll on the next one!

It Was A Dark And Stormy Night, Snoopy by Charles M. Schulz

The world's most talented beagle has found a new career - as a writer, of course! The literary ace works feverishly on his typewriter day and night, on top of his doghouse. And while Snoopy is busy writing the next great novel, the rest of the Peanuts gang will try to get in on the action.

Sometimes you just want a comfort read and you don't get much more comforting than Snoopy and the Peanuts Gang! A book you can always count on to cheer you up.