Official Review: Adventures of Little Yaga and Her Friends

jwalker73 · Post by **jwalker73** » 29 Nov 2017, 07:51

I absolutely love the cover. Sounds like a great story with some valuable lessons for young teens. I, too, am not familiar with Russian folklore, but it sounds like something I should learn more about.

Post by **Waragu Samuel** » 29 Nov 2017, 07:52

Even before reading this review, the cover page had already pronounced itself as a 'children book'. Other than the number of pages, 336 pages or so, which is way above an average children's book, i agree with the part of the review that state:

Although the book is under the young adult genre, I feel like the book is more suited for children and teens. From the way the book was written and the simple dialogue between the characters, I find that teens rather than young adults would connect more to the story.

Otherwise, thanks for this great review.

rusyalana · Post by **rusyalana** » 29 Nov 2017, 08:18

No matter whether it is animals, human beings or folklore characters, we all have problems that are universal: the problems of finding friends, fitting in with the peers and many others. Besides the book to has a nice combination of fantasy and folklore and I'm sure will be interesting to be read by young teenagers.

Miss_BeckyG · Post by **Miss_BeckyG** » 29 Nov 2017, 08:22

A house on a chicken leg sounds interesting. I do agree this book will interest teens and pre-teens. A great mix of fantasy and folklore...

Scerakor · Post by **Scerakor** » 29 Nov 2017, 08:23

Just looking at the cover of the book is intriguing me and making me . What is going on with that chicken leg hut? Why the segway? What is up with the crystal ball? Thanks for the review!

Strangerthanfiction · Post by **Strangerthanfiction** » 29 Nov 2017, 08:28

Great review. I have been a fan of all kinds of fantasy and folklore since I was a young child. I find both the similarities and differences between American folklore and folklore from other countries such as Russia, Germany, Romania, and so much more to be both very entertaining as well as fascinating. This sounds like a great book for teens and tweens. Thanks so much for sharing.

ReyvrexQuestor Reyes · Post by **ReyvrexQuestor Reyes** » 29 Nov 2017, 08:31

When you said living on a chicken leg, it literally sat on a chicken leg --- the house, that is. I just imagined they would be small to do that. Interesting fable here, glad to be a child again.

The review made it tempting to read.

JuliaKay · Post by **JuliaKay** » 29 Nov 2017, 08:43

This sounds like it might be a great story to read with my daughters. I like the names that are used, particularly yaga and the magic and intrigue. I always liken it takes it roots from Russian folklore

Yoli García · Post by **Yoli García** » 29 Nov 2017, 08:57

Sounds like a good multicultural story for children and teens (perhaps only tweens). I agree that it does not seem appropriate for young adults. Thanks for the review!

kate_nguyen · Post by **kate_nguyen** » 29 Nov 2017, 09:21

I am not looking for a children/teen book right now but will recommend this book to my relatives. Seem like a fun fantasy book!

Post by **Vickie Noel** » 29 Nov 2017, 09:26

Awesome book and review. I was mildly surprised to see it classified under the young adult genre, it truly is best suited for children and early teens. I especially like the fact that non living things in the story are portrayed as distinct, individual characters. Would love to check it out. Glad you enjoyed reading it.

Breb0455 · Post by **Breb0455** » 29 Nov 2017, 09:30

From author L. B. O’Milla comes an exciting new adventure classic with an unforgettable combination of American fantasy elements and Russian folklore. Little Yaga lives with her old hag of a grandmother in a house on top of a chicken leg, deep within the Enchanted Forest. Little Yaga would have enjoyed her life if she weren’t troubled by her own appearance. While all the other forest inhabitants have magnificent fangs, thunderous roars, and bony legs, Little Yaga looks like a human. She even wears custom crafted dentures to give herself fangs! In her quest to fit in with the Foresters, Little Yaga travels to the human world and meets a group of teenagers on the run from an evil sorcerer. Together with her new friends she returns to the forest.
Scraggard the Immortal, the ruler of the forest, uses the energy of humans to remain immortal. When he captures Ashley, a human girl, Little Yaga takes pity on her. She gathers a group of both old friends and new to help Ashley escape Scraggard and save the forest from his malevolent reign. As Little Yaga discovers the secrets of her forest home and her own origins, she comes into contact with creatures and settings straight out of Russian fables and mythology.

sunshinedee · Post by **sunshinedee** » 29 Nov 2017, 09:36

I like this book "The Adventures of Little Yaga and Her Friends by L.B.O'Milla.I find vey fascinating and wholesome.It tells us to be one whatever our differences.

AA1495 · Post by **AA1495** » 29 Nov 2017, 09:42

It is interesting how even non-living items had characters of their own. I'm glad that you liked the book overall!

Buchacha21 · Post by **Buchacha21** » 29 Nov 2017, 09:46

The "living on a chicken leg" totally threw me off. I guess I was picturing a rotten detached leg! If I were still teaching, I might consider getting this book for my class. I always think it's good to learn about other cultures, especially their stories or folklore. Thanks for the review.