Official Review: Adventures of Little Yaga and Her Friends

MsTri · Post by **MsTri** » 29 Nov 2017, 14:37

Sounds like a winner to me! I already love children's and YA books, so add some folklore of a different culture and I'm all in!

Manang Muyang · Post by **Manang Muyang** » 29 Nov 2017, 15:15

Russian folklore is a new dish for me. I'd gladly lose myself in this book to get a taste of it.

Post by **Rosemary Wright** » 29 Nov 2017, 15:29

Interesting! I want to know more about Russian folklore, so I'm interested in reading this book.

akeseh · Post by **akeseh** » 29 Nov 2017, 15:45

Great adventures. In facts, adventure stories are my favorite and I can see "Little Yoga and her friends," will be counted as one of my favorite books.

Maryah k · Post by **Maryah k** » 29 Nov 2017, 15:54

The review is so interesting and the reader has an overview of what he or will read and creates anxiety to read the book itself

CaitlynLynch · Post by **CaitlynLynch** » 29 Nov 2017, 15:56

The sample reminded me a little of Roald Dahl's writing; I think it would appeal to the same sort of age group of 10-13 year olds.

Post by **Alice Heritage** » 29 Nov 2017, 16:05

Oh yes, the house with chicken feet comes from a famous Russian fairytale. How fascinating that this story combines this with different, modern elements!

Katherine Smith · Post by **Katherine Smith** » 29 Nov 2017, 16:26

I like this book, but I can definitely see where it could be for children as well. My favorite parts of the book are the imagination of the author and the beautiful cover. I like that the story is a mixture of fables from two different cultures. I can easily imagine the Enchanted Forest and the other people that live there. I also like that there is a female hero who is not the wealthiest or the strongest, but is a hero nonetheless.

dragonet07 · Post by **dragonet07** » 29 Nov 2017, 17:19

I love when stories put new twists on folklore! I don't actually know much about Russian folklore, so that will be a learning experience for me. Thank you for the review.

ttcamp · Post by **ttcamp** » 29 Nov 2017, 17:24

This book could be for young adults, with an imagination of the bigger picture. I think this book is showing how you can meet someone from a different walk of life and become friends. Little Yaga didn't know Ashley and still wanted to help her. Little Yaga's judgment of Ashley was to help and not harm, even after ordered. Moral of the story: Dont let one dictate how you should others.

Seraphia Bunny Sparks · Post by **Seraphia Bunny Sparks** » 29 Nov 2017, 17:31

Thanks for the interesting review! This sounds like a really fun book! I absolutely love the idea of mixing Russian folklore with American fantasy.

Asunmo Cecilia · Post by **Asunmo Cecilia** » 29 Nov 2017, 17:35

it is nice viewing a review written in Russian folklore and American fantasy nice one.
adventure if little yaga is definitely a book to pass time

Spirit Wandering · Post by **Spirit Wandering** » 29 Nov 2017, 17:41

Having read the sample, I would agree that this would be for a younger audience. Loved the cover! Thanks for the review.

CaitlinGonya · Post by **CaitlinGonya** » 29 Nov 2017, 18:02

My oldest niece is struggling right now to fit in. She says she is losing friends due to that "preteen" stage. I think this sounds like a book that would make her feel better but also help in a way. Congrats to the author.

violet-trey19 · Post by **violet-trey19** » 29 Nov 2017, 18:21

Good review.Authors great work.Magical story about Little Yaga raised by her grandmother.It is a witty and funny story.It has lots of twist and turns.Blend of American and Russian literature.Story continue as fight between good and evil.Also Little Yaga journey to world from forest.Exciting and adventurous story.One character Ashley saved by Little Yaga from a cruel.Amazing American vantage of theme and mythology.Russian folklores.Also enjoy reading fantastical Forrester creatures,strange obstacles and the dangerous landscape.