Sonny from Outer Space Review

Sonny from Outer Space (Sonny the Wonder Dog) (Volume 1)

By Pamela Foland

 

The first book in the Sonny the Wonder Dog series is Sonny from Outer Space. Coming to Amazon on June 21, 2018!! Aliens from the planet Dogstar send Zonny to Earth to scope out food and fuel supplies. While on Earth, Zonny takes the form of a Shih Tzu dog named Sonny. He is accepted into a young girl’s home. However, not being able to say anything but ‘woof’ is a challenge for him. Will his true plan and identity be revealed?

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MY REVIEW

Zork and Zonny had been watching Earth for a while. They were low on provisions and fuel. So Zonny volunteered to go to Earth disguised as one of the furry creatures that Earthlings were so enamored with. Upon arriving, Zonny was taken in by a little girl named Pamela, who assumed that his name was Sonny, by the tag on his collar. Even though he had been observing the Earthlings, Sonny was very surprised of some of their customs. But Sonny became a quick learner and soon discovers just how much he wants to stay.

This was a cute little bedtime story. It was just the right length and could easily hold the interest of a child. I loved the illustrations. They practically told the entire story. The story was upbeat, with a smidgen of humor mixed in. I love the way this author tells a story. She is very thorough and seems to put herself in the age bracket that she is writing for. That’s how spot on her writing is. It easily can hold a child’s interest, with plenty of opportunity for discussion throughout the story. I know her stories always put me in a cheerful mood.

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**The above opinions are 100% my own, whether I purchased the book or it was given to me to review.

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Megan's Munchkins Review

Megan's Munchkins (Megan's World) (Volume 1)

By Pamela Foland

Megan’s Munchkins is the first book in the middle grade fiction series Megan's World. Not everything hidden in the closet is scary, even if it’s furry and has sharp claws! Every teenager’s dream come true and every parent’s worst nightmare, Megan’s Munchkins is a short and sweet tale about a middle-school girl finding, quite by accident, the pet she had always wanted. Plus three more! It’s almost Spring break and adventurous thirteen-year-old Megan Thompson finds four tiny day-old kittens in the park and makes a decision on the spot that will turn her life upside-down. What does a young girl do who has been told by her parents over and over again that she may not have a pet? In Megan’s mind, there is no question. She must save these motherless newborns, even if it means keeping them a secret from her mom and dad. The next five weeks are an exhausting blur of vet visits, endless cycles of feeding schedules, household chores, homework and sneaking around, but Megan has never been happier in her whole life. The kittens grow quickly and begin to venture out into the world beyond the closet. Megan knows it is only a matter of time before she must tell her parents about her secret. Fate steps in and her secret is discovered. What will happen to her precious babies now?

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MY REVIEW

On her way home from school, thirteen year old Megan finds a box of four newborn kittens abandoned in the nearby park. Megan realizes that she can’t just leave the kittens to die. She knows her parents have allergies and will not let her keep the kittens, but she has to at least try. First though, Megan will have to show that she is mature enough to care for a pet. Knowing that will take time, Megan does not want to chance losing her kittens. So, she does the only thing she can think of, hiding them in her room until she can prove that they belong with her.

Poor little Megan was caught between a rock and a hard spot. I liked the way the author had Megan learning step by step all the things she needed to know about raising a live animal. I felt that she proved her maturity above and beyond what even an adult would know. Of course, the lying was a setback but I understood how she felt pushed to do it. This would be a great read for introducing children to pet ownership, and the things involved with taking care of one. I feel like this series can go far.

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Megan the Pet Whisperer Review

Megan the Pet Whisperer (Megan's World Book 3)

By Pamela Foland

Megan Thompson is delighted when Dr. Newton asks for her assistance caring for a rescued capuchin monkey, Monty. The rest of the vet staff is terrified of Monty; but from the first moment they met, he and Megan have a special bond. Three days at the clinic allows Megan to see the inner workings of a vet. Hearing about all the scared boarding animals, Megan wants to help them all. Unfortunately, the vet staff sees Megan as an annoying little kid not part of the team. How can Megan earn the staff's trust? Will she ever be allowed to handle any other pets besides Monty?

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MY REVIEW

Megan had found a litter of newborn kittens and took on the responsibility of raising them. In the meantime, she and her friend Jill started a pet sitting job for their neighbor. The earned money has helped Megan to care for her kittens. When the neighbor’s dog Max gets hurt while they are taking care of him, Megan takes him to the local pet clinic. While there, Megan befriends a monkey named Monty, who temporarily lives there and terrorizes the staff. When Dr. Newton sees how Megan is around the animals, he proposes that she pet sit for him. Megan enjoys being around the animals so much that she seriously starts thinking about a career in veterinary medicine.

I really liked this read. It was a feel good, upbeat story. The characters were respectful and .the animals adorable. I did recognized the underlying learning curve for kids. It never gave Megan’s exact age and I didn’t understand that, since I couldn’t tell if she was preteen or midteen. I liked how the story included how Megan approached the animals and treated them with respect and patience. This made for an interesting lesson for all youngsters to learn from and I believe they would enjoy reading it.

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