The Shelterlings

I always forget how much I love Sarah Beth Durst's storytelling until I see a new release from her.  The Shelterings is one of those books that is filled with adventure, kindness, and friendship.  It is a thrilling read about misfit animals who are told they aren't good enough alone, but together th......more

A group of magical misfit animals learns to appreciate their seemingly useless powers—and themselves—when they work together to thwart a villain’s attempt to steal their magic. Holly, a grey squirrel, and her animal friends have accepted that they will never be wizards’ familiars. Though they are eac......more

I read this book out loud with my 9-year-old, and it was just perfect for that - a really gentle fantasy full of kindness and with a lovely message about learning to appreciate your own personal quirks rather than being ashamed of them.......more

The Shelterlings is my all time favorite book by Sarah Beth Durst, and she has written some amazing one. I like it even more than The Stone Girl's Story and Spark. The Shelterlings are misfit familiars that have been rejected by their wizards for having "useless" powers. The main character is a squi......more

With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early copy in return for an honest review. What a fun collection of magical misfit animals! I think books with animal main characters can be such a great way to start a discussion with students because the lessons learned feel less personal, and so ki......more