Language: G (1 swears, 0 ‘f'); Mature Content: G; Violence: PG (danger, peril, fighting)
BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS - OPTIONAL
APPEALS TO: SOME
Four 12yo kids travel from their kingdom of Nefaria to the cheerful kingdom of Joviala for a school trip. In Nefaria, they’re used to dealing with constant evil schemes, but Joviala is a land of happy, trusting people who rarely expect trouble. While there, the four meet Shmebecca, who is devastated to learn that a company plans to move her favorite mountain, Mount Saint Helenhunt, and replace it with an amusement park. She’s especially worried that relocating a volcanic mountain could lead to serious consequences. Determined to protect it, Shmebecca teams up with the Nefarian kids and enlists her friends Shmayden and Shmelix to help stop the project and save the mountain.
Will they be able to stop the plan and save Mount Saint Helenhunt in time?
The goofy names and quirky characters didn’t quite land for me—maybe it’s just been too long since I was in middle school. At times, the story felt wordy and dragged a bit. That said, it was still a fun adventure-heist with some meaningful lessons woven in. It explores how the line between good and evil can be complicated, highlights the importance of protecting natural resources, and emphasizes the value of friendship and forgiveness.
None of the characters were described.
Reviewer: A. Snow, Librarian
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