Island of Magical Creatures (She-Ra: Chapter Book #2)

She-Ra Chapter Book #2

by Tracey West

The iconic heroine She-Ra is back! An all-new original chapter book set in the world of She-Ra and the Princesses of Power on Netflix.
Her mission is to protect Etheria. But she can't do it alone. After the battle of Bright Moon, the Horde army has retreated. But Adora knows they'll soon be back. Now the Princess Council is searching for a way to make the Rebellion stronger. Then they discover a First Ones mural that shows an island full of animals with magical powers. Are these magical creatures real— and will they help the Rebellion? Adora and her friends set out on a quest to investigate. But they aren't the only ones on Etheria looking to strengthen their cause . . .

Fans of the Princess of Power will be thrilled with this original story set in the world of the She-Ra series from Dreamworks on Netflix! With illustrations throughout, and packed full of humor, magic, and friendship, these chapter books are the perfect way for a whole new generation of She-Ra fans to get to know the Princess of Power and her band of heroic friends!

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Middle Grade, Graphic Novels, Childrens, Novels, Audiobook

128 pages, Paperback

First published June 25, 2019

About the author

Tracey West is the New York Times bestselling author of Dragon Masters, a series in the Scholastic Branches line. She has written more than 400 books for kids, including the Pixie Tricks series and the Underdogs series with Kyla May.

Some readers also know Tracey for writing books based on animation such as Pokémon and LEGO Ninjago.

She currently lives in the western Catskills of New York with her husband, Bill; their adopted dogs; and a whole mess of chickens.

Reviews

[Anne (ReadEatGameRepeat) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read the first book earlier in the month and that book was basically just a book version of an episode. This wasn't really the case for this book, it was a wholly original story set sometime in either season 2 and 3 (I might be wrong on that, it doesn't really say). That being said it did really feel just like an actual episode of the series and I could see it fitting in somewhere in the series.

[Stella · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read it two times that's how much I liked it

[raduseenka · Rating 5 out of 5]

8

[fireheart · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is probably a very fun read for some of the younger She-Ra fans but didn't do much for me! Love the art before the chapters though.

[Melanie Gaum · Rating 2 out of 5]

Okay story about many of the main characters finding a hidden island of magical creatures. Cute idea, but given that the animals are never seen or mentioned in the show it made the ending really obvious.

Two issues: 1. Glimmer was called "Glitter" by Queen Angella and 2. At one point Perfuma said there were flowers she'd never seen before but then immediately identified one and knew it was dangerous.

[dot ♡ · Rating 3 out of 5]

"oh to bully a magical horse from a lesbian cartoon" - (shirouogaymi on tumblr)

[Ray]

I think the island of animals was a very cool plot line, but the whole Swift Wind and Adora miscommunication seemed a bit unnecessary, and Swift Wind pissed me off more than usual. I think these books definitely need to be edited better - a couple of the mistakes make it seem like the author didn’t even read it a second time. it was a fun read overall. don’t know why Tracey West described Catra and Adora as having a “sister-like bond” after that dance at Princess Prom but whatever

[M. Nión · Rating 2 out of 5]

Me encanta la serie de She-Ra de Netflix, pero creo que voy a dejar de leer las novelitas, porque no aportan gran cosas. Esta vendría a ser un episodio en el medio de la serie, creo que entre la segunda y la tercera temporada, si no me falla la memoria, pero un episodio de relleno y que no aporta demasiado.
Además, la trama en sí no ha captado en absoluto mi interés.

[Miranda · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun chapter for fans of the series.

[Charles · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great new story in the same vein as the show. My 8 year old loves it.

[Liz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love the Netflix series so I've decided to check out the Junior Fiction version of the show. Super cute.

[Ronnie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a lot of fun. Very cute.

[Aura Sweet · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fantastic book as well. Just like another episode of the show.

[Kandise · Rating 3 out of 5]

I mean... since I had it checked out. An original story rather than novelisation of an episode.

[Fay · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a cute little adventure that wasn't in the TV show. But I now wonder about if they ever went back to visit.

[fairy · Rating 5 out of 5]

so cute!! i just love shera books so much

[R · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one was a decent read, but it felt like nothing happened or was resolved at the end. It felt like an unnecessary chapter that didn't need to be included in any capacity.

[Leia Skywalker · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun book that feels like a lost episode of the show

[RumBelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am of two minds about not only about this new series, but about these books. I realize that it is being presented in a different way, for a new generation, and that is fine. I also will say that there are some wonderful ideas, and lessons, being imparted having to do with things like teamwork, friendship and solving problems. What bothers me is the attitude, and the way the characters interact with each other. The Swift Wind in this story had an ego the size of Etheria, which is not in keeping at all with the character I knew growing up. Many of the Princesses were either extremely childish, or very petulant. The whole tone of the book, in that regard, was very off putting.

What I did like about this particular installment in the series was the Island of Magical Creatures. The idea reminded me of a mix of Unicorn Island and Beast Island, but all the animals on it were so creatively and imaginateively drawn as characters. That was the most exciting part of the story for me. I liked how the animals had a society of their own, and would work together to live side by side and help each other. Treeleaf and Winda were my favorites. I hope we get to see more of them in the future.

A lot of what I loved about the original She-Ra was the attitude of the characters. They seemed, for the most part, to genuinely love and care about each other. They did whatever they could, whenever they had to, to help each other and support one another. Swift Wind and She-Ra's relationship especially was so full of love and friendship. The episode For Want of a Horse especially highlighted this, and when she freed him from the Horde Ship, their reunion was so touching. A lot of that feeling and emotion seems to be missing from this new series, and to me, that is a loss.

I do look forward to more installments, and I hope the tone improves somewhat.

[Elle · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,5

[Lilith ꕤ*.ﾟ♡ · Rating 3 out of 5]

➽ Rating: 3.0★ 🦄 ||
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