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Wonder Woman Adventures #1
Diana and the Island of No Return
Warrior. Princess.
Hero.
Diana's destiny is to be the world's greatest female super hero... if she can survive this action-packed adventure!
Young Princess Diana is fierce and whip-smart, and she loves her island home of Themyscira. Her deepest wish is to be able to train with the rest of the Amazons and protect her homeland--but she's told it's out of the question. This is the year Diana hopes to persuade her mother, Queen Hippolyta, to let her learn how to fight when the world's most powerful women gather on Themyscira for a festival to celebrate their different cultures.
But at the start of the festivities, an unexpected and forbidden visitor--a boy!--brings news of an untold danger that threatens Themyscira and all of its sacred neighboring lands. It's up to Diana and her best friend, Princess Sakina, to save them, even if it means tangling with a cunning demon who reveals that a terrifying force is out to capture Diana against her will.
In the first of three high-octane, breathtaking Wonder Woman Adventures, Diana finally gets the chance to prove her worth as a warrior and save not just her friends and family but their entire way of life. As long as she can make it out alive herself....
Young Princess Diana is fierce and whip-smart, and she loves her island home of Themyscira. Her deepest wish is to be able to train with the rest of the Amazons and protect her homeland--but she's told it's out of the question. This is the year Diana hopes to persuade her mother, Queen Hippolyta, to let her learn how to fight when the world's most powerful women gather on Themyscira for a festival to celebrate their different cultures.
But at the start of the festivities, an unexpected and forbidden visitor--a boy!--brings news of an untold danger that threatens Themyscira and all of its sacred neighboring lands. It's up to Diana and her best friend, Princess Sakina, to save them, even if it means tangling with a cunning demon who reveals that a terrifying force is out to capture Diana against her will.
In the first of three high-octane, breathtaking Wonder Woman Adventures, Diana finally gets the chance to prove her worth as a warrior and save not just her friends and family but their entire way of life. As long as she can make it out alive herself....
288 pages, Library Binding
First published July 14, 2020
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September 8, 2020
Thank you to Netgalley and Random House Books for Young Readers for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This book was so fun! Diana and the Island of No Return was a fast-paced, action-packed story that had me hooked in the short time it took to read it. I really enjoyed reading about Diana before she became Wonder Woman. Essentially, this book is about how Diana and her friends save the people of a neighboring island from a demon, who has come to capture her. With a bit of luck and a lot of wits and courage, the trio manages to save the day despite the odds.
This was really immersive and wonderful to read, and despite the book seeming almost repetitive at times, I loved the way Aisha Saeed portrayed young Diana, with her keen sense of justice and her do-what-must-be-done attitude. Her friendships with Sakina and Augustus only added to the story, as they faced the demon and the challenges that come with ensuring his defeat.
I truly delighted in reading this book, and I would definitely recommend it to others who enjoy reading either middle-grade adventure/fantasy books, or about strong female leads.
This book was so fun! Diana and the Island of No Return was a fast-paced, action-packed story that had me hooked in the short time it took to read it. I really enjoyed reading about Diana before she became Wonder Woman. Essentially, this book is about how Diana and her friends save the people of a neighboring island from a demon, who has come to capture her. With a bit of luck and a lot of wits and courage, the trio manages to save the day despite the odds.
This was really immersive and wonderful to read, and despite the book seeming almost repetitive at times, I loved the way Aisha Saeed portrayed young Diana, with her keen sense of justice and her do-what-must-be-done attitude. Her friendships with Sakina and Augustus only added to the story, as they faced the demon and the challenges that come with ensuring his defeat.
I truly delighted in reading this book, and I would definitely recommend it to others who enjoy reading either middle-grade adventure/fantasy books, or about strong female leads.
July 1, 2020
Hurray for Wonder Woman and her hero's heart. In this new title from Aisha Saeed, Diana and her friend Sakina travel by chariot to another island to save Themiscyra. Included in their rescue party is a boy named Augustus who is also trying to save his island of Saz from a demon. The demon wants Diana, but the three are determined to thwart his efforts to bring Diana to an unidentified "He." There are elements of the Hunger Games and Percy Jackson woven in adding interesting dimensions to this new young Diana title. My download also included a preview of the next title in the series --"Diana and the Underworld Odyssey." Looking forward to the next installment in The Wonder Woman Adventures!
Thank you to Random House and NetGalley for a DRC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to Random House and NetGalley for a DRC in exchange for an honest review.
July 20, 2020
Rating - 3.5 stars
'But nothing is impossible is it?' Diana thought. There was always hope if you knew where to look for it.
In recent years, I've been seeing more and more retellings of DC superhero stories in the form of new novels and graphic novels and THEY JUST MAKE ME SO DAMN HAPPY!!!
Daina and the Island of No Return is no different! This book is the first in a series of middle-grade novels that document the adventures of a young Diana before she leaves the island of Themyscira and becomes the Wonder Woman we all know and love! In this installment of her adventures, Diana is whisked off her island to a beautiful and strange land of chariot-makers that is plagued by the evil of a demon who wants to kidnap her for someone. She's got a bounty on her head and two countries to save and she doesn't even know who's after her. Lucky for her though, she's a badass twelve year old and she's got her best friend Sakina and Augustus, an unexpected ally, in her corner!
Now there's not much to spoil here because the story is pretty formulaic. Trio of badass and super smart kids. Demon trying to kill everyone. Traps to overcome on every step of the way. Heroic feats saving the day. You know the drill!
I really enjoyed reading this book! It was super fun and light, and it is always incredibly nice to just chill with a book about baby superheroes. My complaint with this novel is that everything was just a little too easy and convenient. The stakes were high, but they kids got to the solution too easily and it was just that. I'd have liked it if there had been more tension there, but other than that, I really have nothing too negative or critical to say!
There was a lot left untold towards the end of the novel though. I'd really like to know who the guy who wanted to kidnap Diana is and I'd also LOVE to see how Diana grows into her powers and all that! So I'm super excited for the upcoming novels in this series!
If you've loved Diana Prince your whole life like I have, you will love this strange and adorable adventure she goes on! It's just a really fun ride and you should pick it up if you're looking for a light sff middle-grade to lose yourself in over a weekend!
A huge thanks to PRH international and netgalley for the ARC! All opinions are my own!
'But nothing is impossible is it?' Diana thought. There was always hope if you knew where to look for it.
In recent years, I've been seeing more and more retellings of DC superhero stories in the form of new novels and graphic novels and THEY JUST MAKE ME SO DAMN HAPPY!!!
Daina and the Island of No Return is no different! This book is the first in a series of middle-grade novels that document the adventures of a young Diana before she leaves the island of Themyscira and becomes the Wonder Woman we all know and love! In this installment of her adventures, Diana is whisked off her island to a beautiful and strange land of chariot-makers that is plagued by the evil of a demon who wants to kidnap her for someone. She's got a bounty on her head and two countries to save and she doesn't even know who's after her. Lucky for her though, she's a badass twelve year old and she's got her best friend Sakina and Augustus, an unexpected ally, in her corner!
Now there's not much to spoil here because the story is pretty formulaic. Trio of badass and super smart kids. Demon trying to kill everyone. Traps to overcome on every step of the way. Heroic feats saving the day. You know the drill!
I really enjoyed reading this book! It was super fun and light, and it is always incredibly nice to just chill with a book about baby superheroes. My complaint with this novel is that everything was just a little too easy and convenient. The stakes were high, but they kids got to the solution too easily and it was just that. I'd have liked it if there had been more tension there, but other than that, I really have nothing too negative or critical to say!
There was a lot left untold towards the end of the novel though. I'd really like to know who the guy who wanted to kidnap Diana is and I'd also LOVE to see how Diana grows into her powers and all that! So I'm super excited for the upcoming novels in this series!
If you've loved Diana Prince your whole life like I have, you will love this strange and adorable adventure she goes on! It's just a really fun ride and you should pick it up if you're looking for a light sff middle-grade to lose yourself in over a weekend!
A huge thanks to PRH international and netgalley for the ARC! All opinions are my own!
April 14, 2021
First I would like to say that if I was rating the cover art I would give it a 5/5. I love the colors, the art style, everything.
The characters are well done, with noticeable development. I especially enjoyed Sakina’s character. Plus bonus points for having a cat, although I definitely would not have complained if the cat was in it a bit more.
It had a pretty good plot, although I didn’t exactly think the plot twists were great, but then again I don’t often think plot twists are great. Not because I don’t like plot twists, I love plot twists, but because they are typically not a shock to me. This one had more minor plot twists, and then one bigger one, which I guessed early on.
This was a pretty quick read that was written well. I would recommend it for Wonder Woman fans, or just those who like a good fantasy adventure novel.
The characters are well done, with noticeable development. I especially enjoyed Sakina’s character. Plus bonus points for having a cat, although I definitely would not have complained if the cat was in it a bit more.
It had a pretty good plot, although I didn’t exactly think the plot twists were great, but then again I don’t often think plot twists are great. Not because I don’t like plot twists, I love plot twists, but because they are typically not a shock to me. This one had more minor plot twists, and then one bigger one, which I guessed early on.
This was a pretty quick read that was written well. I would recommend it for Wonder Woman fans, or just those who like a good fantasy adventure novel.
July 31, 2020
Diana and the Island of No Return by Aisha Saeed was a fun, exciting and high-stakes new look into the life of Wonder Woman, this time seeing her as a twelve year old girl hoping to prove herself.
Her mother Hippolyta won’t let her train yet, but Diana is determined to prove herself so she can play her part in keeping her home, Theymiscara, safe, and in this book she will have to do so much more than she anticipates to save her people, her home and her way of life- if she can survive long enough…
If you’re new to Wonder Woman, this is perfect place to start, and if you’re already a fan, this is a nostalgic and childish look at Diana’s younger years that is so enjoyable to read. Any fans of middle grade will love this book - combining the Greek mythology and high-octane storytelling that so many people love in Percy Jackson with a fierce and loveable young heroine coming into her powers, it’s sure to be a hit with readers of all ages.
I love the Diana in this! Though I know her better as a young woman or adult, her distinctive bravery and personality still shone through in her younger self, and I could really recognise the person who would become one of my favourite superheroes! Diana is fiercely loyal to her friends and family, doing whatever it takes to save them, and her compassion stretches to anyone in need. Though she is only just coming into her own in this book, she is already so smart, strong and fierce, defying the odds to save herself and her friends time and time again.
I absolutely love the secondary characters, Sakina and Augustus. They’re both so intelligent in their own ways and I liked them straight away. Along with Diana they make a formidable, if young, team and I hope to see more from this trio in the future!
Diana and the Island of No Return was written so well - it was fun and light with the usual style of middle grade, which I loved. It was full of Diana’s personality and wit. It was simple and fluid, perfect for younger readers but also a nice change of pace for older ones.
The story is fast paced, wonderful and so exciting to read! It’s a little formulaic in it’s structure, but in a way that is deeply enjoyable and kind of comforting. The stakes were high but Diana and team fought back hard, determined to defeat evil! I was entertained the whole way through this book, reading it quickly in two sittings, though I do have some questions that I really hope the second book will answer!
Overall this was unique and adventurous story about friendship and bravery, with an exciting and compulsively readable plot, that I would seriously recommend!
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'But nothing is impossible is it?' Diana thought. There was always hope if you knew where to look for it. if you like the Greek mythology & storytelling of Percy Jackson, you will LOVE Diana and the Island of No Return! it's a perfect introduction to Wonder Woman, or a more childish approach for those who are already fans! it's so much fun for readers of any age and easily one of my fave middle grades :)
full review to come :)
Her mother Hippolyta won’t let her train yet, but Diana is determined to prove herself so she can play her part in keeping her home, Theymiscara, safe, and in this book she will have to do so much more than she anticipates to save her people, her home and her way of life- if she can survive long enough…
If you’re new to Wonder Woman, this is perfect place to start, and if you’re already a fan, this is a nostalgic and childish look at Diana’s younger years that is so enjoyable to read. Any fans of middle grade will love this book - combining the Greek mythology and high-octane storytelling that so many people love in Percy Jackson with a fierce and loveable young heroine coming into her powers, it’s sure to be a hit with readers of all ages.
I love the Diana in this! Though I know her better as a young woman or adult, her distinctive bravery and personality still shone through in her younger self, and I could really recognise the person who would become one of my favourite superheroes! Diana is fiercely loyal to her friends and family, doing whatever it takes to save them, and her compassion stretches to anyone in need. Though she is only just coming into her own in this book, she is already so smart, strong and fierce, defying the odds to save herself and her friends time and time again.
I absolutely love the secondary characters, Sakina and Augustus. They’re both so intelligent in their own ways and I liked them straight away. Along with Diana they make a formidable, if young, team and I hope to see more from this trio in the future!
Diana and the Island of No Return was written so well - it was fun and light with the usual style of middle grade, which I loved. It was full of Diana’s personality and wit. It was simple and fluid, perfect for younger readers but also a nice change of pace for older ones.
The story is fast paced, wonderful and so exciting to read! It’s a little formulaic in it’s structure, but in a way that is deeply enjoyable and kind of comforting. The stakes were high but Diana and team fought back hard, determined to defeat evil! I was entertained the whole way through this book, reading it quickly in two sittings, though I do have some questions that I really hope the second book will answer!
Overall this was unique and adventurous story about friendship and bravery, with an exciting and compulsively readable plot, that I would seriously recommend!
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'But nothing is impossible is it?' Diana thought. There was always hope if you knew where to look for it. if you like the Greek mythology & storytelling of Percy Jackson, you will LOVE Diana and the Island of No Return! it's a perfect introduction to Wonder Woman, or a more childish approach for those who are already fans! it's so much fun for readers of any age and easily one of my fave middle grades :)
full review to come :)
July 12, 2020
I received a copy of Diana and the Island of No Return from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This was such a fun book, seriously I loved it! I ave never read a kid's book about some of my favorite superheroes but now I definitely want to check out more now.
I loved the whole story and seeing such a different take on one of my favorite superheroes was just a blast to read and I really wish they had books like this when I was a kid! The plot is fun and easy to follow and I really think just about anyone can pick this up and enjoy it,
This was such a fun book, seriously I loved it! I ave never read a kid's book about some of my favorite superheroes but now I definitely want to check out more now.
I loved the whole story and seeing such a different take on one of my favorite superheroes was just a blast to read and I really wish they had books like this when I was a kid! The plot is fun and easy to follow and I really think just about anyone can pick this up and enjoy it,
July 20, 2020
Not my type
August 27, 2020
Yet another book I wish had existed when I was younger. It's a great story of adventure and friendship that'll have readers jumping into the story and looking forward to find out what comes next.
July 14, 2020
Actual Rating - 3.5 Stars
A huge thanks to @prhinternational and Netgalley for an eARC of this book.
This is the first book of a series (I thought it was a standalone until I saw the book 2 sneak peek at the end!) with young Diana being the awesome warrior hero she is!
It was a fast fun read that I read in one sitting, with LOTS of action throughout the book! The main characters are Diana, her best friend Sakina and a mysterious boy, Augustus. While they all had their moments, I wish I could have known more about them so I could feel connected.
Diana is brave and kind and really quite awesome but I wanted to know more about her life than these adjectives and I also wanted more answers about Diana from Hippolyta. I'll definitely be picking up the sequel to get those answers!
I liked the friendship between Diana and Sakina. Even when one messes up, the other doesn't dramatically get super mad at them like I've seen in a lot of books. Instead they talk it out and try to understand each other. YAY for such healthy friendships.
Augustus is a sweet bean and I hope we have more of him in the sequel too! Would like to see more of our potion making, chariot building boy!
The plot started very soon and kept me entertained! While I very much enjoyed the fast paced plot, I wish we had more answers to some of the plot based questions. I believe there will be answers in the sequel, but within this book they felt like deus ex machina without the explanations.
The writing is simple and fluid and I'd definitely recommend it for younger readers. They'd have so much fun and the language is easy to understand and beautiful.
A huge thanks to @prhinternational and Netgalley for an eARC of this book.
This is the first book of a series (I thought it was a standalone until I saw the book 2 sneak peek at the end!) with young Diana being the awesome warrior hero she is!
It was a fast fun read that I read in one sitting, with LOTS of action throughout the book! The main characters are Diana, her best friend Sakina and a mysterious boy, Augustus. While they all had their moments, I wish I could have known more about them so I could feel connected.
Diana is brave and kind and really quite awesome but I wanted to know more about her life than these adjectives and I also wanted more answers about Diana from Hippolyta. I'll definitely be picking up the sequel to get those answers!
I liked the friendship between Diana and Sakina. Even when one messes up, the other doesn't dramatically get super mad at them like I've seen in a lot of books. Instead they talk it out and try to understand each other. YAY for such healthy friendships.
Augustus is a sweet bean and I hope we have more of him in the sequel too! Would like to see more of our potion making, chariot building boy!
The plot started very soon and kept me entertained! While I very much enjoyed the fast paced plot, I wish we had more answers to some of the plot based questions. I believe there will be answers in the sequel, but within this book they felt like deus ex machina without the explanations.
The writing is simple and fluid and I'd definitely recommend it for younger readers. They'd have so much fun and the language is easy to understand and beautiful.
January 5, 2021
Format: Hardcover
Source: FCPL
- I think it was fun to get a glimpse of what Diana would have been like as a child. It seems strange to see her wondering if she is allowed to touch the lasso that would have been hers or train.
- I like that different abilities are highlighted for different readers. While Diana is obviously physical, her friend uses her mind more and they are equally important.
- The groundwork for Diana's character is laid out here. She willingly goes into danger to help everyone, including strangers and refuses to hurt anyone even when they are trying to hurt her.
- The book was a little hard to get into to start with, and it doesn't make sense that Diana didn't just go to her mother to begin with.
July 14, 2020
Very refreshing story. It is also fast paced, which leaves no room for non-sense fillers. Action-packed and full of adventure. I enjoyed it so much, it didn't feel like a children's book because 12 year old Diana is as fierce as the adult Diana in other stories (books and movies).
One of my favorite idea is the combination of Sakina and Diana, one is strategist - mental warrior and the other one is the physical warrior. Their friendship was tested as well, not just because of the trick the boy did but also because they were growing up into adolescence, and they also barely see each other. It was a great picture of a typical best of friends relationship, and they proved that their friendship could surpass challenges.
Another highlight of the book is the concept of bravery which is something we should read about and learn of as young as we can.
For a children's book, I absolutely enjoyed and love this one.
One of my favorite idea is the combination of Sakina and Diana, one is strategist - mental warrior and the other one is the physical warrior. Their friendship was tested as well, not just because of the trick the boy did but also because they were growing up into adolescence, and they also barely see each other. It was a great picture of a typical best of friends relationship, and they proved that their friendship could surpass challenges.
Another highlight of the book is the concept of bravery which is something we should read about and learn of as young as we can.
For a children's book, I absolutely enjoyed and love this one.
February 19, 2021
This was cute! I liked the worldbuilding and the characters felt familiar, even in a new story.
May 13, 2020
I received a free copy of this book through Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.
I will literally devour anything with Diana's name on it, because I adore Wonder Woman, and I've loved getting to see younger versions of her in Wonder Woman: Warbringer and Diana: Princess of the Amazons, and this one was just as amazing and adorable. Aisha Saeed did a really great job of capturing a young teenage Diana and her love for her people and her dedication to becoming a warrior and helping people.
I really liked the festival taking place on Themyscira and how women from around the world were coming together to share both scholarly knowledge and battle skills. I adored Diana's friendship with Sakina. And Augustus was just a sweetheart who I hope we get to see in the next book.
Though a little slow at times, and maybe a bit repetitive, this was a good setup for the rest of the series and Diana, Sakina, and Augustus made grand, if unlikely, heroes. I loved how these three kids saved the day and both their peoples. Sakina's ability to speak to animals, Augustus' potionmaking, and Diana's leadership really brought these three together and allowed them to excel in their mission.
I definitely recommend this one for any fans of Wonder Woman, and anyone who loves a good middle grade story about heroism and friendship.
I will literally devour anything with Diana's name on it, because I adore Wonder Woman, and I've loved getting to see younger versions of her in Wonder Woman: Warbringer and Diana: Princess of the Amazons, and this one was just as amazing and adorable. Aisha Saeed did a really great job of capturing a young teenage Diana and her love for her people and her dedication to becoming a warrior and helping people.
I really liked the festival taking place on Themyscira and how women from around the world were coming together to share both scholarly knowledge and battle skills. I adored Diana's friendship with Sakina. And Augustus was just a sweetheart who I hope we get to see in the next book.
Though a little slow at times, and maybe a bit repetitive, this was a good setup for the rest of the series and Diana, Sakina, and Augustus made grand, if unlikely, heroes. I loved how these three kids saved the day and both their peoples. Sakina's ability to speak to animals, Augustus' potionmaking, and Diana's leadership really brought these three together and allowed them to excel in their mission.
I definitely recommend this one for any fans of Wonder Woman, and anyone who loves a good middle grade story about heroism and friendship.
August 3, 2020
Are you a Wonder Woman fan? I just finished listening to an exciting adventure featuring young Princess Diana. When her island and another are threatened by a terrible demon, Diana and two friends use their brains, creativity, courage, and bravery (as well as their fighting skills) to take the demon on!
July 20, 2020
Rating- 3.5 stars
'But nothing is impossible is it?' Diana thought. There was always hope if you knew where to look for it.
In recent years, I've been seeing more and more retellings of DC superhero stories in the form of new novels and graphic novels and THEY JUST MAKE ME SO DAMN HAPPY!!!
Daina and the Island of No Return is no different! This book is the first in a series of middle-grade novels that document the adventures of a young Diana before she leaves the island of Themyscira and becomes the Wonder Woman we all know and love! In this installment of her adventures, Diana is whisked off her island to a beautiful and strange land of chariot-makers that is plagued by the evil of a demon who wants to kidnap her for someone. She's got a bounty on her head and two countries to save and she doesn't even know who's after her. Lucky for her though, she's a badass twelve year old and she's got her best friend Sakina and Augustus, an unexpected ally, in her corner!
Now there's not much to spoil here because the story is pretty formulaic. Trio of badass and super smart kids. Demon trying to kill everyone. Traps to overcome on every step of the way. Heroic feats saving the day. You know the drill!
I really enjoyed reading this book! It was super fun and light, and it is always incredibly nice to just chill with a book about baby superheroes. My complaint with this novel is that everything was just a little too easy and convenient. The stakes were high, but they kids got to the solution too easily and it was just that. I'd have liked it if there had been more tension there, but other than that, I really have nothing too negative or critical to say!
There was a lot left untold towards the end of the novel though. I'd really like to know who the guy who wanted to kidnap Diana is and I'd also LOVE to see how Diana grows into her powers and all that! So I'm super excited for the upcoming novels in this series!
If you've loved Diana Prince your whole life like I have, you will love this strange and adorable adventure she goes on! It's just a really fun ride and you should pick it up if you're looking for a light sff middle-grade to lose yourself in over a weekend!
A huge thanks to PRH international and netgalley for the ARC! All opinions are my own!
'But nothing is impossible is it?' Diana thought. There was always hope if you knew where to look for it.
In recent years, I've been seeing more and more retellings of DC superhero stories in the form of new novels and graphic novels and THEY JUST MAKE ME SO DAMN HAPPY!!!
Daina and the Island of No Return is no different! This book is the first in a series of middle-grade novels that document the adventures of a young Diana before she leaves the island of Themyscira and becomes the Wonder Woman we all know and love! In this installment of her adventures, Diana is whisked off her island to a beautiful and strange land of chariot-makers that is plagued by the evil of a demon who wants to kidnap her for someone. She's got a bounty on her head and two countries to save and she doesn't even know who's after her. Lucky for her though, she's a badass twelve year old and she's got her best friend Sakina and Augustus, an unexpected ally, in her corner!
Now there's not much to spoil here because the story is pretty formulaic. Trio of badass and super smart kids. Demon trying to kill everyone. Traps to overcome on every step of the way. Heroic feats saving the day. You know the drill!
I really enjoyed reading this book! It was super fun and light, and it is always incredibly nice to just chill with a book about baby superheroes. My complaint with this novel is that everything was just a little too easy and convenient. The stakes were high, but they kids got to the solution too easily and it was just that. I'd have liked it if there had been more tension there, but other than that, I really have nothing too negative or critical to say!
There was a lot left untold towards the end of the novel though. I'd really like to know who the guy who wanted to kidnap Diana is and I'd also LOVE to see how Diana grows into her powers and all that! So I'm super excited for the upcoming novels in this series!
If you've loved Diana Prince your whole life like I have, you will love this strange and adorable adventure she goes on! It's just a really fun ride and you should pick it up if you're looking for a light sff middle-grade to lose yourself in over a weekend!
A huge thanks to PRH international and netgalley for the ARC! All opinions are my own!
August 15, 2020
AHHHHHHHH IS THIS WHAT PEOPLE FEEL WHEN THEY SEE THEMSELVES IN A BOOK??!! I’m not going to lie, I only picked this up because I heard there was a character named Sakina and I’ve never ever seen a book with a character that has the same name as me. And omg I swear the author has been spying on me because Sakina is an actual copy of me. She has brown eyes, she’s a part of the Scholars (aka they own the largest collection of books), she loves cats and has a pet cat named Aria, and she also loves cake. I mean,,,, this book was everything.
Besides Sakina, I actually really enjoyed the overall story. My only complaint was I wish it took place over the course of a few days instead of 12 hours. A lot happens during that time and at the end I was kind of shocked when Diana points out it’s been only 12 hours.
Diana and Sakina’s friendship was super cute. I love how they work together and lift each other up. I also really enjoyed Augustus’s character. Honestly anyone who brews potions will become a quick favourite for me lol
The book does leave you with a lot of questions, and it sort of ends on a small cliffhanger. I’m excited to see what happens next. This book was reminiscent of PJO in many ways, and I wish I had a book like this when I was little.
(Also, lets support this book instead of the Wonder Woman movies featuring that Zionist actress 🙃)
Besides Sakina, I actually really enjoyed the overall story. My only complaint was I wish it took place over the course of a few days instead of 12 hours. A lot happens during that time and at the end I was kind of shocked when Diana points out it’s been only 12 hours.
Diana and Sakina’s friendship was super cute. I love how they work together and lift each other up. I also really enjoyed Augustus’s character. Honestly anyone who brews potions will become a quick favourite for me lol
The book does leave you with a lot of questions, and it sort of ends on a small cliffhanger. I’m excited to see what happens next. This book was reminiscent of PJO in many ways, and I wish I had a book like this when I was little.
(Also, lets support this book instead of the Wonder Woman movies featuring that Zionist actress 🙃)
July 14, 2020
Very refreshing story. It is also fast paced, which leaves no room for non-sense fillers. Action-packed and full of adventure. I enjoyed it so much, it didn't feel like a children's book because 12 year old Diana is as fierce as the adult Diana in other stories (books and movies).
One of my favorite idea is the combination of Sakina and Diana, one is strategist - mental warrior and the other one is the physical warrior. Their friendship was tested as well, not just because of the trick the boy did but also because they were growing up into adolescence, and they also barely see each other. It was a great picture of a typical best of friends relationship, and they proved that their friendship could surpass challenges.
Another highlight of the book is the concept of bravery which is something we should read about and learn of as young as we can.
For a children's book, I absolutely enjoyed and love this one.
One of my favorite idea is the combination of Sakina and Diana, one is strategist - mental warrior and the other one is the physical warrior. Their friendship was tested as well, not just because of the trick the boy did but also because they were growing up into adolescence, and they also barely see each other. It was a great picture of a typical best of friends relationship, and they proved that their friendship could surpass challenges.
Another highlight of the book is the concept of bravery which is something we should read about and learn of as young as we can.
For a children's book, I absolutely enjoyed and love this one.
July 5, 2022
I am a huge fan of Aisha Saeed and I will read everything that this author puts out into the world. This is a middle grade novel, but I enjoyed it, it was fun and served as a nice piece of escapism. The story follows Diana, before she becomes Wonder Woman. We get a glimpse of her childhood and what she was like, what life was like for her. I loved the character and thought her friend, Sakina, served as a wonderful contrast to Diana. While Diana is all action, Sakina is the strategist, the voice of reason if you will. This is the first in the series and I am looking forward to reading the next instalment.
June 3, 2020
Thank you NetGalley and Aisha Saeed for the eARC of Diana and the Island of No Return.
This is a wonderful book, it was fun to read about a young Diana and seeing how she wanted to train and be a warrior like her mother and all the other women on the Island. Her friendship with Sakina was important in the story and included background on their time together. The introduction of Augustus from the island of Saz and the ensuing adventure was a blast! It was an enjoyable read all around and I was thrilled to find out at the end that this book will be a series! I will be reading the next one when it arrives. I will post my review on Netgalley, Goodreads, Amazon and Google play.
This is a wonderful book, it was fun to read about a young Diana and seeing how she wanted to train and be a warrior like her mother and all the other women on the Island. Her friendship with Sakina was important in the story and included background on their time together. The introduction of Augustus from the island of Saz and the ensuing adventure was a blast! It was an enjoyable read all around and I was thrilled to find out at the end that this book will be a series! I will be reading the next one when it arrives. I will post my review on Netgalley, Goodreads, Amazon and Google play.
July 27, 2020
Thank you NetGalley, Aisha Saeed, and Random House Children for allowing me to read this book.
What if I told you that the world was in danger, and it was up to a master potions maker, a scholar, and a warrior to save it? How about if I told you that those three were just kids? That is what happens in Diana and the Island of No Return.
This book is a fun Mid-grade story that follows Wonder Woman herself, well, more like Wonder Girl, as Diana is still a kid. She and her friend Sakina find a mysterious boy hiding on the island. He pleads for their help and they agree. This follows the three kids and their adventures in learning to trust each other and themselves and saving the lives of those they love in the process.
I was pleasantly surprised by this book. It was a fun, fast paced adventure that I think kids and adults alike would enjoy. We all know who Wonder Woman is, but this story gives us a glimpse of what she was like before she donned the boots and lasso. It was a story of trust, friendship, and finding your inner strength.
This book was definitely action packed and so there was never a lull in the story. The one thing that I did notice was a times the author was a bit redundant. The same information that I had just read, would be said again a few sentences later. This could be to remind the intended audience, of 8-12 year olds what was going on.
All in all, I really enjoyed this story and I can't wait to follow Diana in her next adventure.
#NetGalley #DianaandtheIslandofNoReturn
What if I told you that the world was in danger, and it was up to a master potions maker, a scholar, and a warrior to save it? How about if I told you that those three were just kids? That is what happens in Diana and the Island of No Return.
This book is a fun Mid-grade story that follows Wonder Woman herself, well, more like Wonder Girl, as Diana is still a kid. She and her friend Sakina find a mysterious boy hiding on the island. He pleads for their help and they agree. This follows the three kids and their adventures in learning to trust each other and themselves and saving the lives of those they love in the process.
I was pleasantly surprised by this book. It was a fun, fast paced adventure that I think kids and adults alike would enjoy. We all know who Wonder Woman is, but this story gives us a glimpse of what she was like before she donned the boots and lasso. It was a story of trust, friendship, and finding your inner strength.
This book was definitely action packed and so there was never a lull in the story. The one thing that I did notice was a times the author was a bit redundant. The same information that I had just read, would be said again a few sentences later. This could be to remind the intended audience, of 8-12 year olds what was going on.
All in all, I really enjoyed this story and I can't wait to follow Diana in her next adventure.
#NetGalley #DianaandtheIslandofNoReturn
July 13, 2020
3.5 stars.
This book moved really fast and I flew through it. This was a book heavily focused on the plot so there was definitely a lot of action. I personally would have liked to gotten to know Diana a little better because I don't think I connected to her enough.
This was a fun and enjoyable read and I would recommend it for anyone interested in an adventurous middle grade!
This book moved really fast and I flew through it. This was a book heavily focused on the plot so there was definitely a lot of action. I personally would have liked to gotten to know Diana a little better because I don't think I connected to her enough.
This was a fun and enjoyable read and I would recommend it for anyone interested in an adventurous middle grade!
December 3, 2020
This action-packed story starts a new trilogy about a young Princess Diana who will one day become Wonder Woman. Let it tide you over until the new movie!
August 18, 2023
I had a good time with this one. Even though Diana is young, the Wonder Womanness still comes through. A fun adventures with strong characters. They managed to push through every obstacle with ease, but still a good read.
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September 5, 2020
I loved this book so much! It’s a beautiful story about friendship and working as a team and supporting each other.
I love all of Aisha’s books and I was so excited for her Wonder Woman series and then I heard about how one of a main characters is a young Muslim girl who is also a princess and I squealed so loud! Kid me would have been so happy to see a Muslim princess in a book as the main character!
I really loved this book and the friendship between Diana and Sakina was so beautiful. Even though they don’t get to spend a lot of time together I loved that they sent letters to each other throughout the year to keep their friendship strong. They look out for each other and listen to each other and if they hurt the other person they apologise and try to make up for it and it was so heart warming to see.
"Being scared doesn’t make you less brave. I think in some ways, it makes you even more brave."
They are both driven and have goals and dreams and while they are both very different they supported each other which and pushed the other up. Throughout the story we see that they have different strengths and weaknesses and they both take lead where they need to and take a step back where they need to. Honestly adults could learn a lot from these two kids. I could talk so much about their beautiful friendship and I hope we get to see more of that in the next book!
The story also introduces a young boy who has to make a difficult decision but ultimately makes thee right choice and is able to make the best of the situation he is put in. It was great to see how well all three of them were able to work together despite the circumstances in which they met. He is also a great character where what he wants to do and what his dad expects of him is very different and he has to navigate that during the story too. I really liked how Aisha included all these themes into the story in a way that young kids can understand and relate to. While they are heavy themes at times it never feels too heavy for a middle grade book. Aisha balanced it really well.
The story itself is a sort of quest where they have to find specific things to defeat the demon that has taken a whole island hostage while also trying to figure out why he wants Diana in the first place. It’s fun and adventurous and has some great moments where I was literally cheering for the girls and I am so looking forward to the next book!
While they are able to complete the quest and save the island there is still lots of mystery and intrigue of a larger arc where we are still left with questions and I absolutely need the next book to know what will happen next! This is a story that kids will definitely enjoy especially if they love superheroes and even adults can enjoy this book!
I love all of Aisha’s books and I was so excited for her Wonder Woman series and then I heard about how one of a main characters is a young Muslim girl who is also a princess and I squealed so loud! Kid me would have been so happy to see a Muslim princess in a book as the main character!
I really loved this book and the friendship between Diana and Sakina was so beautiful. Even though they don’t get to spend a lot of time together I loved that they sent letters to each other throughout the year to keep their friendship strong. They look out for each other and listen to each other and if they hurt the other person they apologise and try to make up for it and it was so heart warming to see.
"Being scared doesn’t make you less brave. I think in some ways, it makes you even more brave."
They are both driven and have goals and dreams and while they are both very different they supported each other which and pushed the other up. Throughout the story we see that they have different strengths and weaknesses and they both take lead where they need to and take a step back where they need to. Honestly adults could learn a lot from these two kids. I could talk so much about their beautiful friendship and I hope we get to see more of that in the next book!
The story also introduces a young boy who has to make a difficult decision but ultimately makes thee right choice and is able to make the best of the situation he is put in. It was great to see how well all three of them were able to work together despite the circumstances in which they met. He is also a great character where what he wants to do and what his dad expects of him is very different and he has to navigate that during the story too. I really liked how Aisha included all these themes into the story in a way that young kids can understand and relate to. While they are heavy themes at times it never feels too heavy for a middle grade book. Aisha balanced it really well.
The story itself is a sort of quest where they have to find specific things to defeat the demon that has taken a whole island hostage while also trying to figure out why he wants Diana in the first place. It’s fun and adventurous and has some great moments where I was literally cheering for the girls and I am so looking forward to the next book!
While they are able to complete the quest and save the island there is still lots of mystery and intrigue of a larger arc where we are still left with questions and I absolutely need the next book to know what will happen next! This is a story that kids will definitely enjoy especially if they love superheroes and even adults can enjoy this book!
August 9, 2020
Such a delightful children's [Middle Grade, on the earlier side of it] book! My daughter is so excited to start this together with me now that I've read through it so quickly.
Saeed gives us a young Diana who is learning about herself and is keen to become a warrior. The best part is that this is all part of the Wonder Woman we know and love and Saeed keeps true to her and introduces her to a younger generation in novel form.
Well-paced, fun and lighthearted enough, but still with this stronger message of being Diana being a person of justice and wanting to help others.
Thanks to Random House for an eARC of this in exchange for my honest opinion. @PRHGlobal @prhinternational
Saeed gives us a young Diana who is learning about herself and is keen to become a warrior. The best part is that this is all part of the Wonder Woman we know and love and Saeed keeps true to her and introduces her to a younger generation in novel form.
Well-paced, fun and lighthearted enough, but still with this stronger message of being Diana being a person of justice and wanting to help others.
Thanks to Random House for an eARC of this in exchange for my honest opinion. @PRHGlobal @prhinternational
May 16, 2025
I’m not sure how I feel about prose comic book characters. I’ve read a few but with mixed results. It’s not something I seek out.
But I figured I’d give this a try.
A 12 year old Diana is waiting for her best friend to arrive for an annual festival where once a year, women from outside the island are invited to sell wares, discussions with leaders, etc.
Two Amazons have to volunteer to keep guarding the gates to the Underworld while the fair goes on.
Queen Hippolyta is still sticking to that clay story.
Diana is upset that her mother will not let her train as an Amazon warrior.
All the guests arrive for the festival and set up tents to show their wares.
Sakina, Diane’s best friend and Diana stay together in Diana’s room. Sakina has brought her pet cat, Arya and asks where Diana’s pet wolf Binti is. They’ve also brought books to trade with each other.
While in the woods looking for Binti, Diana hears sounds coming from the docks and sees that there is a boy on the ladder on the side of a ship. She’s apparently a stowaway and the servant of Sakina’s mother. He begs Diana not to tell because Sakina’s mother will be extremely cruel to him if she does.
”Careful!” Diana quickly called out. “There’s a herd of megaladon sharks that likes to hang out near the docks. They can jump pretty high when they’re hungry.”
Diana can’t decide if she should believe the boy when he says her friends mother is cruel to him. Sakina is kind and would never stand for any injustice - if she saw it. If only she know of someway to find out the truth!
So Diana steels the Lasso of Truth but when she gets back to the palace she finds everyone is asleep!
Diana goes back to the boy - Augustus - to see if this hasn’t all been a setup. Turns out it was.
Around page 76 this book gets going into high gear and gets really interesting. I was iffy about it until now, but it’s working as a mystery and now that the whole island is in peril a definite adventure!
”This is an island of warrior women who never back away from the face of evil. And you’ve put them all to sleep!”
Thus the three of them - Diana, Sakina and Augustus - go to the Island of No Return. Covered with giant spiders and traps.
”How did these people believe the demon’s lies, ignoring what they were witnessing with their own eyes?”
I’ve wondered that myself recently…
”Sooner or later, I will win.”
“Try harder, then,” Diana said through gritted teeth. His arrogance made her blood boil.
There is also a immaterial demon that can mind control the entire village of people - including Augustus’s father.
This was an enjoyable novel. There were some questions left unanswered but this is expected in what is obviously a series. Who’s the mastermind behind it all? What is trying to break out of the underworld the Amazons are guarding.
Being that the next book is called “Diana and the Underworld Odyssey” I don’t think you’ll have to wait long for it.
I’m giving this novel 3 stars. It was pleasant enough but I probably won’t continue the series.
I did like the way the author expanded the knowledge of Paradise Island. There are other islands! Doing other things for the gods! That was very cool and very logically done.
I’d recommend it for Wonder Woman fans.
But I figured I’d give this a try.
A 12 year old Diana is waiting for her best friend to arrive for an annual festival where once a year, women from outside the island are invited to sell wares, discussions with leaders, etc.
Two Amazons have to volunteer to keep guarding the gates to the Underworld while the fair goes on.
Queen Hippolyta is still sticking to that clay story.
Diana is upset that her mother will not let her train as an Amazon warrior.
All the guests arrive for the festival and set up tents to show their wares.
Sakina, Diane’s best friend and Diana stay together in Diana’s room. Sakina has brought her pet cat, Arya and asks where Diana’s pet wolf Binti is. They’ve also brought books to trade with each other.
While in the woods looking for Binti, Diana hears sounds coming from the docks and sees that there is a boy on the ladder on the side of a ship. She’s apparently a stowaway and the servant of Sakina’s mother. He begs Diana not to tell because Sakina’s mother will be extremely cruel to him if she does.
”Careful!” Diana quickly called out. “There’s a herd of megaladon sharks that likes to hang out near the docks. They can jump pretty high when they’re hungry.”
Diana can’t decide if she should believe the boy when he says her friends mother is cruel to him. Sakina is kind and would never stand for any injustice - if she saw it. If only she know of someway to find out the truth!
So Diana steels the Lasso of Truth but when she gets back to the palace she finds everyone is asleep!
Diana goes back to the boy - Augustus - to see if this hasn’t all been a setup. Turns out it was.
Around page 76 this book gets going into high gear and gets really interesting. I was iffy about it until now, but it’s working as a mystery and now that the whole island is in peril a definite adventure!
”This is an island of warrior women who never back away from the face of evil. And you’ve put them all to sleep!”
Thus the three of them - Diana, Sakina and Augustus - go to the Island of No Return. Covered with giant spiders and traps.
”How did these people believe the demon’s lies, ignoring what they were witnessing with their own eyes?”
I’ve wondered that myself recently…
”Sooner or later, I will win.”
“Try harder, then,” Diana said through gritted teeth. His arrogance made her blood boil.
There is also a immaterial demon that can mind control the entire village of people - including Augustus’s father.
This was an enjoyable novel. There were some questions left unanswered but this is expected in what is obviously a series. Who’s the mastermind behind it all? What is trying to break out of the underworld the Amazons are guarding.
Being that the next book is called “Diana and the Underworld Odyssey” I don’t think you’ll have to wait long for it.
I’m giving this novel 3 stars. It was pleasant enough but I probably won’t continue the series.
I did like the way the author expanded the knowledge of Paradise Island. There are other islands! Doing other things for the gods! That was very cool and very logically done.
I’d recommend it for Wonder Woman fans.
July 5, 2022
The Diana of this trilogy is an eager, friendly and determined lass. She is especially keen to learn how to fight but her over-protective mother Hippolyta refuses to let her learn swordplay or any other kind of weapon. She’s not sneaky by any means and is willing to obey her mother’s commands…to a point.
She loves her island home of Themyscira but is a little lonely. As the only child on the island, she wishes for other company her own age. Sakina is a great foil for the would-be girl warrior. Sakina prefers learning and scholarly pursuits rather than weaponry but commiserates with Diana’s frustration. Her youthful vigor and amiable nature cement her position as Diana’s best friend.
The characters are very compelling and the author is deft at outlining Diana’s desires. So we can understand when she’s swayed by the words of a young boy named Augustus. Adults would be wary and suspicious of a stranger who starts talking ill of someone they’ve known well for a long time. But Diana’s kindly nature and curiosity about seeing a male for the first time means she’s initially susceptible to Augustus’s persuasion.
That’s how the adventure starts. There is a demon bounty hunter, hypnotized villagers and a mysterious enemy named Zumius whose desire to snatch Diana forms the crux of this story. We don’t know why he wants Diana and neither does she. It makes for an intriguing enigma, one that will no doubt be resolved in latter installments.
The three children also prove to be resourceful allies. With their unique powers and abilities, they send the message that teamwork is the best way of solving problems, something Diana repeatedly acknowledges. When people sing her praises, she corrects them by stating how it was a team effort.
This is an impressive entry into this trilogy and the introduction of an unseen villain with uncertain motivations definitely whets this reader’s curiosity.
She loves her island home of Themyscira but is a little lonely. As the only child on the island, she wishes for other company her own age. Sakina is a great foil for the would-be girl warrior. Sakina prefers learning and scholarly pursuits rather than weaponry but commiserates with Diana’s frustration. Her youthful vigor and amiable nature cement her position as Diana’s best friend.
The characters are very compelling and the author is deft at outlining Diana’s desires. So we can understand when she’s swayed by the words of a young boy named Augustus. Adults would be wary and suspicious of a stranger who starts talking ill of someone they’ve known well for a long time. But Diana’s kindly nature and curiosity about seeing a male for the first time means she’s initially susceptible to Augustus’s persuasion.
That’s how the adventure starts. There is a demon bounty hunter, hypnotized villagers and a mysterious enemy named Zumius whose desire to snatch Diana forms the crux of this story. We don’t know why he wants Diana and neither does she. It makes for an intriguing enigma, one that will no doubt be resolved in latter installments.
The three children also prove to be resourceful allies. With their unique powers and abilities, they send the message that teamwork is the best way of solving problems, something Diana repeatedly acknowledges. When people sing her praises, she corrects them by stating how it was a team effort.
This is an impressive entry into this trilogy and the introduction of an unseen villain with uncertain motivations definitely whets this reader’s curiosity.
July 23, 2020
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This one is definitely intended for a younger audience and an adult reader might not find enough here for a good read. For Wonder Woman fans the situation is similar - there's no lore or insight here that would be interesting beyond the confines of this novel (and it's sequels). Without being sure I'd say this is not really canon either.Having said that, if you are buying this for a younger reader you'll find a quite decent novel. Our heroine is a preteen, as is the main principal cast. From what I remember of my daughter at that age, the depiction is believable. Extra bonus points for the fact that no character is irritating.
Story: The island of Themyscira is hosting a festival, and Diana's best friend arrives with visitors. Among them comes a stow away - a young boy who has been forced by a demon to bring Diana to his home. He employs a potion that makes all the adults fall asleep and to rescue them (and to help the boy), Diana and her friend set off for adventure to defeat the evil demon.
The story is straightforward - simple, but not boring. There's a good amount of action, and the combat is exciting but very young reader friendly. There's a good amount of depth and our heroine's win is by being smart, not because evil is dumb.
The writing is very nice and clean, perfect for the intended audience. A single POV helps keep it nice and tight.
Overall, recommended especially for a younger Wonder Woman fan. Reviewed from an advance reader copy provided by the publisher.
July 25, 2022
We love Wonder Woman (ok, maybe not that second movie, we'll just pretend like that never happened) and really loved Leigh Bardugo's Warbringer, the YA novelization of the first movie, so we dived right into these two MG books.
In the first book, the island of Themyscira quakes and a -- gasp -- boy arrives on a ship that docks with Diana's best friend, Princess Sakina, and Sakina's family. He tells Diana he's being used as a servant, a near-slave, by Sakina's mother, who is one of Queen Hippolyta's close friends, fellow leader and trusted confidant.
Diana is plagued by doubt. Would another Queen do this to a boy, a child no less? Then, every woman on the island falls mysteriously asleep -- all except for Diana, Sakina and the boy. She nicks the Lasso of Truth from the armory and learns from the boy he's snuck onto her island under entirely false pretenses.
A demon is trying to capture Diana for his own nefarious purposes, and the boy poisoned everyone to get to Diana. He did so under duress, however. The demon is holding all his loved ones hostage until he returns with Diana.
Diana will do whatever it takes to save the Amazons. But the cure is not on the island, it's on the boy's, with all the demon's hostages. Diana must leave her protected oasis, defeat the demon and come back with the cure to save her family and every Amazon she loves.
Looking for more book suggestions for your 7th/8th grade classroom and students?
Visit my blog, The Fabric of Words, for more great middle grade book recommendations, free teaching materials and fiction writing tips: https://amb.mystrikingly.com/
In the first book, the island of Themyscira quakes and a -- gasp -- boy arrives on a ship that docks with Diana's best friend, Princess Sakina, and Sakina's family. He tells Diana he's being used as a servant, a near-slave, by Sakina's mother, who is one of Queen Hippolyta's close friends, fellow leader and trusted confidant.
Diana is plagued by doubt. Would another Queen do this to a boy, a child no less? Then, every woman on the island falls mysteriously asleep -- all except for Diana, Sakina and the boy. She nicks the Lasso of Truth from the armory and learns from the boy he's snuck onto her island under entirely false pretenses.
A demon is trying to capture Diana for his own nefarious purposes, and the boy poisoned everyone to get to Diana. He did so under duress, however. The demon is holding all his loved ones hostage until he returns with Diana.
Diana will do whatever it takes to save the Amazons. But the cure is not on the island, it's on the boy's, with all the demon's hostages. Diana must leave her protected oasis, defeat the demon and come back with the cure to save her family and every Amazon she loves.
Looking for more book suggestions for your 7th/8th grade classroom and students?
Visit my blog, The Fabric of Words, for more great middle grade book recommendations, free teaching materials and fiction writing tips: https://amb.mystrikingly.com/
August 16, 2020
This book is set when Diana was a preteen (estimate). Her mother won’t let her train but Diana has watched warrior women train her whole life. She was finally given a sword the previous summer, but it is not THE sword. The lasso of truth does make an appearance in this book and plays a role.
In the beginning of this book, Diana is eagerly awaiting her friend’s arrival for the festival. Her friend lives on a secret island with people who are keepers of knowledge. (I want to live on THAT island!)
Then during the festival Diana discovers a boy. Of course, she’s never seen a boy before so she is curious. She isn’t sure if she can trust him when he warns her of great danger.
Who will like this story?
Island of No Return is a quick, easy read perfect for preteens. A strong 3rd grade reader could enjoy this book. The writing style is utilitarian and straightforward which is good for this kind of book.
If you like a fast-paced superhero stories about friendship, trust, and bravery, you’ll love this story. I teach kids age 11-13 and I see them struggling to navigate friendships. In middle school their friend circle expands as they meet new people and with that comes a prioritizing of time that they didn’t have to do as much before. With this sometimes comes a feeling of betrayal when their friends don’t make them a priority.
Kids struggle with who they can trust with which secrets and dreams. Sometimes they trust the wrong friends and learn difficult lessons. There is a lot in this story about trust which will resonate with readers in this age group.
In the beginning of this book, Diana is eagerly awaiting her friend’s arrival for the festival. Her friend lives on a secret island with people who are keepers of knowledge. (I want to live on THAT island!)
Then during the festival Diana discovers a boy. Of course, she’s never seen a boy before so she is curious. She isn’t sure if she can trust him when he warns her of great danger.
Who will like this story?
Island of No Return is a quick, easy read perfect for preteens. A strong 3rd grade reader could enjoy this book. The writing style is utilitarian and straightforward which is good for this kind of book.
If you like a fast-paced superhero stories about friendship, trust, and bravery, you’ll love this story. I teach kids age 11-13 and I see them struggling to navigate friendships. In middle school their friend circle expands as they meet new people and with that comes a prioritizing of time that they didn’t have to do as much before. With this sometimes comes a feeling of betrayal when their friends don’t make them a priority.
Kids struggle with who they can trust with which secrets and dreams. Sometimes they trust the wrong friends and learn difficult lessons. There is a lot in this story about trust which will resonate with readers in this age group.
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