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Description
Lily and Jess return to Magic Mountain, the source of all Friendship Forest's magic. But when Grizelda steals Lola Fluffywhiskers' magic spade, the girls must help her before it's too late. Book #22
Quick Summary
If your kid loves the Magic Animal Friends series, this is another winner Lola Fluffywhiskers is one of the cutest characters in Friendship Forest, and watching her panic when her magic spade goes missing is both funny and a little tense in that way kids love. The story has a nice lesson about friendship and helping others without feeling preachy, and the magic mountain setting gives it that sense of real adventure. At a 4.1 reading level it's perfect for kids who are ready to move beyond picture books but still want something with short chapters and lots of dialogue. Parents will appreciate that it's a quick read with a satisfying conclusion, and there's just enough excitement (a sneaky villain, a ticking clock) to keep kids turning pages. Fans of Ivy and Bean or the Unicorn Academy series will likely enjoy this one too.