Ava the monster slayer : cousin power

Format:

Book

Title:

Ava the monster slayer : cousin power

Other title(s):

Cousin power

Author:

Maggiore, Lisa author

ISBN:

9781510748101

Publication:

New York : Sky Pony Press, [2019]

Physical Description:

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm

Summary:

Ava proved she's a fierce monster slayer after defeating the ferocious basement monsters to save her favorite stuffed animal, Piggy, in Ava the Monster Slayer: A Warrior Who Wears Glass. Now, Ava must gather her courage once again as she gets ready to attend an overnight camp for the first time. She and her cousin, Sophia, are scared of being away from home, but they take comfort in Piggy and Sophia's Teddy being by their sides. After an evening hike, Ava and Sophia return to their cabin and discover Piggy and Teddy are gone! The girls refuse to leave their beloved stuffed animals outside overnight and quickly devise a rescue mission. Ava knows that they'll have to be fierce when they face the monsters lurking in the dark woods. The girls don't have weapons to help them confront the monsters (Ava's warrior sword is at home!), so they make their own using rubber bands, a hanger, and candy. Not even the growls or the stinky smells of the creatures in the woods are going to stop them in their quest. Ava and Sophia are determined to rescue Piggy and Teddy--no matter what.

Subject(s):

Camps -- Juvenile fiction.

Stuffed animals (Toys) -- Juvenile fiction.

Monsters -- Juvenile fiction.

Cousins -- Fiction.

Camps -- Fiction.

Stuffed animals (Toys) -- Fiction.

Night -- Fiction.

Fear -- Fiction.

Self-reliance -- Fiction.

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Summary

Ava (and Piggy) are back with a brand-new adventure!

Ava proved she's a fierce monster slayer after defeating the ferocious basement monsters to save her favorite stuffed animal, Piggy, in Ava the Monster Slayer: A Warrior Who Wears Glass .

Now, Ava must gather her courage once again as she gets ready to attend an overnight camp for the first time. She and her cousin, Sophia, are scared of being away from home, but they take comfort in Piggy and Sophia's Teddy being by their sides.

After an evening hike, Ava and Sophia return to their cabin and discover Piggy and Teddy are gone! The girls refuse to leave their beloved stuffed animals outside overnight and quickly devise a rescue mission.

Ava knows that they'll have to be fierce when they face the monsters lurking in the dark woods. The girls don't have weapons to help them confront the monsters (Ava's warrior sword is at home!), so they make their own using rubber bands, a hanger, and candy.

Not even the growls or the stinky smells of the creatures in the woods are going to stop them in their quest. Ava and Sophia are determined to rescue Piggy and Teddy--no matter what.

Author Notes

Lisa Maggiore is the author of a children's picture book Ava the Monster Slayer: A Warrior Who Wears Glasses , a short story titled "Pinterest Saved My Marriage," and a novel, Home from Within . Lisa is currently working on other writing projects and practicing her storytelling skills during Live Lit performances. Lisa resides in Chicago with her family.

Ross Felten is a graphic artist living in Lombard, IL. He enjoys coaching soccer, singing in the shower, and winters in the Midwest. You can follow Ross's artistic pursuits at www.rossfelten.com.

Reviews (1)

Kirkus Review

Ava, "the FAMOUS Monster Slayer," uses all her resources to rescue her stuffed toy from the dark woods at camp.This is not Ava's first heroic adventure. In her eponymous 2015 debut, she was called upon to rescue Piggy from the basement. Now, Ava and her cousin Sophia are at overnight camp for the first time. Ava is "a little scared." Sophia is "really scared." The first night, they all go for an evening hike and eat dinner watching the sunset. But when they return to their cabin, Piggy and Sophia's beloved Teddy are "GONE!" The counselors say it is bedtime. The boys are no help either. So Ava the FAMOUS Monster Slayer convinces Sophia to sneak out and save their friends. They make weapons out of common objects and prepare themselves for battle. They conquer a serpent, a flying creature, and the terrifying creature (which looks suspiciously like a tree) that has their friends in its clutches. Finally, thanks to "cousin power," their mission is complete. The comic-book-style layout features the humorous first-person narration of a child who takes her tasks seriously. The crosshatched drawings let personalities shine but call a bit too much attention to the line marks, resulting in a slightly unpolished look. The combination of tenderness for stuffed companions and the fierce bravery required to rescue them is fun and refreshing. Both girls have light skin; Ava has straight, dark hair and glasses while Sophia wears her dark, puffy hair with a bow.Light entertainment for kids who like drama. (Graphic fiction. 6-8) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.