Warren the 13th and the Whispering Woods by Tania del Rio

This is a really great series to use as a bedtime readaloud with a slightly older child because reading aloud isn't something you should stop once your child can read to themselves. Once again, I need to note that this book has amazing illustrations that I'd be more than happy to frame and put on the walls of my apartment. (Ever heard of a snake oil salesman? How about one that literally sells snake oils that he procures himself?) Unforeseen dangers, new allies, scarier enemies (in larger numbers), and the resilience of a hotel manager pack the pages of this fun little book. While Warren and his friends are unaware of the trouble brewing in their mists, Warren has set out on his own quest to find something to repair the hotel's control panel and lands himself in one mischief after another. However, trouble is brewing right around the corner in the Malwoods where the Witch Queen Calvina has decreed that she must have the hotel and its occupant Beatrice (remember she vanquishes witches). (Thank goodness for middle grade fiction when you're in a bit of a reading slump, ya'll.) After the events of the previous book, the hotel has become wildly popular as the world's only traveling hotel.

Since I really enjoyed the first book in the Warren the 13th series (and reviewed it a few weeks ago) I thought I'd be safe reading its sequel Warren the 13th and the Whispering Woods by Tania del Rio & Will Staehle. Warren for president!Īnd thus continues what is possibly the slowest reading year I've experienced in a verrrrry long time. I can't wait to see what new grand adventure the gang encounter in the next book. Additionally, this book took the readers outside of the hotel and introduced some new villains and friends. I got to know her better and she had a few new surprises this time. It was nice to see Petula having that lead role. Friggs, and Sketchy all got more leading roles this time. There were some super stars in this book. Although, Uncle Rupert is just a big child in an adult's body. Each one brings something fun to the story.

They are all diverse but that is what makes them so great. The characters that author, Tania has created for this series is great.

However, I can tell you that after reading this book you will want to go back and read Warren the 13th and the All-Seeing Eye. This book does pick up from the first one but not to worry as you can still read this book having not read the first one. Friggs, Chef Bunion, Sketchy, and Beatrice are back. In Which Warren Makes a Dangerous Crossing