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Reading age
6-8
Genre
Fantasy
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication date
September 28, 2021
The evil witch head has captured all of the berserkers—well, almost all of them, except for one: Barb. Barb is the last surviving berserker and the only hope in the monster wars, armed with her mighty weapon, the Shadow Blade. She must defeat the evil witch head and protect the Shadow Blade at all costs.
This book was a delightful and laugh-out-loud read, one that I thoroughly immersed myself in. Among the colorful cast of characters, Barb’s friend Porkchop, a charming yeti, stood out as my absolute favorite. His lighthearted humor and infectious personality brought so much joy to the story, revealing a wonderfully kind-hearted nature beneath his fuzzy exterior.
Another character who captured my heart was Barb’s mom, even though her appearances were limited. She had a cool vibe that reminded me of my mother, which made her presence resonate with me on a personal level.
The storyline itself was captivating, filled with thrilling twists and turns that left me wishing I could join Barb on her exhilarating adventures. Overall, I can’t recommend this book highly enough for anyone in search of an action-packed journey filled with laughter and heart.