{"id":11161,"date":"2021-10-21T10:12:26","date_gmt":"2021-10-21T16:12:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theprairiesbookreview.com\/?p=11161"},"modified":"2021-10-21T10:12:26","modified_gmt":"2021-10-21T16:12:26","slug":"bosco-and-the-bees-by-cat-ritchie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theprairiesbookreview.com\/?p=11161","title":{"rendered":"Bosco and the Bees by Cat Ritchie"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Authentic, relevant, and utterly immersive\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ritchie\u2019s immersive debut blends a hefty dose of magic and intrigue with adolescent dilemma to create a solid fairy story. Bosco, a young fairy, is content living in the mountains of the Continental Divide. But being born under the Fairy Queen\u2019s edict means Bosco must declare his chosen life\u2019s path by the time he turns ten or risk entering five years of servitude and mentoring in the Queen’s distant court, away from his family and beloved mountains. Will Bosco find his life path? The realistic portrayal of Bosco\u2019s dilemma over his career choices, the intriguing world of fairies and bees, and intricate individual drama add to depth and substance while the entertaining storyline, fast-paced action, and expert pacing keep the pages flying. Bosco\u2019s sympathetic, reflective nature makes him a memorable hero, and his ability to look into odd situations with clarity and perception makes him all the more endearing as the young fairy. Other characters, be it major or minor, are fully rounded. The worldbuilding is rich, integrating affirmative, eco-conscious messages into the landscapes and cultures of both Fairy Land and Queen bee\u2019s hive. Ritchie\u2019s assured prose and directive messaging will be most appropriate for both middle graders and readers at the younger end of the YA range. With its fully realized setting, an array of entertaining characters, and a lovable young protagonist readers will root for and sympathize with, the novel makes for good, solid fantasy fun. Readers will yearn for more of Bosco\u2019s adventures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bosco and the Bees<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Cat Ritchie<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pub date January 15, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ISBN 978-1649219299<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price $16.99 (USD) Paperback, $7.11 Kindle edition<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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