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DESTINY INK: SLEEPOVER SURPRISE is a sweet chapter book about new experiences and helping friends. Destiny is very excited and nervous for her first sleepover. When she finds a monster in her room, Trog, she learns that he is nervous about doing a sleepover too. Destiny is ready to help and they have a great time together. When it comes time for Olivia to sleepover, Destiny is more than prepared for her (second) sleepover!

What I loved: This is a charming and sweet chapter book with lots of illustrations and text that is easy to follow, perfect for independent readers moving into chapter books. Destiny is a highly relatable character who is experiencing a new first and a bit worried about it. While not everyone might have a monster to entertain, the experience will be familiar to readers, who understand that sometimes helping others also helps themselves.

The illustrations are fantastic with lots of doodles and personality. They are relatively widespread throughout the book with images on nearly every page spread, which is great for early independent readers. The large, clear font also works well for this age group, and the vocabulary is simple enough to work well for advancing independent readers, including some made-up words to practice with.

Final verdict: DESTINY INK: SLEEPOVER SURPRISE is a fun chapter book that will work well for independent readers who can also relate to experiences - with a magic monster twist!