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It’s that time of year again for the Owlympic games at her school, but Eve the Owlet is afraid of messing up or failing. Trying to help her prepare, her brother trains with her using a strict regimen designed specifically to help her for the games. But Eva isn’t the greatest at physical activities and doesn’t want to let her team down, especially with her best friend Lucy on her team. Can she pull it together and help lead her team to a win or mess up?

THE OWLYMPIC GAMES is all about being a good sport and leaning on your friends and family when you need it. The illustrations are vibrant with simple details. The diary/notebook layout with prominent speech bubbles makes it more engaging for children and easy for them to follow. I love the dynamic between Eva and her brother and how he has her back, even in the games. I also like how Lucy is there for her and isn’t bothered by Eva’s lack of physical capabilities. Instead, they both support her and I love how Eva is kind enough to help when others are in need too.


Final Verdict: I would recommend this to early readers aged six and older who enjoy owls, graphic novels and stories about friendship and competitions. Eva’s strength and courage may even help other children overcome their fear of competitions at their schools.