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Great book! Maybe would be better if there were more explanations about the characters, or went deeper into them. But a very good book and would definitely recommend. Thank you netgalley!

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"Sugar Shack" is a delightful and thoughtful graphic novel in the Peapod Farms series. The series is pitch perfect for tweens; the main character Jen has struggles that hit precisely in that burgeoning young adulthood phase. (She's annoyed by her stepfather and also doesn't know what to wear to the school dance.) Knisley's illustrations are colorful and she drops in some genuinely interesting factual bits about life on a farm in winter. The storyline about evolving friendships with her stepsisters is most effective. Overall, I can imagine any young reader would enjoy this book and this series.

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Peapod Farm is a place i will continue to go back to whenever a new book is published. I find the series to be a comfortable read, with authentic moments. I love being able to see Jen adjust to new life on the farm and be more comfortable growing up.

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I received an electronic ARC from Random House Children's Publisher through NetGalley.
It's a joy to return to Peapod Farm to see how the three girls are doing. Readers see what it's like in the winter and get to experience the cold weather chores that keep a farm running. Jen, Andy and Reese continue to figure out their relationships and grow as sisters. I appreciate the realistic way their interactions are portrayed. There are moments of great tenderness and a moment of serious danger in the snow. The food focus in this book is maple syrup. Readers see the entire process from setting the taps in the trees to boiling down the syrup to serving it fresh over pancakes. I hope we see more storie as they continue to grow up on the farm.

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My daughter loved this one. to have the perspective of a blended family that is different than our own but finding similarities the the struggles and triumphs in all experience was a joy for her to read.

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I find Lucy Knisley's books so enjoyable. I love how much she writes about food and I love her relatable tween characters. A solid choice for middle grade realistic fiction readers.

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Although it took me a bit longer than usual to get into this book, I am glad I saw it through to the end. It has great representation of blended families and the complications that brings to family dynamics. I think this book will do really well in rural farming communities, and with kids who enjoy books about animals or farm life.

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I love this latest installment of the Peapod Farm series. In this we see Jen learning to accept her family as they are. Jen is very much a kid still but you can see in her dialogue that she is growing up also. There is nothing but love for this series. It is a great story with memorable characters. I love the information that Lucy provides at the back of the book.

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Lucy Knisley is my favorite graphic novelist for a reason! Sugar Shack is an absolutely wonderful installment in her middle grade Peapod Farm series. I love the way that Knisley develops the characters and plays out plot lines that have carried over from the previous books. Her readers will enjoy every page of Sugar Shack!

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Thank you NetGalley and Random House Graphic for an advanced digital copy in exchange for my honest review. 4.5 ⭐️ rounded up. Such a cute and fun graphic novel and a nice conclusion to the series! I especially loved the little author’s Q&A at the end. Seeing what was based on real life and more fictional is so much fun! It also offered some great insight on her portrayal of the characters and really made me respect her as a writer. I love Lucy Knisley’s books and I will look forward to more in the future now that this series has finished!

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Sugar Shack beautifully captures the challenges and joys of navigating a blended family while adjusting to a new environment. I particularly appreciate how this book authentically reflects the experiences of many children, allowing them to see themselves in the characters and their relatable struggles.

The inclusion of scenes where Andy applies math in everyday situations is a valuable addition, making learning more tangible and engaging. I also applaud the incorporation of fun facts about farming, which will undoubtedly pique students' interest and introduce them to new concepts. The inclusion of recipes encourages hands-on learning and provides a delightful way to connect with the story at home.

The colorful and vibrant illustrations are a visual delight, further enhancing the reading experience. Moreover, the book thoughtfully represents both Christian and Jewish faiths, fostering inclusivity and broadening perspectives.

I wholeheartedly recommend Sugar Shack and eagerly anticipate adding it to my school library upon its publication.

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Sad that this is the final volume of the Peapod Farm series! Really enjoyed seeing the characters continue to grow and come together as a family. I love the style of drawings, and enjoyed the end notes about how real life experiences informed the story line. I hope there will be another middle grade graphic novel by Lucy Knisley in the future.

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Sugar Shack is a fun and sweet middle grade graphic novel about kids who are helping on their family farm. The kids help stack and gather wood, tap trees for maple syrup, and do chores while navigating their relationships with one another. One of the kids is getting ready for her Bat Mitzvah while another starts in a 4H group. Middle grade kids will love the beautiful illustrations and they'll be inspired by the doodle journal kept by one of the girls. I'll definitely be adding this to my third grade classroom library, and I'll be checking out other books by Lucy! A great read!

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In the third volume of Lucy Knisley's delightful middle-grade graphic novel series, it's winter now at Peapod Farm, and Jen is hauling wood. And hauling wood. And hauling wood. (Winter doesn't mean less chores when you're a farm kid.) She's also playing in the snow, saving a rabbit, trying to figure out who she wants to be when she grows up (a question everyone else seems to have a definite answer for), and continuing to negotiate the complexity of her blended family. I love Jen as a narrator--she's a keen observer who's learning to give other people space, but doesn't have an abundance of answers. I would have loved her just as much when I was the age the book is aimed at.

Thanks to the author, the publisher, and Netgalley for my free earc in exchange for an honest review. My opinions are all my own.

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The most recent edition to the Peapod Farm series is, like the rest of the series, sweet, light, and not particularly deep. Good for upper elementary students, but probably not enough plot for older readers unless they are generally fans of Lucy Knisley (and there are a lot of those!)

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I love the notebook inclusions in the book. It definitely makes you better connect to the character. The story is a good representation of that siblings/not siblings back and forth that so many kids in blended families go through.

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It is a delightful graphic novel, based loosely on the author’s life. She says she used parts of herself in the three sisters.

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Thank you to Random House Children's and NetGalley for the eARC!

3.75 Stars. This was a wonderful finale to the Peapod Farm series! I like how it emphasized the bonds of sisterhood between the three girls, and also taught kids that it's okay if you don't know what you want to be when you grow up right away. As always, the art style is lovely and engaging, and I absolutely adored that it showcased more of my favorite character, Reese! She really was able to shine in this novel, Readers who loved the first two novels won't be disappointed by this one!

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This is book 3 in the Peapod farm series. Winter has set in there’s snow, firewood to collect, and farm chores to do. If you’ve read the other two books in this series, there is nothing new but a deeper appreciation of Lucy and her family. I like the points where you can see the real artist’s real hands as they draw the panel that you’re seeing and how it’s incorporated into the story. I also like how the author answers questions about the end about characters that are considered not nice, or what it was like having sisters, etc. In a way it feels like an ending to the series but also not an ending, so we’ll see where the author goes from here. I will say, I like her young readers graphic novels better than her adult stuff so I hope she continues to write for this group.

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Lucy Knisley writes such great comics. If her name is attached to it, I will read it. This is the 3rd book in this series and it is such a great book. She also has a Q&A in the back and it really adds to the story. I can't wait to read what she comes out with next!

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