Maggie Sparks and the Fang-tastic Fairground is a great addition to the Maggie Sparks series. This book is great for independent readers, it includes some illustrations. The story follow a witch (Maggie) and her best friend (Arthur) on her favorite day of the year Halloween.

I received an electronic ARC from North Star Editions through NetGalley.
Maggie and Arthur's adventures continue on Halloween. Maggie loves this holiday as she gets to be herself and not hide that she is a witch. The Halloween Fair is a huge event and she and Arthur have an amazing time until they spy on and trail their teacher. Maggie doesn't realize Arthur is not with her until she flees from Miss Raven who is dressed as a vampire. I love that Arthur rescues Maggie from her fears and learns he has been brave all the time. The hints for the next adventure sound interesting. Readers will love the connections to their own lives with a little magic thrown in.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This series is so cute and fun! This book was a great addition to the series and was a fun read. Kids will love this book.

Funny, clever, and magically Halloween. Maggie and Arthur are a fun pair, balancing each other's personalities. Family dynamics felt natural, even the tense moments.

This is perfect for young readers around 8 years old. There's a good vocabulary built into the books with inconspicuous definitions and uses.

Overall a very solid exciting read. The illustrations are adorable with fun details. Sketch style really matches the theme, too. Definitely a book I'm reccing to friends, especially young girls into witchy things.

Thanks to NetGalley, Jolly Fish Press, and Steve Stallman for an advanced copy in exchange for am honest review.

Just the cutest story about bravery, friendship, and not jumping to conclusions!

Overall: 5⭐
Plot/Lesson:° 5📍
Smiles: 3 😁
Illustrations: 5 🖌️
Suggested Ages: 5-8 y/o

"Mom's" Review:
Perfect Halloween treat for little readers to dip their tiny toes into the "horror" genre - entirely age-appropriate, with a dash of spooky, a sprinkle of creepy, and plenty of smiles!
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A's Reviewa:^
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C's Review:°
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Thank you to Robert Tregoning, Flyaway Books & NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book!

All opinions are my own.

° = Our Plot/Lesson rating is how well the kiddos picked up on the morals/lessons learned or well recieved the facts were.
^ = A, "Ready to Read" level 3, voracious reader
* = C, learning her letters, but memorizes stories well!
I paraphrase the kids’ opinions 90% of the time, but will call out their direct quotes.

Maggie Sparks and the Fang-tastic Fairground was a very fun and quick Halloween read. I think it is a must for any child who enjoys Halloween and has previous knowledge of spooky topics. I loved the storyline of Arthur facing his fears and Maggie realizing that she might not be as brave as she thought. The story was well paced and ends with a bit of mystery with Ms. Raven not showing up in any photographs. I highly recommend.

Maggie Spark is a kid witch. She doesn’t always know how to use her magic, which she isn’t supposed to practice without asking permission, anyway. But does that stop her? No, it doesn’t.

In this book, the sixth in the series, Maggie is all excited about the faire that is going to be held at Halloween, plus she gets to go trick-or-treating. Arthur, her best friend, is terrified about the spooky things that come out at Halloween, but he tries to be brave, nonetheless.

I love how light these early chapter books are. In this one, besides being excited about Halloween, the kids are also convinced that their teacher is a vampire, and that there are real monsters out there. And then, they come upon Maggie’s grandfather chatting to a real ghost, zombie and werewolf.

Light, quick reads. I’m sure kids will love to see what Maggie gets up to now.

Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review. This book is being published the 1st of August.

Spooky, sweet, and full of Halloween magic!
A charming early chapter book with just the right mix of fun and fright. Maggie’s bold personality and magical mischief make her an irresistible character, and her mission to make Halloween less scary for her friend Arthur is both heartwarming and hilarious. Great for readers who love a little mystery, a little magic, and a whole lot of Halloween fun!