This is a super fun read, and a very unique story! Part of what made this story unique is the author combined so many different elements and mixed them into one short story. There were alien-like creatures, a magical portal, and even a troll-like creature. These things ended up making this book feel like a fresh take on the fairytale - one that doesn't feel repetitive or cliche. However, the author did maintain the integrity of a fairytale by creating a kind and understanding main character. Maleek's problem-solving skills and thoughtfulness are infectious, and I have no doubt that these positive characteristics will inspire young readers to do the same in their own lives. This is a great book; bravo!

Thank you for the opportunity to read this book to my kid. This book has a good overall theme, but I had some issues with the graphics. Some of the graphics didn't match the words. At other times, it looked like there were multiple artists and the graphics did not look the same across the book.

This sorry was super cute and imaginative! Great for kids who want a sprinkling of fantasy in their bedtime stories. The pictures were cute too and there was a great lesson!

This most adorable little short story for the budding scifi/fantasy lover. With beautiful artwork and fun, easy to understand prose, this book will allow your little adventurer to have their imagination run wild! I love that it is a positive take on "is there something under the bed?" Yes, adventure. My nephew loved this one.