Layla the Water Lily Dragon
(Dragon Girls #21)

Gr 2-5--Layla, Charlotte, and Selena are flower dragons who share magical powers and a strong friendship. They receive an urgent call to return to the Magic Forest and are distraught to realize that the usually sweet-smelling place seems strange and lifeless because all the scents have disappeared! The girls discover that the fury bugs, normally harmless creatures, have been transformed into sucker bugs. Their noses have grown long, and they are using them to suck up every scent they can find. With these smells, the Fury Queen is working to create a powerful stink bomb that could destroy the Magic Forest forever. With danger growing, the friends set out on an exciting and risky mission to stop her before it is too late. As the adventure unfolds, the Dragon Girls must rely on friendship, bravery, and their dragon powers to protect their beloved forest. This is a fast-paced addition to the "Dragon Girls" series filled with enchantment, action, and positive messages about teamwork and standing up for what is right. Young readers who enjoy fantasy, magical creatures, and adventure stories will enjoy following Layla and her friends as they face the Fury Queen in this exciting battle to save their world. Charming illustrations supplement the text. VERDICT A solid series addition, recommended where gentle fantasy adventure and quest stories are popular.--Patricia Snoblen