cute, enjoyed the plot, couldn't get over the fact that they kept saying the sequoias have leaves though I guess per google you can call the needles that

that was awesome and man i would love to be able to draw like those magical pencils could, such a great book

Another installment, another adventure!

Jack and Annie travel back in time to Yosemite National Park in California. They are given magical drawing materials to observe and capture nature while saving the wilderness. There they meet many living things including two travelers, who they end up accompanying until their journey is complete.

This was an interesting read with many roller coaster emotions. During Jack and Annie’s adventure throughout the wilderness it’s no mystery they learn about many new things while facing new obstacles. However, while learning about the wilderness they also learn the horrible and sad things causing Annie to cry. And while facing new obstacles we see Jack strongly losing hope while admiring his sister for being so strong. Yet, Jack and Annie have each other and they are able to overcome these times. This may have been one of the few instances where we see different emotions from both Jack and Annie.

The story itself was written well. Through the siblings’ eyes we get to experience the wilderness they see. I enjoyed how they focused not just on the big things but also on the smaller beauties found in the wilderness such as a butterfly or rocks. I also liked how the story gave an example of how the tallest tree is related to the squirrel in the ecosystem with both supporting each other. There was no major action but it was informative yet simple enough to understand and enjoy.

Although the books are getting better I think they are starting to lack a purpose. In the earlier installments, Jack and Annie’s adventures to previous time periods and places had a purpose. With the current installments that seems to be lacking and Morgan’s poem instruction approach seems unfitting as Jack and Annie are barely referencing back to it. The books are starting to lose their charm.

Overall, this was a good addition to the series. There were certain aspects I enjoyed, such as the simplistic view on nature’s beauty and mystery, or the emotions displayed by Jack and Annie during this journey. I wish there was more purpose to these books similar to earlier installments, however I’m conflicted as that was becoming repetitive too.

I’m looking forward to the next book to see where our adventure takes us next!

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