Wed Rabbit, written by Lissa Evans, reviewed by Amanda Davies

Summary: The main character, Fidge, has struggled with loss. After an accident lands her annoying but lovable little sister in the hospital, Fidge tries to figure out how she can make her sister better. While staying at her cousin Graham's house so that she doesn't cause more trouble while her sister is in the hospital, she and Graham end up transported into the world of her sister's favorite book, The Land of the Wimbly Woos. While there, they discover that only they can help save the people of Wimbly Woo from the evil tyrant, Wed Wabbit, who has just taken over their community. And only then will Fidge and Graham get to return to their normal lives.

Straight Talk for Librarians: The story is filled with fast-paced and wild adventure. It reads a lot like a modern-day Wizard of Oz, but instead of Munchkins and cowardly lions, Fidge and Graham meet a dramatic stuffed elephant and plastic carrot. Young people who are looking for a fantastical adventure with a tinge of grief and the threat of additional heartache will love this book. The setting is strange but well fleshed out and the characters are relatable and well developed. The emphasis on learning to be more understanding (for Fidge) and braver (for Graham) makes the book more powerful without being overly sappy.