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Summary
“Gage escaped.”
These are the worst words Broden could hear from his big brother Landon—just one day after they battled alongside Slade’s Ifs and his army of forest beasts.
Sure, the brothers had learned to work together to fight and capture the evil If Gage. But, now, Slade has informed them that Gage has escaped!
Fear and distrust have entered the boys’ world. Why should they help Slade if he can’t keep control of his prisoners? Will they be able to fight against a familiar foe? Plus, Landon has more news…
“Gage has magic.”
What kind of magic? Will he use it against them? As the boys are drawn into yet more adventure with the Ifs, they find out just how powerful, and dangerous, Gage’s magic can be.
My Review
I don’t know about you, but when I was a little girl I used to love the books in The Littles series! I had (still have) a vivid imagination, and thinking about little people living in my house or town was just so cool!
J.D. Pooker must have been a fan too. Perhaps this is why she wrote The Ifs, which I reviewed earlier. In this book, The Ifs Return, only a day has passed and already trouble is again brewing! Broden and Landon find out that Gage has escaped in spite of the fact that he was just captured! They think that he won’t leave them alone, and soon they find out they were correct. And now he is using magic against them to even the playing field. He shrinks them, so they are closer to his size!
The Ifs Return is an adventure that your children will enjoy! Just be sure they read The Ifs first since this is the sequel. There is a lot of quick paced action which children enjoy. The characters are great and ones your kids can relate to as well. I recommend that you check out The Ifs books if your kids enjoy a good adventure.
About the Author: J.D. Pooker
J.D. POOKER lives in wonderful Wyoming with her husband and two sons, along with a black lab named Ryder and a sweet kitty named Alia. J.D. likes to spend time with her family and go camping, fishing, and snowmobiling. Her sons, Landon and Broden, were the inspiration for The Ifs and The Ifs Return. The brothers enjoy camping, fishing, and snowmobiling with their parents. They also enjoy wrestling, playing with their Wii, their toy guns and bows and arrows, and their pets. J.D. can’t wait until her boys get older. She is sure they will have many fabulous adventures.
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Rosey says
I like that it’s the first in a sequel. When you really enjoy a book, knowing there is another just makes you all kinds of happy. 🙂
Christy Maurer says
It is really cute! Your little one will like it in a year or two!
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
My oldest son has been so into reading books like this lately! I think he would love this book.
Christy Maurer says
I know he’d love these! They’re very magical!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
This sounds great. Adventures and magic are always so exciting for a child’s imagination.
Christy Maurer says
Yes, they are! I can attest to that!
Diana Villa says
My cousins birthday is next week and I think I’m going to give him this book, he loves reading. Thank! 😀
Christy Maurer says
I bet he’d love the series!
ricci says
This looks like a great book for a beginner reader!! I need to get this for one of my nieces or nephews!!
Christy Maurer says
It is a cute series!
Jeannette says
I’ve been looking for some new books for my son and this like something he would really enjoy! I’ll have to pick it up!
Christy Maurer says
Yes, it would be great for boys who love books!
J.D. Pooker says
Thank you so much for reviewing my book! I’m glad you enjoyed it! And I hope the rest of you and your family members enjoy it too! 🙂
Christy Maurer says
Thanks for stopping by! It was very cute!
Melissa Pezza says
My kids love to read books like this. I’ll have to pick up a copy for them.
Christy Maurer says
It’s such a fun adventure!
Grace Hodgin says
My grand kids are avid readers so I always love reading reviews to guide me towards books that would be fun for them to read.
Christy Maurer says
Great! I hope that they enjoy these if they get to read them!
Carmen Perez (listen2mama) says
I think this book is great for kids (and some adults too). I’m showing this to my nephew.
Christy Maurer says
I bet he will like them!
lisa @bitesforbabies says
Sounds like a great book for kids! I need to keep tabs on these books for when my son gets a little older!
Christy Maurer says
Yes, he will enjoy the adventures!
Michelle de Guzman says
I LOVEd the Littles too! I even found a book or two for my boys when they were first reading. I wish these had been out then. This sounds like such a cute series.
Christy Maurer says
The Littles were so much fun to read!
April @ Everyday F.itness and Nutrition says
This sounds like a fun children’s book. My girls always loved imaginative stories and would ask to hear them over and over.
Christy Maurer says
Imaginative stories are the best kind!
Annemarie LeBlanc says
Sounds like a good book for children to read. It has adventure and mystery that will keep them reading for hours. Thanks for the review. The Ifs and The Ifs Return will be a great birthday present, or maybe a Christmas present!
Christy Maurer says
They would definitely be great gifts!
Mimi "MimiCuteLips" Green says
I have a reader not doing much this summer. I need to pick him up a copy, I think he would enjoy it.
Christy Maurer says
If he likes reading, he’ll love these 2 books.
Alli S. says
I love reading books, too. The idea of little people living in the neighborhood is really interesting.
Christy Maurer says
It is a cute concept!
Colette - JamericanSpice says
I love finding a new series for my children. I’ll definitely do some more research on this.
Thanks for sharing your review!
Christy Maurer says
You’re welcome! Be sure to check my review of the first book too!
Amanda says
I am embarrassed to say that I have never heard of this book series. As a Reading Specialist I am always on the hunt for great reads, especially for my reluctant readers, so I’m thrilled I came across this post.
Christy Maurer says
Great! They are cute books!
Nickida says
This looks like a book my nephew would enjoy. I’ll have to look into it for him a summer reading project.
Christy Maurer says
Definitely! He would enjoy the series if he likes adventure!
Mistee Dawn says
I did love The Littles! And this book sounds awesome. I will definitely put this one and the first one on my summer reading list!
Christy Maurer says
They are adorable!
Lisa says
I haven’t had a lot of time to read lately and I miss it! This looks like a great children’s book.
Christy Maurer says
It’s very cute!
Ourfamilyworld says
I like the graphics and I think this is really nice. I will get this for my son.
Christy Maurer says
Great! Make sure he reads the first one first! 🙂
Ron says
What a nice and awesome book. My daughter might like this too!
Christy Maurer says
Yes, I think girls will like it too!
Joanne T Ferguson says
This sounds like such a great book! My nephews birthdays are coming up and think they would be age appropriate to enjoy this book! Thanks for your review as you have solved a problem of what to get them! I think they will really enjoy the read!
Christy Maurer says
They will love this series!
Chubskulit Rose says
This is a kind of book that my kids would like to read. I will check on this!
Christy Maurer says
Great! Check the first one too!
Michelle @ Dishes and Dust Bunnies says
This sounds like such a great book for kids! I’ll definitely check this out for my son – thanks!
Christy Maurer says
You’re welcome!
Dawn McAlexander says
That sounds like the type of book that would really open up a kid’s imagination. That’s really good. Kids need to develop an imagination. So, I would be all for this book.
Christy Maurer says
Imagination is a great thing for a kid to have!
Lynndee says
I think my son would love that book. He is into mythological, fantasy and adventure books. He is currently reading the Lord of the Rings series. I will show him this one.
Christy Maurer says
Great! Make sure he reads the first one too!
Nicole Etolen says
I’ve never heard about this book but i think this is a great book. i will find something books for my son .. thank you for sharing this i will recommend this tomy son i hope he would love this
Christy Maurer says
I hope he likes it!
Ann Bacciaglia says
This looks like a great book for my kids. They love to read and i know they are looking for a new series to read.
Christy Maurer says
Check out both books! They are cute!
Uplifting Families says
This sounds like a book that my daughter would enjoy. I will share it with her. Thank you for the review.
Christy Maurer says
Great! Be sure she starts with book 1 🙂
CourtneyLynne says
Omg this book sounds fantastic for kiddos!!! I have a cousin who would absolutely love reading something like this!
Christy Maurer says
Great! It is really a cute series!
Jeanine says
Oh I bet my oldest son and daughter would love this. I will have to check it out and see if they’d like to take a look at it!
Christy Maurer says
Awesome! Make sure they get the first book first 🙂
Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly says
I guess you can tell I don’t have little ones, I am not familiar with the If’s but I will keep this on my radar for gifting so thanks for sharing! 🙂
Christy Maurer says
It is great for gifting 🙂
Erin says
Awesome! I just finished another book and needed something new to read. Thanks for sharing!
Christy Maurer says
It is a children’s book, but they can be fun to read too huh? 🙂
Bonnie @ wemake7 says
This book sounds really cool. I bet my kiddos would like it. Thanks for sharing.
Christy Maurer says
You’re welcome! Check it out for them 🙂
Jessica Simms says
This looks like a great read. My 8 year old is a book worm he would love to read this and continue on in the series.
Christy Maurer says
It is great that he loves reading! Be sure he starts with book one 🙂
Cia | CiaSays.com says
My oldest child is all about her adventure novels. I believe she would really be into this book. I should look into it for her.
Christy Maurer says
She’s love these then!
Krystal says
This looks like something my son would enjoy. I will have to check this out and give it a try.
Christy Maurer says
Great!
Kelly Hutchinson says
This would be a great book for my teenage daughter. She likes this type of book.
Christy Maurer says
Great! I hope she enjoys the series!
Gabriel says
Two of our school age kids have fallen out of the reading habit – we haven’t been setting a great example. This is a good one to rope them back in.
Christy Maurer says
Yes, it would be a great series to start them back up again!