Review by School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 2--Lucy and Nera are moon-dwelling Luna sisters who do not get along. Artistic Lucy lives on the bright side of their huge house, while inventor Nera lives on the dark side. One day, the sisters spot the same unusual blossom and both claim ownership. Bickering soon leads to all-out battles with the sisters trying to outdo each other with grand inventions. Each sister uses her talents to come up with increasingly intricate attacks until finally they are left facing each other in a heap. Only egos are injured here. In a pivotal moment, Nera notices that a hungry blossom-eating goat is on its way to their area with eyes on the unique flower, and the sisters will have to work together if they want to keep their blossom. Though sibling banter and needling persist, the story demonstrates how cooperation and respect win the day. Yaccarino's distinct style brings sharp angles and bright colors to the lunar landscape. The action is punctuated with little creatures that follow the alien girls around. Panels vary from quick action changes to full double-page spreads for big moments. VERDICT A light science fiction/fantasy story about getting along through cooperation. A good choice where stories about siblings are needed.--Elisabeth LeBris
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Review by Horn Book Review
This comics-style beginning reader offers a sci-fi take on sibling rivalry. Artist Lucy and inventor Nera live on the moon in separate halves of the same large house. One day the sisters, who "don't get along," both set their sights on picking the same Moon Blossom (Lucy to paint, Nera to study), which leads to an epic battle involving "flippity-flappy butterflies" and "creepy-crawly robot bugs." Vibrant, chromatic illustrations match the kooky text, giving readers who need to work through some of the more demanding and less predictable words incentive to keep going. When a Galactic Groovy Green Goat that likes to "gobble up fancy flowers" shows up, Lucy and Nera call a truce to collaborate on saving the Moon Blossom. In the process, they learn that caring for the flower together and watching it flourish is more rewarding than fighting over it. This fantastical reader is a good choice for budding speculative fiction fans. Adrienne L. PettinelliMay/June 2025 p.103 (c) Copyright The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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