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Jimmy Crikey is a young boy from a distant universe that finds joy in the company of his friends and adopted family in the charming town of Roombelow. This magical realm, concealed beneath the earth’s surface, houses many mystical creatures, including Jade, an aspiring witch. As she strives to pass her tests and become a full-fledged witch, Jade utilizes her magical abilities to solve the challenges that she and Jimmy encounter. With guidance from her mentor Matilda and the Guardian Witches of Earth, Jade must find the strength to use her logic, magic, and problem-solving skills to face trials on her own. As her world suddenly transforms, Jade must rise to the occasion and fully embrace her destiny.
This is my second visit to the boundless universe of Jimmy Crikey, and I remain captivated by the seamless integration of science fiction and fantasy in this series. The author offers enough context to refresh the reader’s memory without overwhelming them, and the narrative’s consistent pacing kept me engaged until the end. Among the colorful cast of characters, Jade, the apprentice witch, stood out as my favorite. I was delighted to read a book that intensely focused on her character development. Jade evolves into a stronger character, not only developing her individual courage but also building a solid foundation for teamwork with Jimmy. Despite encountering various obstacles, both protagonists find hope amid tragedy, leaving plenty of room for further adventures.
I thoroughly enjoyed my return journey into Jimmy Crikey’s enchanting universe, and this latest installment is nothing short of remarkable. I eagerly anticipate a resolution to Annison’s situation in a future volume of a courageous young girl spreading her wings. The Adventures of Jimmy Crikey: Jade, the Youngest Witch Ever by Wallace E. Briggs is an incredible tale of a brave young girl coming into her own. This latest addition to the Adventures of Jimmy Crikey series is a must-have for any library and perfect for those who love unique settings, tales of magic, and stories of girl power.
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The BookViral Review:
Another Jimmy Crikey corker from Wallace. E. Briggs, ‘Jade-the Youngest Ever Witch’ takes his readers back into a mysterious society beneath their own, and on into amazing worlds full of other-worldly creatures and strange happenings.
A fantastic introduction into the world of fantasy, the Jimmy Crikey series sees its protagonist overcoming barriers and working with his friends to solve climactic events, not only on the earth but in faraway lands and worlds. In this tale, we are re-introduced to Jade, a very young apprentice, who is eager to become a fully-fledged witch. Though a little impatient, she works hard to pass the tasks she must complete before that day arrives.
Briggs packs his story with cliffhangers, making it impossible to put down and super engaging to the imagination of his young audience. This book in particular is structurally strong, with all paths leading to resolution and a surprising culmination of Jade’s journey. Briggs teaches self-belief, cooperation and peaceful negotiation as our hero and heroine work tirelessly to keep the universe safe.
With plenty of scientific facts for young minds, Briggs cleverly uses the plot to imbed some complicated concepts, which engender a curiosity about how the world and its elements function. He writes with both genders in mind, with action-packed exciting scenes giving way to softer moments, such as the arrival of a new addition, baby Helios.
With all the great elements of a traditional fairy tale brought into the 21st Century, this tale offers both fantasy and realism, setting youthful minds alight while keeping their feet firmly planted on the terra firma of responsible human behaviour, empathy and respect for others.
A great story for fledgling readers, and a lovely addition to the collection, ‘Jade-The youngest ever Witch’ is unreservedly recommended.
Review
Reviewed by Amy Louise Hill for Readers' Favorite - Rated by RF, 5 out of 5*
The Adventures of Jimmy Crikey: Jade, The Youngest Ever Witch by Wallace E Briggs is a children's fantasy story. If your child loves witchcraft, aliens, and futuristic tales, then this book will become their new favorite in no time. Join Jimmy the alien, his friend Jade the witch, together with all their friends, co-workers, and townsfolk, as they race to save their homes and fight against multiple threats. If everyone works together, will they be able to restore peace? Find out in this thrilling book.
The Adventures of Jimmy Crikey was a pleasure to read. From the first page, you are drawn into the world Wallace E Briggs has created. I was immediately engaged by the plot and eager to get to know the characters better. Wallace certainly has a talent for writing professional content. The story read with ease and I didn't lose focus on what was going on. There are so many different characters that you will grow to love during the time it takes to read the book. I liked that there are witches and aliens all working together as it felt unusual to me. The front cover sets you up for what you are about to read. I found it useful when trying to imagine what certain characters would look like. Jimmy was my favorite of them all and he is unique! I loved the story Wallace has written and I hope to read his next book. Keep up the good work and stay creative!
Official Review, ILoveUniqueBooks.com (4 out of 5 stars)
As the town of Roombelow expanded, they realized there was need for more houses and amenities to cater for the growing population. They couldn't get a suitable location to build a new amphitheater except by the hillside. Unfortunately for them, it was close to Matilda's coven, the most incredible witch Earth has ever known. The situation was no doubt going to put the two groups on collision course until the unexpected happened as Jimmy Crikey played a pivotal role in his adventures.
Characters in the book include witches Matilda, Jade, Ira, Elwinn, Floella, Mr McDonald, Amanda, Lord Oron, Madam Coptra, and Beatrix etc.
Jade was the youngest witch to be inducted into the Guardians of Earth's realms, but she has to successfully overcome enormous challenges on her way before she could graduate. Although Jade was the youngest witch Matilda had ever trained but she was destined for greatness. Could there really be good witches out to save humanity from natural disasters and other crises? This book tells a very exciting story about it all.
Top reviews from the United States
Adventure, excitement, and magic!
Reviewed in the United States πΊπΈ on February 11, 2023
Jimmy Crikey is a young alien who lives with his friends on Earth in the magical land of Roombelow. One of his friends, Jade, is trained to be a witch by Matilda the leader of the Guardians. Jade must complete several trials before becoming a member of the Coven. Soon, Jimmy and Jade are called upon to help rid Lithnia of rock-chewing beatles that are caving in roofs. Also, the Sky Islands are being attacked by dangerous whirlwinds. Will Jade overcome the obstacles and become the youngest ever witch?
This book is full of excitement and adventure. Jimmy’s dynamic with his friends often mirrors my own childhood friendships. I like how we get to follow these characters as they change and grow and discover new things about their world. I would recommend this book for fans of Harry Potter and Avatar. The sci-fi and fantasy elements are sure to satisfy young minds but also the young at heart.
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Another exciting adventure with Jimmy!
Reviewed in the United States πΊπΈ on November 22, 2022
Jimmy and Jade make for an exciting duo. As Jade finishes the last of her witch training, to become the youngest witch ever, she must complete seven more trials on her own. Within each of these trials readers are promised an action-packed, intelligence needed, diagnostic and solution, making for an exciting read. In this, the fifth book in the series, Jimmy arguably has the most adventure and exploration of the realms yet, as Jade and Jimmy work to accomplish success.
What I so loved about the fourth book, “The Adventures of Jimmy Crikey: The Emerald Lake,” is ratcheted up seven levels in this novel, with more excitement, adventure, and fun. Perfect for readers of all ages as we learn problem solving and working together with a diverse cast of characters. In “The Adventures of Jimmy Crikey: Jade, the Youngest Ever Witch,” readers are given even more sightings of witches and guardians, from the introduction of new and old characters, Jade’s endeavors to complete her witch training are as fun as ever.
Author Wallace E. Briggs’ knack for creating vividly fun and fantastical scenes, to the emotions elicited by the characters and tests they face, make this my favorite Jimmy Crikey read yet. Reading entirely as a standalone but providing references to tie in the other four books, for those that may be following along in Jimmy’s adventures, this read is truly magical for all who crack its spine. What the author describes as having begun as a fun way to entertain his son and friends in poor weather is now being shared with the masses, and how fortunate are we to be invited to escape into the fantasy world of Jimmy and friends. Whether this is your first Jimmy adventure, or your fifth, you won’t be disappointed.
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Top notch children's fantasy!!
Reviewed in the United States πΊπΈ on November 20, 2022
This is the second book in The Adventures of Jimmy Crickey series that I have had the pleasure of reading. The imagination of the author, William Briggs, is wonderful!!! For those who aren't familiar with Jimmy Crickey, the main character, he is an alien who has decided to make Earth his home. Particularly in the magical land of Roombelow.
Jimmy has befriended in earlier adventures the Four Guardian Witches of the Earth's realms. In this adventure the witch Matilda, the leader of the Guardians has taken on an apprentice named Jade who is close to finishing her apprenticeship. However she must complete a few tasks and they must be done on her own before she is introduced into the coven of sisters.
Jimmy and Jade go through quite a few situations with a multitude of characters and creatures. My personal favorite being a horde of rock eating scarab beetles who threaten an underground land. The adventures take Jimmy and Jade from the underground land to sky islands as well as leading them to an island in the arctic.
The author takes the reader on a journey way beyond the mind. There are a multitude of other characters as well, including another alien race trying to save their own planet. As well as Cleoptra who has given birth to one of the Guardian's son.
This book is an excellent read for children into their teens. Its exciting, has great morals to be learned about helping others and taking responsibility. It is completely full of fantasy and grabs your attention from the beginning to the end. A wonderful series!!!!
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Mr. P. Thompson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Top-notch children's fantasy book.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom π¬π§ on January 2, 2023
The author takes minds, young and older, into his own carefully crafted fantasy word. It's dialogue heavy, which is a good thing, as the character's come to life a little more. Sure to inspire the imagination. I can picture these books as a cartoon series on tv !
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Jimmy Crikey's Adventures in the Sky Islands
Average customer ratings Overall 5 out of 5 stars Story 5 Stars x 24 4 Stars x 1
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· Overall 5 out of 5 stars
· Performance 5 out of 5 stars
· Story 5 out of 5 stars, One 4 out of 5 stars
John Marks 12-09-22 I enjoyed listening very much.
This audiobook is really very good with its storyline. The narrator did a great job.
· Overall5 out of 5
Shawn Bruce 11-09-22 Fabolous!
This audiobook tells the story of a young boy named Jimmy Crickey. Along the way, Jimmy encounters a colorful cast of characters and stumbles into one unexpected adventure after another. My son loves this book
· Overall 5 out of 5 stars
Robert Herrick 11-09-22 I fully satisfied.
This is an excellent Young Adult book. Ultimately, it conveys a message of self-love and acceptance which is significantly important at this age group level. It includes a little lady who lives at the bottom of a well, little people, and trolls helping Jimmy learn the greatest lessons of his changing life. Highly recommend.
· Overall 5 out of 5 stars
Victor Bell 09-09-22 Fantastic book!
I love this audiobook with this amazing story. It has everything I needed to listen to. It inspired me a lot.
· Overall 5 out of 5 stars
Basil 09-09-22 Exceptional Story book!
I like this story of Jimmy Crikey very much. It is full of adventure. The performance is great and really brings all the characters alive with their distinctive Southern voices. The story, however, and I feel churlish in admitting this, had me a little bored at times.
· Overall 5 out of 5 stars
Maria Castillo 08-09-22 Easy to listen!
My friend listened to this audiobook twice and request me to listen. I listened and fell in love with Jimmy. The story culminates with beseeching higher powers to intervene and forces of nature that underpin human belief.
· Overall 5 out of 5 stars
S Davis 08-09-22 Adventure time!
I grabbed this audiobook for my teens. My son always loves to listen to adventure stories. He said this book is as good as Harry Potter.
· Overall 5 out of 5 stars
Ava Laves 06-09-22 One of the best books.
My son enjoyed listening to this book again. He loves the story of Jimmy Crikey. It inspired him and helped him how to be a good leader or fighter.
· Overall 5 out of 5 stars
Elina Gomes 05-09-22 Jimmy encounters a colorful cast of characters.
Jimmy encounters a colorful cast of characters and stumbles into one unexpected adventure after another. I enjoyed listening very much.
· Overall 5 out of 5 stars
Amelie Elenore 04-09-22 Nice story on adventure!
Research has shown over the years that fantasy or magical stories like this excellent story help children think outside the box, and increase their creativity. For that, I grab this for my son. He loves this story.
· Overall 5 out of 5 stars
Isabella Peron 03-09-22 Conveys a Timeless Message!
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to “Jimmy Crikey’s Adventures In the Sky Islands (And Beyond)” by Wallace E Briggs,” who in my opinion has written a fast-paced fantasy adventure exceptionally suitable for children and young adults.
· Overall 5 out of 5 stars
Alvin 02-09-22 Definitely a good listen!
This is the sweetest of books. Jimmy Crikey is all about promoting good moral values. I would recommend this book to fans of novels like the Percy Jackson series and fantasy fiction.
· Overall 5 out of 5 stars
Ambrose 02-09-22 I want the third book of this series.
I always enjoy listening to adventure stories. My friend grab this audiobook and we listened to it together. An excellent listen! I want the third book of this series.
· Overall 5 out of 5 stars
Algernon M. Nishan 31-08-22 I Enjoyed Storytime.
The Adventures Of Jimmy Crikey in the Sky Islands is amazing! It's just a wonderful escape of funny, dark, and addictive. What an utterly beautiful book, quite easily listen to it back to back, again miss this classic at your peril.
· Overall 5 out of 5 stars
Jonathon Parker 31-08-22 This is the adventures audiobook.
My cousin suggests that I listened to this book. It takes me through his journey while jimmy meets many interesting characters. A sweet adventure and magic story!
Overall 5 out of 5 stars
Emmett Shear 31-08-22 Fascinating and Interesting!
I love this audiobook. Brigg’s story was apparently born out of a collection of ever-evolving short stories, and in that regard, ‘Jimmy Crikey lays ample groundwork for a continuing adventure. I love it.
· Overall 5 out of 5 stars
Maria R. Clark 31-08-22 I fully impressed!
Jimmy thrives on a sense of adventure and finds the value of human connections. As I followed Jimmy’s journey in the Sky Islands, I was enamored by his experiences. I recommend it to all.
· Overall 5 out of 5 stars
Donald J. Fred 29-08-22 Epic adventures in worlds!
Great book with an inspiring story. Jimmy Crikeys incredible courage allows him to free up his abilities to shine and rise above every challenge in his path. A very good listen for my family.
· Overall 5 out of 5 stars
S. J. Watson 29-08-22 An exaggerated authenticity!
This is entertaining, unusual, and controversial; the language and narration are novel with a current of humor. The adventures of Jimmy Crikey are fully interesting.
· Overall 5 out of 5 stars
Natasha M. Davis 29-08-22 An absorbing classic tale!
It is an absolute joy to add this to my library as a book to listen to again. Thoroughly enjoyed this story. I had no idea it was so funny.
Overall 5 out of 5 stars
Jeremy Nazario 27-08-22 A entertaining fantasy adventure tale .
A wonderfully entertaining fantasy adventure tale for kids and young adults alike. My kids love this book and they want more from Wallace Briggs. Thanks.
· Overall 5 out of 5 stars
Cornelius S. Marsh 27-08-22 Adventurous story!
I love to listen to the adventure story. This book has the amazing story of Jimmy Crikey who saved the underground world. I like it.
· Overall 5 out of 5 stars
· Clinton B. Shelly 26-08-22 Nice one!
I enjoyed listening to this story. The author raises topics such as self-love and acceptance in the book - things we don't discuss a lot these days!
· Overall 5 out of 5 stars
Clifford 26-08-22 I love the story.
This is an audiobook for young mainly, however I think it is suitable for every age. The story would persuade you to believe in magic and to open your eye for the miracles around you. The author raises topics as self-love and acceptance in the book - things we don't discuss a lot these days!
· Overall 5 out of 5 stars
Clement 26-08-22 Very interesting!
Fascinating story about a young boy in search of new friends and acceptance. The book is all about valuable moral lessons and on the other hand - the prejudice around us when we are different from others. Lovely story!
· Overall 5 out of 5 stars
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