Egg Marks The Spot: A Skunk and Badger Story by Amy Timberlake with pictures by Jon Klassen

(Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book!)

about book: (summary from Goodreads)

Buried in the heart of every animal is a secret treasure. For rock scientist Badger, it’s the Spider Eye Agate he found as a cub, stolen years ago by his crafty cousin, Fisher. For Badger’s roommate, Skunk, the treasure is Sundays with the New Yak Times Book Review. When an old acquaintance, Mr. G. Hedgehog, announces his plan to come for the Book Review as soon as it thumps on the doorstep, Skunk decides an adventure will solve Badger’s problems as well as his own. Surprisingly, Badger agrees. Together they set off on an agate-finding expedition at Badger’s favorite spot on Endless Lake.

But all is not as it seems at Campsite #5. Fisher appears unexpectedly. Then a chicken arrives who seems intent on staying. Something is up!

Indeed!

Secrets, betrayals, lies

. . . and a luminous, late-Jurassic prize.

my thoughts:

Love, love, love! Egg Marks The Spot is a wonderful children's book that I absolutely LOVED reading - it was funny, sweet, and just a delight. It's the second book in the series (A Skunk and Badger Story) and it is just fantastic! I can't wait for the next one to be published. I am a HUGE fan!

Timberlake has created another terrific story about Skunk and Badger. This time round the two roommates have agreed to go on a rock hunting adventure - they are looking for secret treasure! How fun! Only, things start to go badly right from the start. Soon, the two are battling a bully, helping out a chicken, and is that a dinosaur egg they are protecting? Say what?! Talk about a rock hunting misadventure!

Oh, and did I mention the illustrations? They were amazing! I especially LOVED the black and white ones - they were my favorite! I felt like the visuals added to the atmosphere of the story by depicting the characters and certain scenes so clearly. They were just awesome!

Overall, Egg Marks The Spot is an excellent children's story that will make you smile, laugh out loud, and crave more books about Skunk and Badger. I just LOVED it!! And, I would happily recommend it, along with the first book in the series, Skunk and Badger, to anyone looking for a new children's book series to dive into - you will LOVE these books to bits!!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book!