Another wonderful addition to this series! I learned so much about eels, I had no idea that they were so mysterious and for so long we knew nothing about where they came from. I now want to do more research and learn even more about this amazing and mysterious creatures.

It's not too often that a nonfiction book in this format makes an enjoyable read-aloud, but Rahcel Poliquin's Eels is both informative and fun. I'm looking forward to using it in the classroom!

Eels by Rachel Poliquin; Nicholas John Frith is a children's nonfiction book currently scheduled for release on June 23 2020. Meet Olenka, an ordinary eel. Did I hear you say, “But aren’t eels just long slippery slimy fishy-things that . . . hmm. Is there anything else to know about eels?” You bet your buttons there is! Sit back and hold on tight, because Olenka is going to amaze you with superpowers such as double invisibility and shape-shifting, and the super secret Lair of the Abyss (that means a top-secret deep-sea hideout). In fact, Olenka's life is so impossibly extraordinary, it has baffled the smartest scientists in the world for thousands of years.

Eels is a book with a lively blend of information, narrative, illustration, and science. I never thought much about eels, and thought I knew everything that I needed to. Well, this book proved me wrong very quickly. I enjoyed learning about the strange skills of the eel, and how they change to move and survive. I thought the humor, interesting facts, and illustrations kept the text from feeling too dense, while I still learned a great deal. I am very glad that I requested this from Netgalley, and I think my daughter would love to add this book to our home collection. I really like the inclusion of a glossary and resources for further research, which includes books for adults and websites. This is the forth book in a series about animals and their unique skills. I have not yet read the others, but after this I think I will.

Eels is an informative and entertaining read that I never knew I wanted. I think it will appeal to a wide range of readers and would be a great addition to libraries and school collections.

What a fun way to get kids interested in different creatures! Heck, even as an adult, I was enthralled with this book about eels, which is certainly not a topic I would normally read about. I may not be the one in charge of nonfiction purchases for my library (unless they're graphic novels), but I will absolutely request this from my coworker who is, as well as the previous titles in the series because of how well done, fun, and informative Eels was!

Super fun text! My 11 year old read this on our first day of quarantine, and spent all of dinner telling us about eel super powers. The format is engaging, the science is explained in a way that draws the reader in, and the illustrations add entertainment and information. It is a book about eels- and both my kid and I loved it. (We don't normally care much for long, squirmy things.)

This field guide is a fabulous resource for tweens and younger teens. Illustrations and interesting tidbits abound. The writing is a bit campy and tries a little too hard, but the facts speak for themselves. This guide could turn even someone with a fear of snakes on to the cool abilities of nature's exciting eel.

The summary is a bit cringey, so I'm hoping they change that too, as it doesn't do service to a pretty well-constructed work.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance electronic copy in exchange for my honest review.