SUNNY AND THE BORDER PATROL
CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW
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Sunny and the Border Patrol is an exciting adventure and a thoughtful exploration of redemption that proves even the most hardened hearts can change when given the chance to protect those they love. Read entire review through link below:
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KIRKUS​

​Sunny and the Border Patrol (Get it! ... Kirkus Reviews)
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"Young’s middle-grade novel chronicles friendship and peril among a group of rabbits.
Harrow and Arty are hares and the newest patrollers for the Eastside Warren. Scrounging for food, they discover a fence has been put around the last available garden—meaning their warren is doomed unless they can find a way to break through it....
The multilayered portrayal of animal society, as well as the beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Popowich that open each chapter, makes this an ideal book to spark conversation between children and adults about the larger world.
An engaging adventure that expertly wraps heavy themes in a simple bunny tale." - Kirkus Reviews


​Whistler Independent Book Awards
SUNNY AND THE BORDER PATROL
"A good plot chapter book story for a juvenile book especially to get children interested in animals and new learnings. A good fun read as well as chapters are a good size." 
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​READER VIEW

​Sunny and the Border Patrol 
Reviewed by Holly Smith for Reader Views (06/2025) 
4*- Animal Adventures 
Young and Popowich have deftly teamed up to create a fun adventure for middle-grade readers with this, the first book in The Eastside Series.  Sketched illustrations by Popowich throughout offer a fun way to break up the text as well as add personality and a personal touch to the book. Overall, Young has crafted an adventurous read. 
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FLORY GODINEZ

​"Creston author, Maureen Young’s first youth novel, Sunny and the Border Patrol, is published and was launched at a book signing in Creston on July 22. Set against the backdrop of Calgary, the action packed tale features the adventures of Harrow and Arty, two young urban hares patrolling their warren. Sunny, a bigger older hare is always bullying them. As the story unfolds we see the transformation of the guilt ridden Sunny as she is forced to protect Harrow and Arty on a secret mission. 
The hares’ perspective on human beings is insightful and humbling. From the animals' view we can see ourselves in a different light. The young hares grow in strength and character as they seek the help of owls, badgers and trees to solve their human problem. 
The youth novel and accompanying colouring book are delightfully illustrated by Calgary artist, Rebecca Popowich."
Reviewed by Flory Godinez 


Teckevec Gazette


​FRIESENPRESS
SUNNY AND THE BORDER PATROL - BEST SELLER LIST FRIESEN PRESS BOOKSTORE,
​ AUGUST 7, 2023 AMAZON

AMAZON
”MY 8YO ADVANCED READER DOVE INTO THIS STORY INSTANTLY AND READ THROUGH IT MULTIPLE TIMES IN A ROW.” - KRIS M.

AMAZON​
“I LOVE IT, IT’S NOW MY FAVOURITE BOOK" - NORA, 8 YRS. 
 

 
CLARION REVIEW

Sunny and the Border Patrol Companion Coloring Book 

​"This coloring-book companion to Maureen Young's novel Sunny and the Border Patrol Companion Coloring Book features expressive illustrations and an invitation to join the tale." - 
BERNARD AND THE BLACKGUARD
READER VIEWS

​Bernard and the Blackguard
Maureen Young FriesenPress (2025)
ISBN: 978-1038324979
Reviewed by Demetria Head for Reader Views (05/2025)
4*- An animal adventure about courage, culture, and clarity.
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WHISTLER INDEPENDENT BOOK AWARDS

"Bernard and the Blackguard is an engaging, thoughtful, and adventurous story."

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KIRKUS - Bernard and the Blackguard

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" ... early readers will likely find Young's vision as thrilling as it is sweet. A charming tale of adventure and friendship" ...Kirkus reviews
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The British Columbia Review . . . formerly The Ormsby Review
08 March 2025.
For the second chapter of a book series, an author captivates with a tale of quests and schemes and unexpected friendships… and a chatty rabbit who steals scenes. —Brett Josef Grubisic reviews Bernard and the Blackguard, by Maureen Young (illustrated by Stephanie Stasiuk Monk) (Alton: Friesen Press, 2025) $15.99 / 9781038324955

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