Common Sense Media Review
By Mary Eisenhart
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Friends, families face dark forces in complex series finale
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 10+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Read
Parent and Kid Reviews
What's the Story?
Tiny, shy, furry Millie Maximus has no intention of being THE BIGFOOT QUEEN, whatever her father, current leader of the Yare (Bigfoot) people, has in mind. She just wants to be a singer in the human world. Her human best friend from school, Alice, who's recently discovered she's half Yare herself, is supportive. But things go very badly as they narrowly escape a kidnap attempt in New York City and find themselves fleeing to Vermont with two old ladies, determined to stop the brilliant but deranged scientist who wants to kill all the Yare and exploit their DNA. Also headed that way: their frenemy Jessica, the scientist's granddaughter and victim of his genetic experiments, and Jeremy, whose Bigfoot obsession and good intentions have led to a lot of trouble, and who now wants to just make amends. Meanwhile in Vermont, the scientist waits to spring his trap.
Is It Any Good?
Jennifer Weiner weaves a suspenseful, thought-provoking finale to her fantasy trilogy of misfit tweens finding friendship and themselves while dodging the deranged scientist who wants to kill them. As one girl goes to great lengths to avoid becoming The Bigfoot Queen, fleeing her Yare (Bigfoot) family to compete on a TV talent show in the human world, her friend discovers a possible new vocation, and a Bigfoot-obsessed kid tries to make up for past disasters caused by his bad choices, there are perils, surprises, laugh-out-loud moments, and heartstring-tugging farewells en route to the conclusion. If you haven't read the previous books in The Littlest Bigfoot series, you'll be able to follow the story, but you may miss a lot.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about Bigfoot, and why variations on the story have been popular for so many years. Do you like The Bigfoot Queen's version of the Bigfoot folk and their uneasy relationship with humans? How does it compare to other Bigfoot stories you know about?
Several characters here struggle with not being able to fit in -- and also wanting no part of the life their elders have planned for them. Do you know anyone who feels this way? Is there anything you can do to support them?
Have you ever competed in a talent show -- or just wanted to? What talent would you be sharing with the world?
Which characters demonstrate compassion and empathy? Why are these such important character strengths?
Book Details
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- Genre : Friendship
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Adventures , Friendship
- Character Strengths : Compassion , Curiosity , Empathy , Integrity
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Aladdin
- Publication date : October 24, 2023
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 8 - 12
- Number of pages : 352
- Available on : Audiobook (unabridged), Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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