Girl power packed with quirky humor and fast-paced adventure makes this into an exciting read.

Four girls with very different interests, but all talented at what they do, are called into the school's office. They can hardly believe that they have been chosen to be members of the Ultra Squad, a group, whose duty is to protect the the universe. But considering the teacher can switch from a human into an alien, who are they to argue. They are instantly given their first mission and must quickly figure out what this entire galactic fighting squad truly means before they take on a very nasty villain.

This is a fun read from start to finish. The four girls are very different, but each has their strengths and weaknesses...and a heart of gold. Although they have a few difficulties, they learn to get along quickly and help each other overcome or, at least, find a way to deal with their issues. The extra characters—side-kicks, villain, and leader—flow right in and add extra zest to make the story simply an enjoyable read.

The illustrations are bright and full of energy just like the girls. They help the fast pacing of the story flow seamlessly. Each character's personality shines as their expressions and emotions come across. The spunk is clear even in the illustrations, and this adds to the reading fun. ( )