
We were provided this month’s Owl Crate Jr. box to facilitate this review, however, all opinions are my own.
Looking for a perfect gift for the holidays How about an OwlCrate Jr. subscription box, perfect for kids ages 8 through 12. Owl Crate Jr. certainly creates excitement around reading by sending a brand new book every month to your kids.
About Owl Crate Jr.
What Andrew loved the most about OwlCrate Jr. is that each month the box has a specific theme, one that kids in his age range would absolutely go nuts over! This month’s theme was parallel worlds.

Every subscription box includes a new release book, perfect for middle grades, as well as a variety of goodies that fit with the theme. The box also includes exclusive treats from the featured author. The creators of Owl Crate Jr were very careful in the curating of each box so that readers are instinctively led to explore and think about the topic on a deeper level.
More about Owl Crate Jr.
- Boxes are curated for kids of all genders age 8-12 (or anyone still a kid at heart).
- Each month has a different theme and all books are published within 45 days of ship date.
- Each box contains 4-6 goodies, with at least one usable item or activity to encourage creativity, imagination, and exploration.
- Subscriptions are available as a monthly subscription, as well as a 3 or 6-month pre-pay subscription, which saves you a little off each box. We also offer 1, 3 or 6-month non-renewing gift options.
The Starspun Web by Sinead O’Hart

Goodreads Book Description: All her life, Tess has lived at Miss Ackerbee’s orphanage with her friends and her pet tarantula, Violet. But one day, a mysterious man named Mr. Cleat shows up and whisks Tess away to live with him. Before Tess leaves, Miss Ackerbee gives her a strange lens, and makes an even stranger admission: that Tess can travel to parallel worlds, and has been able to do so since she was found as a baby. Now, with her newfound abilities and the mysterious lens in tow, Tess must navigate life with Mr. Cleat and his nefarious housekeeper, who seem to be up to more than they let on.
As Tess learns about the lens and its role in transporting her to other worlds, she discovers that behind Mr. Cleat’s oily smiles is a darker intention: one that could bring the world to its feet. Can Tess keep her secret from Mr. Cleat, and figure out what he’s up to? And what if the lens falls into the wrong hands? With the help of Violet and her friends from the orphanage, Tess can finally discover the truth about Mr. Cleat and, more importantly, herself.
Fun Goodies


Andrew loved all of the fun goodies inside of this month’s Owl Crate Jr. box. Stickers, a patch and fun little toy!
Overall we love Owl Crate Jr., and highly recommend for young bibliophiles! If you want to subscribe, use code GRITS15 and save 15% on your first order!