A Troubled Peace By: L.M. Elliot Before I go into the book, let me preface it by letting you know A Troubled Peace is the sequel to Under a War-Torn Sky. Both are excellent books – published some time ago, and very much worth the read. I read Under a War-Torn Sky at least… Continue reading Book Recommendation: Young Adult
The Lost Kingdom of Bamarre By Gail Carson Levine First, can I just say that Gail Carson Levine is one of my literary heroes? She, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and Lois Lowry make up my bookshelf dream team. So when I got to MEET Ms. Levine at her newest book event, I may or may not… Continue reading Book Recommendation – Middle Grade
Book Review Has Anyone Seen Jessica Jenkins? By: Liz Kessler Liz Kessler is one of my favorite middle-grade authors, since she writes about my two favorite things: middle school and a little bit of magic. This book is no different, and we have the privilege of following around middle-schooler Jessica Jenkins, who discovers in… Continue reading Book Review – Middle Grade
Creativity, I’ve decided, isn’t something that fades as we get older. It might look different in our adult lives, but it’s there just the same, and it’s a part of who we are which, if we let it, can be a bridge into the minds and hearts of our children. After spending a few years teaching… Continue reading 3 Ways to Bolster Your Child’s Creativity (and your own!)
North of Nowhere By: Liz Kessler Liz Kessler, author of the bestselling Emily Windsnap series, is a wizard at writing magical realism (pun intended 😉). Her strength is writing about contemporary, real-life girls who stumble upon a bit of magic in the real world. North of Nowhere is quite possibly my favorite book I’ve… Continue reading Book Recommendation – Middle Grade
Dory Fantasmagory By: Abby Hanlon I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Dory is the coolest kid on the block. Dory Fantasmagory, by Abby Hanlon, is a brilliant and hilarious beginning chapter book for young readers, ages 6-8. Who will love this book: Readers of Barbara Park’s Junie B. Jones series. Dory… Continue reading Book Recommendation – Young Readers
Tuesdays at the Castle by: Jessica Day George The only thing better than a lovely book is a lovely book in a series. That way, when you fall in love with a character, you can keep up with him/her! Tuesdays at the Castle, by Jessica Day George, is the first book in its… Continue reading Book Recommendation – Middle Grade
