J.R.R. Tolkien ed. by Peter Hunt [Talkin’ About Tolkien]

26 May 2020 / review / 6 Comments
J.R.R. Tolkien ed. by Peter Hunt [Talkin’ About Tolkien]

This lively collection of original essays examines The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings in the light of children’s literature theory and approaches, as well as from adult and fantasy literature perspectives. Exploring issues such as gender, language, worldbuilding, and ecocriticism, the volume also places Tolkien’s works in the context of a range of visual media, including Peter Jackson’s film adaptations. Goodreads Review ✍🏻 The cover and title of […]

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#RamadanReadathon Wrap-up [MG and YA Reviews]

24 May 2020 / brief reviews / 0 Comments
#RamadanReadathon Wrap-up [MG and YA Reviews]

Amal Unbound by Aisha SaeedFormat/source: ebook/LibraryPublished: May 2018Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books (Penguin Random House)Length: 240 pages Genre: Contemporary fictionTarget Age: 9+#OwnVoices: Author is Muslim and of Pakistani descent 🍂 Q&A @ PW 🍂 Review by Sara @ Hijabi Librarians 🍂 Review by Fadwa @ Word Wonders 12 years old Amal, growing up in a Pakistani village, has just begun to realize that society places less value on girls than boys. She is the standard contemporary middle grade character with […]

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35 Middle Grade Fantasy Faves [Wyrd & Wonder]

22 May 2020 / list / 12 Comments
35 Middle Grade Fantasy Faves [Wyrd & Wonder]

Preamble Today’s post features my favourite middle grade fantasy books. I chose titles that are personal faves. These books were all 4+ star reads for me. A list of ‘best middle grade fantasy’ would look a little different. These books represent what I think of when I hear fantasy. For me, fantasy features happenings that could never occur in our world. Fantasy roots itself in imagination and magic. (I am […]

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“I Can’t Believe I Haven’t Read That Yet” #12 [Wyrd & Wonder]

19 May 2020 / can't believe haven't read / 16 Comments
“I Can’t Believe I Haven’t Read That Yet” #12 [Wyrd & Wonder]

March’s Result – A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki The previous theme was rereads. A Tale for the Time Being came out a few votes ahead. You can read my original review here. It’s been almost six years since I first read the story. Since then, I spent a year living in Japan and I now live in British Columbia – the two main settings of this […]

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Indian No More [MG Review]

17 May 2020 / review / 4 Comments
Indian No More [MG Review]

Indian No More by Charlene Willing McManis with Traci SorrellFormat/Source: Hardcover/ LibraryPublished: Sept. 2019Publisher: Tu Books (Lee & Low)Length: 211 pages Genre: Historical fictionTarget Age: 8+#OwnVoices: Yes (discussed below) Review ✍🏻 About the Book Indian No More is an #ownvoices title, based on the experiences of Charlene Willing McManis’ family. McManis was a baby when her Umpqua tribe was terminated in 1950s and her family moved to Los Angeles. When McManis learned she had terminal cancer, she […]

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