How I Fell in Love with Middle Grade Fiction

23 June 2018 / thoughts / 3 Comments
How I Fell in Love with Middle Grade Fiction

My earliest memories contain books. Trips to the public library began when I was two. By the time I turned 12, I was devouring fantastical novels that would stay close to my heart for years to come. High school proved […]

3 Picture Books About Child Refugees [Review]

20 June 2018 / review / 0 Comments
3 Picture Books About Child Refugees [Review]

I don’t usually review picture books on my blog, but as I had to write a number of picture book reviews for a course, I’ve decided to share those reviews. These three books were originally noted in my bibliography, 15 […]

Al Capone Throws Me a Curve by Gennifer Choldenko [Review]

19 June 2018 / review / 0 Comments
Al Capone Throws Me a Curve by Gennifer Choldenko [Review]

Al Capone Throws Me a Curve by Gennifer Choldenko Format/Source: Hardcover /Publisher Published: May 2018 Publisher: Wendy Lamb Books Length: 226 pages Genre: Middle grade historical fiction I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. ★★★★  Moose […]

“I Can’t Believe I Haven’t Read That Yet” Inaugural Post (Help Me Choose!)

“I Can’t Believe I Haven’t Read That Yet” Inaugural Post (Help Me Choose!)

Today I’m introducing a new feature! Once a month, I’ll be curating a small list of books that make me think, “I can’t believe I haven’t read that”.  Then, I’d like you to vote on which book you think I […]

High Stakes, Fast Paced Adventure in Last Day on Mars [Review]

12 June 2018 / review / 0 Comments
High Stakes, Fast Paced Adventure in Last Day on Mars [Review]

Last Day on Mars by Kevin Emerson Series: Chronicle of the Dark Star #1 Format/Source: Library/Hardcover Published: February 2017 Publisher: Length: 336 pages Genre: Middle grade science fiction Cybils 2017 finalist ★★★½       Last Day on Mars, the first book in a […]