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MIGHTY JACK Giveaway + Author Interview

Rebecca Herzog

Buy Here Hello everyone. It’s time for another book giveaway! This month I will be giving away a copy of Ben Hatke’s Mighty Jack and the Goblin King. You can read my review for it here and my review for the first book in the series, Mighty Jack, here. Seriously, these books are fantastic. Ben Hatke was kind enough to answer a few questions, and I hope that you enjoy the interview below. Be sure to check out his other books and look him up on the social media links at the end of this post. And, as always, be sure … Continue reading MIGHTY JACK Giveaway + Author Interview

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Mighty Jack and the Goblin King – MG Graphic Novel Review

Rebecca Herzog

 Mighty Jack and the Goblin King by Ben Hatke At a Glance Genre(s)/Categories: Fairy Tale, Middle Grade graphic novel Age Range: 7-12 years old Plot: When Jack and Lilly race through a portal to save Jack’s captured sister, they find a magical world filled with giants and goblins. Even with their magic beans, they have a tough time beating their foes. When things are looking hopeless, Jack turns to the Giant King for help.   Pros: I like that Goblin King picks right up where Mighty Jack (#1) left off Again, the artwork is fantastic and moves the story along … Continue reading Mighty Jack and the Goblin King – MG Graphic Novel Review

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Mighty Jack – MG Graphic Novel Review

Rebecca Herzog

Mighty Jack by Ben Hatke At a Glance Genres/Categories: Fairy tale, middle grade graphic novel Age Range: 7-12 years old Plot: Jack is dreading summer vacation because he has to watch his autistic little sister while his mom works two jobs. His summer gets way more interesting when he and his sister plant a magic garden in the back yard. This is a modern take on Jack and the Beanstalk. Pros: I love the modern twist on an old classic the artwork is engaging and excellent I love the variety of magic plants this is just an overall knock-it-out-of-the-park book … Continue reading Mighty Jack – MG Graphic Novel Review

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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? – 10/23/17

Rebecca Herzog

The weekly post where I recap all the KidLit books I’ve been reading. Occasionally, I’ll also review some adult fiction books as well.   Be sure to check out Teach Mentor Texts and Unleashing Readers to see what other kidlit readers are reading. Because, you know, we can never have too many books in our TBR pile.                                          Board Books One Sheep, Blue Sheep written by  Thom Wiley illustrated by Ben Mantle This is one of those books that is enhanced and made better by being … Continue reading It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? – 10/23/17

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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? – 10/9/17

Rebecca Herzog

The weekly post where I recap all the KidLit books I’ve been reading. Occasionally, I’ll also review some adult fiction books as well.   Be sure to check out Teach Mentor Texts and Unleashing Readers to see what other kidlit readers are reading. Because, you know, we can never have too many books in our TBR pile.                                          Picture Books Be Quiet! by Ryan T. Higgins This was a really fun book. The idea is very clever ad makes for a comical story. I especially … Continue reading It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? – 10/9/17

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Cinderella and the Furry Slippers – Picture Book Review

Rebecca Herzog

Buy Here  Cinderella and the Furry Slippers written by Davide Cali illustrated by Raphaelle Barbanegre Tundra Books, October 10, 2017 I received a free ARC of this book to review   At a Glance Type: Fairy tale picture book Age Range: 4-7 years old Plot: Cinderella hires a Fairy Godmother from a magazine ad to help her win the heart of the prince, but neither ends up quite like those in the magazines. Pros: I love the illustrations I like the fresh take on an old story good talking points to start discussions, especially about what we see in ads … Continue reading Cinderella and the Furry Slippers – Picture Book Review

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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? – 9/25/17

Rebecca Herzog

The weekly post where I recap all the KidLit books I’ve been reading. Occasionally, I’ll also review some adult fiction books as well.   Be sure to check out Teach Mentor Texts and Unleashing Readers to see what other kidlit readers are reading. Because, you know, we can never have too many books in our TBR pile.                                          I’m participating in the R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril (RIP) challenge! Click here to see the books I’ll be reading. Board Books The Bunny Rabbit Show! by Sandra Boynton We … Continue reading It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? – 9/25/17

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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 9/18/17

Rebecca Herzog

The weekly post where I recap all the KidLit books I’ve been reading. Occasionally, I’ll also review some adult fiction books as well. Be sure to check out Teach Mentor Texts and Unleashing Readers to see what other kidlit readers are reading. Because, you know, we can never have too many books in our TBR pile.                                          Board Books  Dinosaur Dance by Sandra Boynton I enjoy Sandra Boynton’s books. The illustrations in this one are cute and my 7yo daughter loved reading this one to … Continue reading It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 9/18/17

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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading – 9/11/17

Rebecca Herzog

The weekly post where I recap all the KidLit books I’ve been reading. Occasionally, I’ll also review some adult fiction books as well. Be sure to check out Teach Mentor Texts and Unleashing Readers to see what other kidlit readers are reading. Because, you know, we can never have too many books in our TBR pile.                                          I’m giving away a copy of Castle Hangnail by Ursula Vernon! Check it out and enter.   It’s a short list this week as most of my time … Continue reading It’s Monday! What Are You Reading – 9/11/17

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Book Giveaway: Castle Hangnail by Ursula Vernon

Rebecca Herzog

Castle Hangnail by Ursula Vernon   See my full review here ***Congrats to Kathy D. for winning!***   I’m in the process of finalizing prep for Hurricane Irma, but I am so excited to be doing another book giveaway this month. I absolutely enjoyed reading this book and I know that many others will too. I hope that you’ll take just a second and enter the giveaway at the end of this post. As always, it will run from Sunday (9/10/17) at midnight until 11:59pm on Saturday (9/16/17). Good luck! Other books by Ursula Vernon: Dragonbreath (Puffin Books) Hamster Princess … Continue reading Book Giveaway: Castle Hangnail by Ursula Vernon