At a Glance Category/Genre(s): Adult Dark Fantasy Age Range: 16+ From the Publisher: “Welcome to the Midnight Circus—and watch your step. The dark imaginings of fantasy icon Jane Yolen are not for the faint of heart. In these sixteen brilliantly … Continue reading Book Review – The Midnight Circus
At a Glance Category/Genre(s): Middle grade fantasy Age Range: 8-12 Plot Summary: “In the mystical realm of Bríandalör, every day the brave and the bold delve into hidden temples or forgotten dungeons, battling vile monsters and evil wizards to loot … Continue reading Book Review – Homerooms & Hall Passes
At a Glance Category/Genre(s): Middle grade contemporary fantasy Age Range: 8-12 Plot Summary: “Welcome back to Circus Mirandus . . . a place with magic so wondrous, you need to believe it to see it. “Micah Tuttle–magician in training–lives and works at Circus Mirandus … Continue reading Book Review – The Bootlace Magician
The weekly post where I recap some of the KidLit books I’ve been reading. Ocasionally, I’ll also talk about some adult fiction books as well. Be sure to check out Teach Mentor Texts and Unleashing Readers to see what other … Continue reading IMWAYR – January 13, 2020
Another year come and gone. And that means another analysis of all the books I read! I know it’s amazingly nerdy, and probably a bit boring for everyone else, but I so enjoy seeing the breakdown of age ranges, categories … Continue reading 2019 Reading Reflections
The weekly post where I recap some of the KidLit books I’ve been reading. Ocasionally, I’ll also talk about some adult fiction books as well. Be sure to check out Teach Mentor Texts and Unleashing Readers to see what other … Continue reading IMWAYR – Best of 2019
At a Glance Category/Genre(s): Middle grade sci-fi/fantasy graphic novel Age Range: 8-12 Plot Summary: “Jack and Lilly are no strangers to heroics. They’ve befriended dragons, battled giants, and even earned the loyalty of a goblin army. So when they meet … Continue reading Book Review – Mighty Jack and Zita the Spacegirl
At a Glance Category/Genre(s): Middle Grade, Mystery, Horror, Fantasy Age Range: 8-12 years old Plot: “Everyone in Timbers knows Still Cove is off-limits, with its creepy Beast sightings and equally terrifying legends. But when a bullying incident sends twelve-year-old … Continue reading The Darkdeep – Creepy Middle Grade Adventure
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
Buy Here Castle Hangnail by Ursula Vernon At a Glance Genre(s): Fantasy, Humor Age Range: 8-12 Plot: When 12 year old Molly shows up at Castle Hangnail to fill its wicked witch vacancy, the minions of the castle are a bit skeptical. Will she be able to complete the tasks set by the Board of Magic so that Castle Hangnail isn’t decommissioned and sold? Pros: Original and clever plot–I was surprised at the twists and turns funny Fun, well rounded characters I loved the idea of the minions (like Igor, not the yellow dudes) and the Minion … Continue reading Castle Hangnail – Middle Grade Review
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