"After weeks at sea, we finally spotted the monster." Dr. Pierre Arronax and his assistant are on the case - a mysterious being keeps sinking ships all over the ocean. But just as they make their move to take down the monster (with the help of a sailor and his harpoon), they discover that their… Continue reading 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
The Book Machine ~ Laurie Duersch
"I need more books. I just can't get enough." In this gorgeous little picture book, our main character is a book fiend - reading anything and everything! And just when he is about to run out of books, inspiration strikes though with one VERY big caveat! "Perhaps I could make my own. Then I can… Continue reading The Book Machine ~ Laurie Duersch
Fly Fishing with Papa ~ Christopher Robbins
"We walk single file along the worn trail, passing oaks, Indian paintbrush, wallflower and gooseberry ... 'It's a perfect day to fish.' " In this story, the papa and his child are getting ready for a fishing adventure - going to their familiar little spot in the river...but fishing isn't just about catching fish. The… Continue reading Fly Fishing with Papa ~ Christopher Robbins
The Folded Ghosts ~ Scotti Mann
"There was a feeling of electricity running through the entire attic, and everything seemed to slow down and speed up all at once." Siblings Jack, Eva, and GG used to be excited about moving into a new house but a quick trip up a secret passage quickly unleashes something far more sinister than any of… Continue reading The Folded Ghosts ~ Scotti Mann
Big Billy the Bully ~ Scotti Mann
"...Jack met with trouble - the bullying kind.For this year a new student showed up in classAnd then some not-quite-so-nice things came to pass..." School is starting again for Jack's class and this year is already turning into a doozy. The new kid (Billy) looks like he should be a teacher - so tall and strong -… Continue reading Big Billy the Bully ~ Scotti Mann
Alphabet of Oddities ~ Ronald Porcelli
"A is for Adzooks that walk with no head.B is for Boozins that feed on the dead." Every so often you pick up and are truly blown away. I've read quite a few alphabet books in my time - but never one like this. Working with negative space, each two-page spread contained one page with… Continue reading Alphabet of Oddities ~ Ronald Porcelli
Welcome Back!
Hello there! Missed you all! It's been a hot minute since I posted to the blog portion of my website. I've definitely missed reviewing books on here and Goodreads - it was my life for so long to read and post reviews - that I became more than a little burnt out. Without going into… Continue reading Welcome Back!
Grady Whill and the Templeton Codex -Carole P. Roman
Grady Whill and Aarush Patel are best friends - they may have their quirks but that never seemed to matter when they are together. They look out for each other and make the two halves of a team.Templeton Academy is THE most prestigious high school, and it comes to no one's surprise that Aarush is… Continue reading Grady Whill and the Templeton Codex -Carole P. Roman
Merry and Bright – Debbie Macomber
Merry Smith has her days filled - between her time-consuming job, her loving (but hectic) family and the holidays right around the corner - she doesn't have time for anything else. But apparently, her mom and younger brother think she does. They signed her up for a dating website and while Merry first thinks it will be a… Continue reading Merry and Bright – Debbie Macomber
Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts – Karen Kleiman, Molly McIntyre (illustrator)
This was truly a lovely book. While I don't have plans to have a baby any time soon, I do still find myself seeking out books like this. Because...quite frankly, motherhood does scare me but I have a feeling that the more prepared I am, the easier it will be when it finally happens (fingers crossed). This is one… Continue reading Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts – Karen Kleiman, Molly McIntyre (illustrator)
Miranda Reads 