★★★★★ It's the calm before the storm. Or perhaps simply a lull before the next one. Archibald Finch and his family (mom, dad and older sister (Hailee)) just moved into his Grandma's scary old manor. Archibald spends the first few days exploring...and stumbles upon a mysterious globe. It has weird and strange illustrations of creepy and impossible… Continue reading Archibald Finch and the Lost Witches – Michel Guyon & Zina Kostich (illustrator)
Stone Fox – John Reynolds Gardiner
★ I honestly have not gotten whiplash like that in years. The First 95% Me: This is a classic novel. A book to be read with dignity and grace. Young William needs to save the farm, the crops and above all, his grandfather. Also me: They call him Little Willy. *uncontrollable giggles* The Last 5% What. The. Absolute.… Continue reading Stone Fox – John Reynolds Gardiner
The Story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg – Susan B. Katz
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ She didn't give up on her dream of being a lawyer because she was living in a man's world. Instead, she chose to change the world.. The Notorious RBG - that's Ruth Bader Ginsburg - is a truly remarkable woman. Ever since she was a kid she fought against injustices - whether it be the… Continue reading The Story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg – Susan B. Katz
Deep Blue – Jennifer Donnelly
★ A Special Girl who happens to be a Princess who needs to Save The World from an Unspeakable Evil... What. A. Shocker. The twist is that this is all underwater . That's right. There's a mermaid secret society who uses magic to hide and protect their kingdoms. We follow Princess Serafina. In typical YA fashion, she loses… Continue reading Deep Blue – Jennifer Donnelly
Dogs!: A Coloring and Activity Book for Kids – Valerie Deneen
★★★★ Sit! Stay! Color! This cute coloring and activity book is fabulous for the little dog lover in your life. Every coloring page featured a different dog and often included something that the breed is famous for - or at least well-known for! Scottish terriers are also called Scotties. This Scottie loves his cozy sweater. There's plenty of fun… Continue reading Dogs!: A Coloring and Activity Book for Kids – Valerie Deneen
The Story of Abraham Lincoln – Carla Jablonski
★★★★★ It was a fight for what kind of country America should be. Abraham Lincoln is one of the most famous US Presidents - but he was not always the strong, confident leader. In fact, he had the humblest of origins - no running water, electricity and a dirt floor. His mother died young and he often worked long… Continue reading The Story of Abraham Lincoln – Carla Jablonski
Over in the Woodland: A Mythological Counting Journey -Nicole Abreu & Shar Abreu, Susanna Covelli (illustrations)
★★★★★ Over in the Woodland, where the mythic creatures roam... A little griffin travels through a magical woodland during twilight - he flies past all sorts of creature families as they get ready for night. ...in the glimmer of the sun, Lived a bright father phoenix and his little phoenix one. From unicorns to dragons to cyclops… Continue reading Over in the Woodland: A Mythological Counting Journey -Nicole Abreu & Shar Abreu, Susanna Covelli (illustrations)
Diary of a Mad Brownie – Bruce Coville
★★★★ ½ "...I don't want to go. America is too far off. Not only that, from what we've seen on your television, 'tis a wild and barbaric place." Angus the brownie has lived in the wild and magical lands of Scotland his entire life. But not anymore. I am long bound to the clan McGonagall.… Continue reading Diary of a Mad Brownie – Bruce Coville
Before the Legend – J.U. Scribe
"You cannot take them!" Troy said as his small limbs flailed out... Young prince Troy has a nightmare one night - one of which he can never forget. Everything was changing. He sensed it. His nightmare features his parents - and their potential loss profoundly scares him. He wants comfort but cannot find it, he wants love but… Continue reading Before the Legend – J.U. Scribe
Keep Calm and Ask On: A No-Nonsense Guide To Fulfilling Your Dreams – Michael Samuels
★★★★ Victory is only sweet when we sweat. For fans of Just Ask the Universe and The Universe-ity, comes an all-new advice book about living your best life and achieving your goals. They want to get from point A to point B in the easiest way possible. There is nothing wrong with this. One thing I absolutely love about a… Continue reading Keep Calm and Ask On: A No-Nonsense Guide To Fulfilling Your Dreams – Michael Samuels
