★★★★ Once upon a time, a word was born. The English language is a twisty beast. Words are picked up from all sorts of countries, time periods and languages and then are funneled into English. When you understand the history and meaning of the words you use, you also gain a better understanding of language - and… Continue reading Once Upon a Word – Jess Zafarris
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The Chronicles of the Virago: Book II, The Apprentus – Michael Bialys
Another month, another tierlist! While you probably know where this one ranks, check out the BookTube Video to see the rest! The Written Review: "Don't just watch the adventure...be the adventure." Makenna Grace Gold is an average thirteen-year-old...kind of. She enjoys school, has a best friend (Sam) and just so happens to be the Virago. So, she's not the… Continue reading The Chronicles of the Virago: Book II, The Apprentus – Michael Bialys
ABC Dance! – Sabrina Moyle, Eunice Moyle (Illustrations)
★★★★★ The Foxes Fandango - just look at them dance! This spirited and lively ABC book is sure to get your toes tapping! Each letter is represented by a different animal dancing and strutting their stuff as the audience transverses through the alphabet. Quails quickly quickstep - they're queens of the dance. The illustrations are bold, beautiful… Continue reading ABC Dance! – Sabrina Moyle, Eunice Moyle (Illustrations)
The Story of Harriet Tubman – Christine Platt
★★★★★ ...she was curious about another way she had heard people escape slavery - the Underground Railroad. Harriet Tubman, born Araminta "Minty" Ross, is one of the most famous women in America's history. But she was not always the strong woman that everyone knows and loves - once she was a child, just like you. Though,… Continue reading The Story of Harriet Tubman – Christine Platt
Navigating Indieworld -Julie A. Gerber &Carole P. Roman
I'm so excited to announce my latest Booktube Video all about the wonderful and fabulous world of Carole P Roman! (Check it out!) ★★★★ ½ To Do List 1 - Write your book. So. You want to be an indie writer, but don't know where to start? Then allow me to direct you to this book. Carole P Roman… Continue reading Navigating Indieworld -Julie A. Gerber &Carole P. Roman
Lemon Yellow – Rita Delude
I can tell you what his hitting feels like. It hurts. Max lives with a bully - his father - and no matter what he thinks, he's following in his dad's footsteps more every day. He yells at kids smaller than him, shoves them away and even scares some of the teachers. Then one day, Bucky… Continue reading Lemon Yellow – Rita Delude
Don’t Check Out This Book! – Kate Klise, M. Sarah Klise
★★★★★ Tell Ms. Danjerous she can put her books in the first-floor broom closet. That should be big enough for a library. Appleton Elementary School just hired a new librarian - Rita B. Danjerous - and she's immediately ruffling feathers. From her no-nonsense attitude towards sneaky adults, her secret green dot collection and her willingness to do whatever is… Continue reading Don’t Check Out This Book! – Kate Klise, M. Sarah Klise
The Never Tilting World – Rin Chupeco
★★★★ A demoness is what men call a goddess they cannot control. Twin goddesses have always ruled Aeon but seventeen years ago, one of the twins refused a prophecy and the Breaking happened. When the Breaking occurred, the world ground to a halt. Half of it became a fiery desert and the other half is a frozen… Continue reading The Never Tilting World – Rin Chupeco
FLUX – M.J. Woods
I am royally screwed. Pam Clayton, a Canadian university student, is thrown for a loop when all of her best-laid plans come to waste and her fourth year is completely up in the air. Daryl Oates ("Oates") is invited to his friend Aidan's family's vacation home to work on an app that's just about to take up. He heads… Continue reading FLUX – M.J. Woods
How-To Cookbook for Teens – Julee Morrison
★★★★ The first meal of the day starts here. Ahhh! What an absolutely fun introduction to cooking! This handy little guide begins with the fundamentals - how to prepare your kitchen, what dangers to be aware of and the essential cooking techniques (i.e. broiling vs boiling, knife skills and more). Cooking is a science, and by using the… Continue reading How-To Cookbook for Teens – Julee Morrison
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