Jen Calonita’s Charmed returns to a world where life after “ever after” means reform — reform of anyone (or anything) considered wicked.
Browsing: Middle Grade
Writing is the way “Hour of the Bees” author Lindsay Eager processes the world. And writing for young people is a privilege and responsibility, she says.
In Alexander Vance’s “Behind the Canvas” you enter a world where paintings are alive. It’s a wild ride through history and the creative process.
“The Adventures of Lettie Peppercorn” is definitely quirky. The novel is carried by a cast of imaginative and colorful characters that entice you to keep turning pages.
“The Cat Who Came in Off the Roof” was written in 1970, and the author passed away in 1995. Translator David Colmer has modernized the tale without losing the sharp, clean prose that makes it comfortable and inviting.
When Stacy McAnulty’s son asked for a “real life” dinosaur for his 5th birthday, his mom got creative and wrote him “Dino Files: A Mysterious Egg.” It’s the first book in a new middle-grade series.
In many ways, “The Night Parade” feels like a Hayao Miyazaki film. There’s a lyrical feel to author Kathryn Tanquary’s prose, which lends itself well to the magical world she creates.
At first glance, “Paper Wishes” is an unassuming book, but it is oh so much more. Lois Sepahban’s look at the internment of Japanese-Americans during WWII is by far one of the best books I’ve read in a long time.
If you’ve been following my blog, then you know I’m a fan of Jennifer A. Nielsen. Her books are interesting, complex, full of action and packed with heart. “Rise of the Wolf” is no different.
ICYMI looks at books that have already been released that deserve a second look. This edition features “Diva and Flea,” “Tale of Rescue” and “Fearsome Creatures of the Lumberwoods.”