Last week I reviewed book one in the Monster Moon series. When we finished reading it for homeschool last fall, my boys begged me to buy the second one. So we set aside our scheduled book for two weeks and purchased The Secret of Haunted Bog. They were totally caught up in the continuing story and […]
The Curse at Zala Manor (Monstor Moon, 1) by BBH McChiller
My boys loved this book! We read it out loud together for homeschool last Halloween (yeah, somehow I missed posting it on here) and they complained every time we had to stop. Our final day we just kept reading, covering the last 30% of the book all at once. This is not literary fiction, so […]
The Swift, by Alex Banks
I mentioned this release a few weeks ago and told you I was putting it to the top of my reading list. That’s because I read Alex Banks’ first MG book, Jump Boys, and was so impressed with the quality of the writing, editing, and formatting that I jumped at the chance to read this […]
Arms of Anu, by Christina Mercer
Recently, I featured my top MG picks from my winter reading list. Taking first place honors was Arrow of the Mist, by Christina Mercer. (Read my review.) I loved it so much I rushed to buy this sequel as soon as it became available in March and took it to Alabama with me over Spring Break. […]
The Book Without Words, by AVI
Here’s the other Avi book I read over sping break. I just adore him and freely admit he has had a very strong influence on my writing. Once a Newbery winner and twice a Newbery honor winner, his works include some of my favorite titles ever. Though I’ve liked some better than others, I’ve yet […]
Crispin: At the Edge of the World (Crispin, 2), by AVI
Yup, I read two AVI books over spring break. This is a sequel to his Newbery-winning book, Crispin: Cross of Lead (my review). It picks up immediately after Crispin and Bear make their way out of Great Wexley. (If you haven’t read book one, get thee to a library and read it. In the meantime, I won’t give any […]
Virgil Creech Takes a Swipe at Redemption, by Mark Myers
I picked this one up on a whim after seeing the book online several times and then meeting the author. I never tell authors I’m doing this anymore. That way I don’t have to report if the book sucks. In this case, I was pleasantly surprised! Here’s my two cents: I confess, as I read […]
Weight of the Crown (Princess Kandake series, book 2), by Stephanie Jefferson
I have just two more Emblazon titles lined up to share with you. I’ve been trying to read one from every author, but I keep finding myself drawn into entire series. Such is the case here. I read Stephanie’s Princess Kandake last spring, when I was screening authors to join me in the Emblazon group. […]
Arrow of the Mist, by Christina Mercer
Last time I promised you my favorite Emblazon title from over the winter. This one takes top honors! This book is a textbook example of what I love most about the children’s genres: a strong lead, incredible fantasy world, an imaginative plot, absolutely gorgeous prose, and a lingering depth to the story that I can […]
The Gypsy Pearl
Here’s another Emblazon title that I read this winter. I’m really, really excited about these next two. This one is my second favorite. It’s by one of my favorite authors–cheerleader extraordinaire and soon-to-be black belt, Lia London. You’ll have to tune in next time for my top favorite. Okay, I wrote up a fantistic review […]