Interview with Cherie Colyer, author of middle grade action Friends to the End Twelve-year-old Zach is convinced he'll never be happy without his best friend Jeremy by his side. But both of their lives changed with a bang five months ago, and as far as Zach's concerned, it's his fault Jeremy will never see his … Continue reading Interview+Giveaway: Friends to the End by Cherie Colyer
Review+Giveaway: People of the Sun by Ben Gartner
My review of middle grade fantasy People of the Sun by Ben Gartner The explosive reveal about who John and Sarah really are and why they’re traveling through time, with their most gut-wrenching challenge yet. In the time of the Aztec, a scoundrel named Cortés arrives and the kids are forced to make an extremely … Continue reading Review+Giveaway: People of the Sun by Ben Gartner
Review+Giveaway: The Order of Time Series by Scott P. Southall
Featuring The Order of Time Series by Scott P. southall, plus my review of book 1 Picture two twelve-year-old fraternal twins who are like night and day. She is a smart and highly organised MMA fighter. He’s not a fighter, he’s a lover of history, art and Star Wars. Despite their differences they are one … Continue reading Review+Giveaway: The Order of Time Series by Scott P. Southall
Interview+Giveaway: The Dark Beast by Dave Maruszewski
Featuring an interview with Dave Maruszewski, author of middle grade The Dark Beast Recently knighted squires Raven, Romda, and Ravai are tasked to help a nearby priest. However, this simple errand turns into much more. They cross paths with the Dark Beast. After that brief encounter, they soon realize the Beast’s plans to destroy an … Continue reading Interview+Giveaway: The Dark Beast by Dave Maruszewski
Review+Giveaway: Spell Sweeper by Lee Edward Födi
Review of Middle grade fantasy Spell Sweeper by Lee Edward Födi There's nothing magical about wizard school . . . at least, not for Cara Moone. Most wizard kids spend their days practicing spells and wielding wands, but Cara? She’s on the fast track to becoming a MOP (a.k.a. Magical Occurrence Purger). You see, when … Continue reading Review+Giveaway: Spell Sweeper by Lee Edward Födi
Review+Giveaway: T. Ball and the Rise of the Worldspinners by Stephen James Moore
Review of T. Ball and the Rise of the Worldspinners by Stephen James Moore The Stage Is Set "What's up, dude? Name's Hector," said the offbeat rabbit, his long ears stuffed in a bulging cap. "I am Tobias Oakwood Ball," replied the young hedgehog, puffing out his spines. Newfound friends and future companions, T. Ball … Continue reading Review+Giveaway: T. Ball and the Rise of the Worldspinners by Stephen James Moore
Review+Giveaway: Kyle and Corey and the Game-Store Mystery by Joe Stephens
Review of Kyle and Corey and the Game-Store Mystery by Joe Stephens Kyle & Corey Holley (15 and 12) live in Fairly Springs, a small southern beach town. Kyle is a budding engineer; Corey is impetuous, funny and sports-crazy. Like most brothers, they fight often, but they also solve crimes—like the rash of recent robberies … Continue reading Review+Giveaway: Kyle and Corey and the Game-Store Mystery by Joe Stephens
Excerpt+Giveaway: Dread Watch by Jared Agard
Featuring middle grade supernatural thriller Dread Watch by Jared Agard A secret fear. An antique pocket watch with a tragic past. When 8th grader Caleb Meyer stumbles upon the old watch at an abandoned railroad museum, he's sure that if he has it, all his fears will vanish. But the watch is more than just … Continue reading Excerpt+Giveaway: Dread Watch by Jared Agard
Review+Giveaway: Sophie Washington Lemonade Day by Tonya Duncan Ellis
Review of middle grade Sophie Washington: Lemonade Day by Tonya Duncan Ellis When Life Gives You Lemons…Make Lemonade Sixth-grader Sophie Washington and friends learn lessons about entrepreneurship and team work when they sign up for a city-wide, Lemonade Day event. Sophie wants to buy her mother something special for her birthday, but she’s short on … Continue reading Review+Giveaway: Sophie Washington Lemonade Day by Tonya Duncan Ellis
Review+Giveaway: Relatively Normal Secrets by C.W. Allen
Review of middle-grade mystery adventure Relatively Normal Secrets by C.W. Allen Like most siblings, Tuesday and Zed don't always get along. Unlike most siblings, their arguments are over things like whether their parents are hiding a life of crime, or are simply the weirdest adults on the planet. When they decide to go on the … Continue reading Review+Giveaway: Relatively Normal Secrets by C.W. Allen