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August 14, 2020
Book Review: James and the Giant Peach
Ride along on the adventure of a lifetime as James travels across the ocean on a giant peach with his new giant bug friends. This fantastic tale will delight and fill you with wonder. James and the Giant Peach is an imaginative classic that we inspire young readers. It’s filled with interesting characters and high fun adventure.
August 7, 2020
Merchandise Store added to Teespring
I’m thrilled to announce that I have launched a merchandise store on Teespring for T-shirts, mugs, and more themed after my books! Show off to all of your friends with a cool T-shirt of Alvin floating to the Land without Color under his gum bubble. Or jump into action with T-shirt of the Sugar Soldiers or Spider Riders. Snuggle up with an adorable pillow of Alvin eating ice cream.
August 4, 2020
Great Summer Reads
Summer is almost over. Boredom is setting in as kids are tired of the constant running around for activities in June and July. School is still a few weeks off and they are not ambitious enough to start any new projects. It is the perfect time to settle into a great summer read. Take time to relax before schools starts and enjoy these fantastic books.
July 29, 2020
Book Review: The Littles have a Wedding
Planning weddings are always an exciting adventure. Especially when the weddings involve bringing together a community of tiny people only six inches tall. Traveling for days across neighborhoods with the dangers of cats or being discovered by regular sized people. Now imagine doing that in one day. The Littles Have a Wedding is a fun addition to The Littles series that lets young readers get to know the characters even more. We meet more littles and learn more about that world.
June 27, 2020
Book Review: IA: Union
Finally free on the dangers of gangs, drugs, and worse in the massive ghetto he grew up in, Naz should be feeling great. His dream came true. But he is uneasy. The price was too high. His sister’s murderer is still out there. And he knows that he needs to go back. Discover the heart-pounding conclusion to the wonderful IA series. Ride along as Naz connects with old friends and meets new enemies. Soon he realizes that it will take more than his super powers to discover the truth behind it all.
Book Review: The Girl Who Drank the Moon
When a baby is sacrificed by frightened villagers to a witch, they would have never predicted that the infant would grow up to be a witch herself. As she reaches the age of thirteen, her magic was bubbling to the surface. Soon she would learn the truth behind the evil threatening the land. The Girl Who Drank the Moon is an exciting, high fantasy that will delight young readers. Discover the magical world of a girl learning to realize her magic.
Book Review: Hatchet
Lost in the woods. No food. No supplies. Only a hatchet to survive. Can thirteen year old Brian stay alive alone hundreds of miles from civilization? Discover the thrilling, survival adventure Hatchet. This heart pounding book will keep readers at the edge of their seat as Brian fights through every obstacle.
Book Review: The Twits
Laugh out loud at the silliest book I have read in ages. The Twits are pair of horrible, stupid people. Husband and wife. With nothing productive to do, all they focus on is playing ridiculous tricks on one another. This book is riotous romp that will have young readers in stitches. Each crazy prank builds on the other, escalating the amusement.
Book Review: 1984
War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength. Big Brother is always watching you. In a world where the government controls everything, including your speech and thoughts, a man risks everything to follow his heart and embark on a forbidden romance with a woman. Discover the quintessential dystopian future of 1984. This powerful, thought provoking book will change your life. It is simply a must read for everyone, young and old.
Book Review: The Supadupa Kid
Have you ever dreamt of becoming a superhero? Imagine one day being a regular kid and the next having super powers that you can use to rescue people and save the day. That is exciting tale of The Supadupa Kid. Javon is an average kid with a tattle-tale little sisters and a neighborhood bully who always picks on him. Young readers will love this action-packed tale as he learns to use his powers and becomes a real hero.
