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October 28, 2016
Who Wants to Live Forever? – Walking Through Walls by Karen Cioffi. Illustrated by Willow Raven. Book Review.
Click here to buy Walking Through Walls This is a book for young people who like to read chapter books that aren’t too long and have the occasional illustration. The story takes place in ancient China. A 12-year-old boy, Wang, does not want to spend his life working in the fields like his father. He … Continue reading Who Wants to Live Forever? – Walking Through Walls by Karen Cioffi. Illustrated by Willow Raven. Book Review.
October 27, 2016
Too Frightening for Kids? – Halloween Forest by Marian Dane Bauer. Illustrated by John Shelley. Book Review.
Whoa! This is one scary picture book. It starts out with the child leaving home with his or her trick-or-treat sack on his back and heading out to the forest in the dark. All Alone! The forest is made completely of bones. There are bones of cats and rats and bats all staring at the … Continue reading Too Frightening for Kids? – Halloween Forest by Marian Dane Bauer. Illustrated by John Shelley. Book Review.
October 25, 2016
Does Death Have a Conscience? – Author Kendra Hadnott – Three Random Questions Interview
Kendra Hadnott is an author, freelance writer, educator, and blogger. Welcome Kendra. You have three books in your Live series. Why did you break this into three separate books instead of making it into one long one? What is it about novellas that appeal to you? Kendra Hadnott: The entire series will actually be five novellas once it’s … Continue reading Does Death Have a Conscience? – Author Kendra Hadnott – Three Random Questions Interview
The Fantastic Adventures of Oliver Phenomena – Oliver and the Guardian Angel By Andrew Klein. Book Review.
Click on the cover to buy this book. The book grabs your interest right away with the phrase “Oliver is somewhat unusual. He has a very special ability to attract rare and unusual events.” I was intrigued to see what these events would be. But then the page says, “He understands that his mommy is gone. … Continue reading The Fantastic Adventures of Oliver Phenomena – Oliver and the Guardian Angel By Andrew Klein. Book Review.
October 24, 2016
The Fish Who Could Fly: A Tail of Discovery by Leonard W. Lambert. Illustrated by Kevin Cook. Book Review.
Click here to buy The Fish Who Could Fly: A Tale of Discovery This children’s picture book features a little fish who wants to know how to fly. The octopus and the old grumpy grouper both make fun of his dreams but his mother says, “Fish can do anything, you’d be surprised. If you … Continue reading The Fish Who Could Fly: A Tail of Discovery by Leonard W. Lambert. Illustrated by Kevin Cook. Book Review.
October 23, 2016
Why Would Animals Eat That? Recycled Sundays.
“All these years I have been a slave to humans, hiding my true nature and pretending to be dumb and witless,” said the Horse (The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis). As children, we often entertain the idea that the “dumb” animals actually talk with each other when humans are not in … Continue reading Why Would Animals Eat That? Recycled Sundays.
October 22, 2016
Got a Reluctant Reader? – Try Ninja Seals Book 2: The Metal Menace by Joe Yang
Joe Yang is a children’s book author, web cartoonist, and a huge fan of seals. And because he also loves storytelling, Joe’s also passionate about combining off-beat humor with those curious creatures. His goal is to encourage children, particularly young boys, to develop an interest in reading. Ninja Seals Book 2: The Metal Menace, is … Continue reading Got a Reluctant Reader? – Try Ninja Seals Book 2: The Metal Menace by Joe Yang
October 21, 2016
Terrifying Vengeance: The Dream Traveler by Kathrine LaFleur. Book Review.
Click here to buy The Dream Traveler: The Cardonian Chronicles Book 1 This young adult novel is Book One of The Cardonian Chronicles. LaFleur starts out the series with a bang. She sets up a terrifying situation wherein a husband and father, Barrett, must choose between trying to save his wife and endangering his teenage … Continue reading Terrifying Vengeance: The Dream Traveler by Kathrine LaFleur. Book Review.
October 19, 2016
Book Promotion on my Blog
QUERY ME FIRST. Once you have the green light, please send the following information for one book you wish to promote on my blog. A bio of no more than 100 words. A portrait picture of you. Title Picture of the cover Blurb (I do not promote books that have horror, erotica, religion, politics, … Continue reading Book Promotion on my Blog
October 18, 2016
Educational Adventure: Cindy C. Murray – Three Random Questions Interview
Cindy C. Murray is the author of the Adventures of Sophie and Scottie series. As a mother of two daughters and coming from a family of seven children, she has plenty of ideas for writing. Sophie and Scottie’s Adventures of the Monarch Mystery is the first book in The Adventures of Sophie and Scottie series. This … Continue reading Educational Adventure: Cindy C. Murray – Three Random Questions Interview
