Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Have you ever had one of those days where everything seems to go wrong? In Spark, Becky and her friends have a series of days far worse than any rough day that you’re picturing in your mind. In this near-future thriller, Canadians Becky and Meghan are looking forward to meeting up with a couple of […]
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A modern fairy tale that triumphs liberty over oppression. Among a clan of gardeners, Og stands out like a sore thumb rather than a gnome with a green thumb. While the others are skilled horticulturists, mechanically inclined Og would rather spend his time figuring out how tools work than using them to cultivate the soil.
A frightfully fun young adult horror adventure. Sometimes it can be difficult to embrace the peculiarities that make us unique. This is especially true for high-schooler Kali. Internally, she represents many young girls, juggling feelings of inadequacies and teen angst. On the outside, however, she couldn’t be more different from her peers. Derisively called the
An excellent choice for anyone that enjoys dystopian fiction. Fifteen-year-old Nestor Hardy, having grown up in an isolated countryside ranch with his aunt, has only experienced the outside world through second-hand stories. When his aunt dies, Nestor determines to make the arduous trek to the city so that he can find a doctor that can
A delightfully enlightening representation of a wide variety of lively traditions. While the Lunar New Year and its associated celebrations are eagerly anticipated by billions of the planet’s inhabitants, this holiday is unfamiliar to much of the world living outside of Asia. Thanks to author Yobe Qiu, children everywhere can eagerly join in the exciting
Full of vivid scenes and relatable characters. Moving to a different state can be a traumatic experience. Especially for a thirteen year old. Jack has to make all new friends, navigate a new school, and ultimately figure out where he fits in. At least he has his dad, who is as much a close friend
A fascinating exploration of the connection between science and theology. In the early 17th century, the Galileo affair created a significant rift between science and religion. In time, this gap slowly filled in as religious views conceded to mounting scientific evidence. The chasm, however, was torn wide open once again upon Charles Darwin’s publication of
A spirited horror story that young adult audiences will devour. Four teens living in a post-apocalyptic setting deal with challenges within their group while trying to survive the fearsome threats outside. The world that Kieran, Emily, Andrew and Carissa find themselves in is a place where zombie-like creatures, called Feasters, roam the streets looking to
Plotkin is as credible of a writer about bonds and bondsmen as you could hope for. When you were a child playing board games, it was as simple as rolling doubles or using a ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ card to be released from jail. As an adult living in the real world, the situation
Nelson takes literary snapshots of his life and shares them with readers in full color. While spending a year abroad teaching English to students in Ecuador, Tyrel Nelson documented his experiences and now shares them in this lively book of memoirs. The content of Stories from Ecuador, however, is scarcely about the rewarding process of
Nusti and Lili are a pair of cheerful squirrels that embark together on their first day of school. At forest school, they meet their rabbit teacher and a variety of other woodland creature classmates. The teacher, Miss Jade, has fun and interesting activities for the young students in her class to enjoy. After lunch and
Shares the positive message with children that they have a world of opportunity ahead of them. “What do you want to be when you grow up?” It’s a question that we were all asked when we were children. And now, as adults, it’s something that we’ve likely asked the children in our lives. The topic
Children of Little Might begins as a drama about an autistic boy named Montague that is dealing with a host of issues. As if trying to communicate with adults that don’t understand him and dealing with school bullies weren’t enough, Monty is still grieving the death of his father. However, what begins as a typical
A lively and entertaining story. Teaching young children about mythology can be enlightening and entertaining for both the child and the parent. Through it, we are introduced to new cultures and beliefs, which helps us to be more understanding of those from all over this world we live in. With this in mind, Rachelle Jones
A beautifully illustrated and delightfully entertaining story. Mrs. Brown is well known in Happyville for the award-winning apple pies that she makes. In addition to benefiting her dessert-loving family, this reputation has caught the attention of a curious scientist, Newton the Newt. Newton has developed a remarkable powder that can cause delicious pies to grow
Two friends, Bear and Dragon Cat, challenge each other to wild dares that include eating crazy foods and singing silly songs. As they play together, the two of them also use their imaginations to conjure invisible kittens and magic carpets. And when Bear and Dragon Cat take their flying carpet out for a joyride, it
Mysterious intrigue, tense action, and Indiana Jones-esque adventure. When an artifact from Cleopatra’s tomb is stolen from her local museum, Maggie Edwards is on the case. She quickly discovers that this robbery is not just a minor crime, but may actually be a clue to the discovery of a legendary, long-hidden piece of history. With
Be transported back in time in this nostalgic backstage glimpse at an iconic folk trio. Music has been evolving for as long as there has been music. In fact, it’s difficult to remember or imagine a time when a cheeky song lyric might be met with as much scorn as the gyration of Elvis’ hips.
A wonderful book that sparks imagination and curiosity. Brandon’s family takes him to vibrant Hong Kong to see the sights and also to visit with his extended family. However, before the plane even lands Brandon catches a glimpse of something more thrilling than his parents imagined he would. What begins as a brief flash of
An exceptional book for pre-readers and beginning readers. When Mr. and Mrs. Brown build their farm, they realize that it is lonely without animals. So, one by one, the animals begin to arrive. From a horse and a cow to a puppy and a duck, a variety of animals slowly populate the evolving farm, much
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A compelling romance with as much depth and allure as the ocean itself. Isolated by the surrounding ocean, the island Zaria grew up on is the only world she has ever known. Thus, when a strange boy washes ashore one day, she can’t even imagine where he came from. Keeping his existence a secret, for
A superbly told, poignant tale that is filled with heart and soul. Matt is a self-conscious, introverted teen from a stable, caring family. Lia is a free spirited girl carrying greater burdens than her carefree demeanor would ever let on. When the two of them meet, their connection is instantaneous. However, between Matt’s taunting peers
