By: Manuela Soares "He had always wanted more-and look where that had gotten him." Tor, Ch. 13. This is a story chock-full of adventure, friendship, and reflection. I think that everyone at some point in their lives has questioned the path they're on in life; that's part of being human. On Emblem Island though, the... Continue Reading →
Phoenix Rising (The Elementalists Book 1)
Author: Ephie Risho & Celia RishoGet it here! When a flying creature suddenly sets fire to their home, the villagers scramble to help. But for Amber, a twelve-year old daydreamer, it’s just the beginning. At the urging of the mischievous pixies, she decides to risk everything in search for answers. If it really was the... Continue Reading →
Mariah’s ARC Review of “The Meow Guardians” by Maria Vermisoglou
By: Mariah Brown This is my first book that I have ever read by Maria Vermisoglou. I loved The Meow Guardians. I have never read a book that is mostly about animals acting like humans, but this one makes you believe that cats and dogs could really be secret agents. I felt like I was... Continue Reading →
The Meow Guardians: A Holiday Mini
Author: Maria VermisoglouGet it here! This Christmas the holiday spirit is under threat and only a special stray can save it! The name's Ginger, AKA Agent Meow 01. Usually, I spend my free time searching for scraps and getting chased by dogs, like the stray cat that I am. But this Christmas, everything changes. When... Continue Reading →
Princess Olive
Author: Jonathan DeglerGet your copy here! Princess Olive needed a break. Normally, she was a bright, devoted, and loyal princess, but she’d never known rebellion, and the idea of running away for the weekend sounded exhilarating and freeing. She expected to spend the weekend shopping and escaping the stress of her family, but unknown nefarious forces had... Continue Reading →
ETHAN MURPHY and the Race for the Incan Crown (The Ethan Murphy Series Book 2)
Author: Anita MishraGet your copy here! ★★ BOOK TWO of the Ethan Murphy series ★★ What happens when a lost relic means more than just an archeological find? Thirteen-year-old Ethan, a genius at riddles and puzzles, is still settling into his new life at ROM Agency when a mysterious break-in turns his whole world upside down. A... Continue Reading →
The Little Molecule
Author: Alita NicholasGet your copy here! A little molecule struggles to achieve his dream while surviving in a chaotic world. Accompany him through the inevitable dangers and unexpected wonders as he learns what it means to challenge others' perceptions of him, in order to find his true place in the world. Recommended for all age groups. (Some... Continue Reading →
Ethan Murphy And The Quest For The Minal
Author: Anita MishraGet your copy here! A middle-grade action, adventure, and mystery--a must-read! Thirteen-year-old Ethan Murphy lived with his mother and had little to do with the outside world. He possessed unique puzzle-solving abilities. When he received his grandfather's letter, which said, "Your aunt has been abducted just like your father," everything changed for Ethan. He set... Continue Reading →
Gravy the Elephant: And Other Stories to Make You Smile
Author: Jessica FortenberryGet your copy here! Enjoy reading about Gravy and his friends who learn how to survive and happily co-exist as they travel across the African desert. Also included are the first few stories of Tina and Sarah, two stuffed bears, who, along with their humans, travel the United States. Four bonus stories perfectly... Continue Reading →
The Journeys of Gershom and Jasmine
Author: Jessica FortenberryGet your copy here! When Gershom finds out that he’s being moved to yet another foster home, he grabs his sister and together they run away to find their birth mother, who just happens to live eight states away, in Alabama. The siblings face hunger, loneliness, and fear, but with the help of... Continue Reading →