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 →
Friday Favorites: Green Book Covers
By: Mariah Brown This week is all about green covers! For a full list of the Friday Favorites prompts, click here. Bloggers, the linky to add your post is at the bottom! A Heart so Fierce and Broken by Brigid Kemmerer is the second book in the series, and I truly believe if you love fantasy... Continue Reading →
Top Ten Tuesday: Books That Got Me Into An Author
By: Manuela Soares Happy Tuesday, readers, and welcome back to Top Ten Tuesday here at Functionally Fictional! I've been spending more time on bookstagram and booktok lately and have seen so many great reels and videos. I don't know about you, but sometimes I'll pick up a book before even reading the summary simply because... 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 →