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Category Archives: MG Fantasy
How We Became Intergalactic Superheroes
All his life, twelve-year-old Ben Grishop has been practically nonexistent. Hardly anyone knows who he is, he’s not good at anything no matter how hard he tries, and he blends into all chairs and benches. But when he and his … Continue reading
Max in the House of Spies
I am a big fan of historical fiction. My enthusiasm is often not shared by the 7-13 year old age group. Max in the House of Spies just might sway them over to my side. 11-year-old Max Bretzfeld lives in … Continue reading
THE PRINCESS PROTECTION PROGRAM
I didn’t expect to like a book about princesses. Boy, was I wrong. THE PRINCESS PROTECTION PROGRAM has plenty of laughs thanks to the dialog between the cast of interesting characters. Surprising twists and turns kept me reading right to the … Continue reading
IN SEARCH OF SUPERPOWERS
Angela, Sophie, Travis, and Skylar are four normal middle schoolers. Angela and her dad just moved in with her future stepmom, but the wealthy neighborhood is not what’s she used to, and relations with the future stepmom are tough. Sophie … Continue reading
Emma and the Love Spell
Emma and the Love Spell is a fun and engaging story about a preteen who has a big secret: She’s a witch. Korean American adoptee Emma has powers that are always out of control. Her non-magical parents have made her … Continue reading
CHILDREN OF THE PHOENIX
A parent recently asked me a question that I’d heard before: “My child is a visual thinker. They only read graphic novels as the images keep them focused. Any suggestions for a more prose based novel that might help broaden … Continue reading
WAND
There’s nothing new about a plot with wishes. Plenty of books use this familiar strategy to entice readers. The difficult part is making it unique and engaging. WAND has accomplished that feat with a story full of surprising twists and … Continue reading
THE GREAT WEATHER DIVINER
Punxsutawney Phil emerges from his burrow each year on February 2nd. As legend goes, if he sees his shadow then get ready for 6 more weeks of winter. Most of us have heard of about this famous groundhog, but now … Continue reading
MISGUIDED
This one came recommended to me not through the publisher or a publicist, but from an almost 13-year-old who had just finished a Kindle version of the book. The tale is set in a fictional town of Braxton, a tourist … Continue reading
CLARITY OF SIGHT
CLARITY OF SIGHT, the second book in the Magic Shoe Series, is out this week. I previously enjoyed the first story a few years back but never had room in my schedule for a featured review. To catch you up … Continue reading
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