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SURVIVING SUMMER CAMP

It was snowing outside as I was reading SURVIVING SUMMER CAMP. I soon forgot about the cold as this heartwarming story took hold. Eddy is the main character pictured on the cover. He’s a kid who just likes to stay … Continue reading

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MAGIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: A CHRISTMAS TRILOGY

The holiday season is almost here and I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than by joining the blog tour for MAGIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: A CHRISTMAS TRILOGY. Included in the hardback are all 3 stories from the … Continue reading

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THE FIREFLY CROWN

The story started a little slow for me, but I’m glad I didn’t stop. The plot keeps deepening right through to the thrilling conclusion. The Firefly Crown is a magical story centered upon 12-year-old Yumi who narrates the tale. She … Continue reading

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HOW TO SAVE AN OTTER

This first book in Kate Messner’s WILDLIFE RESCUE series is a chapter book, but a good one for those emerging middle grade readers who need something with a shorter page count. I often have parents asking me for this type … Continue reading

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DOUBLE FEATURE FRIDAY

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ First up is the appealing graphic novel, WINGING IT. Luna lost her mother when she was just a baby. The only things she has to keep that person in her thoughts are her name, old photos, and nature journals. … Continue reading

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A COVER REVEAL for Lianna and the Hombit by Valinora Troy

I’ve gotten to know Valinora through her frequent participation and support for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday (MMGM). I was thrilled when she asked if I would be a part of her cover reveal for Lianna and the Hombit. The new … Continue reading

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MONSTER TREE

This heartfelt and enjoyable read debuted last year, but I never had the opportunity to feature a review. Now with the paperback releasing this month, it’s a perfect time to take care of that omission. Linus became interested in art … Continue reading

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THE VALE

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been creeping into our lives for longer than you might guess. There are positives and negatives surfacing in news sources across the globe. Now we have the entertaining and engaging middle grade story with the unassuming … Continue reading

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10 TRUTHS ABOUT JAMES PONTI (and Day 2 of my Lucky 13 Giveaway)

In the Sherlock Society Series the main characters play a game called the 5 W’s to determine if a statement is true or false. You can read the books to be entertained by this thinking type game, but for today … Continue reading

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LISSA LOVES BUGS and 2 other Ecology/Conservation related titles!

Having an interest at an early age in animals and plants will serve to benefit our world. Here are several choices to engage middle grade readers with what they can do to become a friend of the earth. First up … Continue reading

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