THE LABYRINTH OF SOULS

Posted on November 16, 2025 by Greg Pattridge

This engaging and original fantasy will pull you in right to the gripping conclusion. With world building at its finest, the story is not only good for post-Halloween reading but any time of the year.

Ix Tatterfall is a girl who can see nighttime creatures in the forbidden Labyrinth of Souls. These creatures range from the harmless to the very deadly. It’s also apparent very early that Ix is somewhat of a rule breaker.

When she crosses paths with Jack, a nightmare scarecrow, she is caught by Candle Corps and sent to Candle Corps Academy. Here she meets others her age like Morrigan who has a temper and could be a real monster, and Ollie, a shy boy who loves to read. Ix finally has friends who can see what she see.

But the plot deepens when scarecrow Jack is confronted once more and all signs point to him as being the cause of nightmares escaping. He may also be trying to snatch Ix away for good.

There are so many elements of the fantasy I’m leaving out as readers new to the story should get to enjoy and be surprised by them like I was. The third person narration takes you through 45 chapters and an epilogue. The length and intricate nature of the tale will appeal those ready for a more demanding read. THE LABYRINTH OF SOULS is just what fantasy lovers will adore.

BOOK BIRTHDAY: February 11, 2025 PAGES: 336

FIVE MORE THINGS TO LIKE ABOUT: THE LABYRINTH OF SOULS by Leslie Vedder

  1. A magical school but one very different from any other. The unique classes, students, and teachers in this boarding academy bring many surprises.
  2. Smiles is supposedly a cat who appears in the mist and becomes an important link to Ix and her journey into the unknown. Smiles has a personality sure to remind you of a real cat.
  3. Spooky at times but not too bad. The nightmares are listed in the back page glossary and you might start here to alert you to what lies ahead.
  4. The girls’ friendship has many ups and down and you begin to wonder if these two will ever become lifelong friends. A great look at how characters change and develop.
  5. All the elements of a good story come together within this fantasy mystery. There’s also a heartwarming aspect of truly finding yourself.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Leslie Vedder (she/her) is an ABA bestselling author of YA and MG fantasy with girl heroes full of fun and heart. She grew up on fantasy books, anime, fanfiction, and the Lord of the Rings movies, and met her true love in high school choir. She currently lives in Colorado with her wife and two ultra-spoiled house cats. Find her online at leslievedder.com

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A DOG NAMED 647

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Greg Pattridge

For animal lovers you can’t go wrong with this heartfelt story about a girl desperate to save a dog in a puppy mill. Those who have never owned a dog just might be convinced that it is time they adopt their first dog.

The first person narration by 12-year-old Mia is spot on for all she faces in life. Her parents are divorced and Dad lives in Florida, too far away from Mia and her mom’s home in Missouri. School is also not going well. The one thing Mia wishes she had is a dog but Mom is not having anything to do with dogs after she was bitten by one.

Then one day Mia finds a very pregnant golden retriever on the loose. The helpless animal is being chased by a man with a rope who captures the dog and drags her away. Mia is determined to find that dog again and with the help of her best friend they do find the dog in a very unsanitary puppy mill. Now it’s not just one dog she wants to rescue but hundreds more crammed in cages under horrible conditions.

The experience changes Mia in a most positive way and her relationship with best friend Cassie is a highlight. Forty-two chapters are perfect for a classroom read-aloud or sharing with family.

Throughout the story you learn about puppy mills and their dangers to the emotional and physical health of dogs. It’s a sad part of the tale but one that will inform readers to take action. The back pages give details on What We can Do to reduce the over 10,000 puppy mills in the U.S. alone.

A DOG NAMED 647 will be an adventure you will remember and cherish for a long time. As a lifelong dog owner I highly recommend it as one to add to your shelves.

BOOK BIRTHDAY: Sept. 20, 2025 Pages: 212

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. Nancy Kay graduated from Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine and trained to become a board certified small animal internist at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.

She was the proud recipient of:

  • The Hill’s annual Animal Welfare and Humane Ethics Award
  • Leo Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year Award

Her personal writing experience was inspired by her desire to empower pet owners to become effective medical advocates for their pets. Her first book, Speaking for Spot, was an Amazon best seller that was featured twice on the popular National Public Radio show, Fresh Air with Terry Gross.

Dr. Nancy’s writing journey has continued with publication of Your Dog’s Best Health: A Dozen Reasonable Things to Expect From Your Vet and her award winning weekly Substack, “Speaking for Spot.”

Her newest book is A Dog Named 647, a middle-grade adventure story.

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Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 11/10/2025

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Greg Pattridge

 

Enjoy all these great posts from our line-up this week!

••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where I review THE FIREFLY CROWN by Yxavel Magno Diño.

••Susan Uhlig was so impressed with THE LOST YEAR by Katherine Marsh. Set in two time periods and in multiple points of view this story is inspired by the author’s own family history.

••Isabelle Knight has an author interview with Laurel Snyder, the author of Orphan Island.

••Jennifer Rummel @ YA Book Nerd has a review of THE STEPS.

••Brenda @ LOG CABIN LIBRARY reviews Eating to Save the Planet: How Veganism Helps Fight Climate Change by Anne Broyles , illustrated by Hannah Li  

••Natalie Aguirre @ Literary Rambles has a guest post by Darlene P. Campos and a GIVEAWAY of her MG historical, The Center of the Earth.

••Tonja Drecker @ Bookworm for Kids is having a snow-dream with The Snowman Code by Simon Stephenson.

••Maria Antonia is back with a post about: A Galaxy of Whales by Heather Fawcett.

••Kasey Giard @ The Story Sanctuary reviews The Tear Collector by R. M. Romero.

••Rosi Hollinbeck has a review and GIVEAWAY of LOST EVANGELINE by Kate DiCamillo. Rosi also shares 3 links of interest for her writing friends.

••Jenni Enzor is featuring The Experiment by Rebecca Stead.

••Karen Yingling at Mrs. Yingling Reads has a book to share every day. Check out Karen’s MMGM choice for today and all her reviews from this past week.

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THE FIREFLY CROWN

Posted on November 9, 2025 by Greg Pattridge

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 and her parents are known as Crickets, ones who can communicate their magic through real insect crickets. Yumi finds that very boring and would much prefer to be one of the Fireflies whose magic is much more powerful. In the empire, magic determines your fate. Yumi is tired of being a failed Cricket, but she has no choice…or does she?

All the sorcerers are ordered to attend the young princess’s coronation. Nothing goes as planned as the Firefly Crown is stolen before the valuable piece can be placed on the head of the new princess. The crown’s magic can protect the empire from a Ghost Swarm of undead bugs who can kill everyone they fall upon. Things get worse when Yumi is blamed for stealing the crown. Her only hope is to find the real thief and save her family and empire. Good luck Yumi. You are going to need it.

The 27 chapters come alive with many exciting, action packed encounters. Yumi is an endearing character and you will be cheering for her right to the last decision she makes. THE FIREFLY CROWN will appeal to those who love a unique fantasy set in a palace based world.

BOOK BIRTHDAY: November 11, 2025 PAGES: 288

FIVE MORE THINGS TO LIKE ABOUT: THE FIREFLY CROWN by Yxavel Magno Diño

  1. Yumi’s real passion is to become a metal worker, one who create marvelous pieces of artwork. It was a nice turn to see her more interested in that path than doing real magic. Follow your dreams is her way of dealing with life and what a good path that becomes!
  2. Even the irritating crickets have a role in this story, and Yumi befriends a strong willed one in Ikko. A memorable sidelight.
  3. You’ll be guessing as to who is the traitor and that helps propel the story forward. I was surprised when I figured out who the bad guy really was in the final chapters.
  4. Yumi’s new friends help her along the way and they stick with her despite the dangers facing the group.
  5. No cliffhanger at the end. All plot points are resolved and you find out what eventually happens to each of the characters.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Yxavel Magno Diño was born in the Philippines before moving to Australia at a young age, where she soon discovered that almost nobody there knew how to say her name. To make up for it, she spent her time daydreaming about fantasy worlds filled with characters who had more unusual names than she did. Now, she writes stories about her Filipino heritage and its fantastical folklore. When she’s not writing, you can find her drinking copious amounts of black tea or getting lost in the pages of a book. (Author Website)

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HOW TO SAVE AN OTTER

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Greg Pattridge

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 of book for their 3rd or 4th grader.

Siblings Ivy and Ezra volunteer with their parents to transport injured and orphaned animals to their local wildlife hospital. This story centers around their discovery of a baby river otter with an injured leg. Ivy knows what it’s like being separated from family and helping this otter and taking on big project for the wildlife hospital helps her gain confidence.

Readers learn about how injured animals are cared for and the effort it takes to succeed. The story wraps up all plot points to a satisfying conclusion. Up next in the series are two more rescue stories. HOW TO SAVE AN OWL is available now and HOW TO SAVE A TORTOISE will be released next March.

You can get a sneak peak at the first two chapters of HOW TO SAVE AN OTTER from Kate Messner herself. A story inspired by her own work rehabilitating animals.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

New York Times bestselling author Kate Messner is passionately curious and has written over seventy books for kids who wonder, too. Her titles include award-winning picture books like Over and Under the Snow , The Next Scientist, and The Scariest Kitten in the World as well as novels for older readers like Breakout and The Trouble with Heroes. Kate also writes the popular History Smashers graphic nonfiction series and the Ranger in Time historical adventures, and she leads the multi-author team behind The Kids in Mrs. Z’s Class chapter books. Kate lives on Lake Champlain and is a proud Adirondack 46er. Learn more at www.katemessner.com.

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Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 11/3/2025

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Greg Pattridge

 

HAPPY NOVEMBER!

Enjoy all these great posts from our line-up this week!

••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where I review DAWN OF THE DRAGONS by Mari Mancusi.

••Susan Uhlig was fascinated by OLIVETTI which has a sentient typewriter!

••AR Huelsenbeck reviews Across the Desert by Dusti Bowling.

••Sue Heavenrich has another interesting MG nonfiction book over at Archimedes Notebook: 3 Weeks in the Rainforest: A Rapid Inventory in the Amazon.

••Rebecca Douglass returns with a review of Kate Messner’s Chirp.

••Natalie Aguirre @ Literary Rambles is participating in the Thanks a Latte Giveaway Hop where you will find lots of middle grade book choices.

••Faith Hough reviews Each and Every Spark, by Claire Swinarski.

••:Carol Baldwin shares her insights on Risk, Resilience, and Redemption, a Holocaust survival story.

••Tonja Drecker @ Bookworm for Kids is reviewing Jeannie’s Bottle: Incantations by N. Milanne.

••Jennifer Rummel @ YA Book Nerd takes a look at History Smashers: Ancient Egypt.

••ET Charles posts a one question interview with Stan Yan and features his graphic novel The Many Misfortunes of Eugenia Wang.

••Linda Browne has her November Bookcase Bizarro with a review of NOT LUCILLE by Mike Steele.

••Rosi Hollinbeck has a review and GIVEAWAY of Jennifer Bohnhoff’s PERSPECTIVE. Rosi also shares 3 links of interest for her writing friends.

••Karen Yingling at Mrs. Yingling Reads has a book to share every day. Check out Karen’s MMGM choice for October 20th and all her reviews from this past week.

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DAWN OF THE DRAGONS

Posted on November 2, 2025 by Greg Pattridge

Dragon stories are always popular with young readers. The fantasy of seeing dragons in the sky and interacting with humans is hard to resist. Of course the story has to keep one interested and with DAWN OF THE DRAGONS, a prequel to NEW DRAGON CITY, it has succeeded.

You can read this one on its own and actually the 2 books can be read in any order. I like seeing how things began with the plot so I’m happy to have started with this engaging story.

Twelve-year-old Lucas was supposed to be spending most of his summer at camp but dangerous fires have sent him back home. Now all he can do is be a friend and companion for Noah, a younger neighbor boy and be constantly reminded of his beloved pet cat who died recently.

Noah’s dad believes dragons are causing the fires and pose a great risk to all humans. So much so that he leaves town with his family for a underground bunker.

Lucas is not sure what he believes but sets out on a hike in the mountains to find the answer.  To his amazement he comes across a young Dragon named Cinder who is injured and unable to fly. His compassion wins out and he takes the creature home They soon discover that they can communicate and their friendship grows. They both want humans and dragons to get along and live peacefully together. The opposite happens and it seems like the two have caused a war with destruction for the enemy on the minds of both the government and dragon royalty. It’s soon apparent Noah and Cinder are the only ones who can bring peace, if it is even possible.

Chapters shift from Noah’s perspective to Cinders and their thoughts are much the same in that they want the best for their families. The pacing through the 41 chapters and and epilogue is excellent. You’ll be anxious to get back to the story every time you put it down. DAWN OF THE DRAGONS is a great read for middle graders and even those in their early teens.

BOOK BIRTHDAY: September 2, 2025 PAGES: 320

FIVE MORE THINGS TO LIKE ABOUT: DAWN OF THE DRAGONS by Mari Mancusi

  1. Lucas and his father have some memorable moments. Dad becomes more supportive the more he listens to his son.
  2. The dual perspectives worked so well here and that’s not always the case with writers using this technique. You really get to know Lucas and Cinder on a much more personable level.
  3. Figuring out how humans and dragons interact within their own world and with each other was a memorable part of the story. Lucas and Cinder had to get the older characters to believe and understand. Not an easy task.
  4. Jumping to conclusions and passing judgement on the actions of a few has great discussion potential when compared to today’s real world.
  5. By the end of DAWN OF THE DRAGONS, the setup for the original book in the series has you anxious to begin reading NEW DRAGON CITY.

About the Author:

Mari Mancusi is an Emmy award winning former TV news producer and author of more than thirty books for kids, teens, and adults. Her bestselling series have been awarded spots on major state reading lists (including Texas Bluebonnet and Florida’s Sunshine State lists) and have been featured selections in the Scholastic Book Fairs and clubs.

She also writes tie-in novels for Disney Press (Frozen, Nightmare Before Christmas) and Netflix (Wednesday). In addition to writing, Mari is an avid cosplayer, horror fan, and MMORPG gamer. A graduate of Boston University, she lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, Jacob, and daughter. (Author Website)

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THE SECRET IN THE TOWER

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Greg Pattridge

This past June I reviewed THE ANGEL PLAYER, the 2nd book in Andrew Beattie’s Tales from the Middle Ages series. It is a real page turner with memorable characters. I was anxious to read the first story with THE SECRET IN THE TOWER and was not disappointed.

The time period is the same in Medieval London but this one is a separate plot. Twelve-year-old Jack Broom has lived with his aunt ever since he was born. He is being trained as an apothecary (one who prepares medicines and drugs). His aunt is often cruel to him with frequent whippings. He has no other choice than to keep helping her in the shop where she grows plants and creates remedies for those who are sick. His dream is to become a surgeon.

Jack seems destined for failure when soldiers mistake him for a boy with a noble past. He avoids being dragged to the Tower of London and gains a new friend in Alice. Jack’s goal now is to find out who he really is and gets involved in the politics of the time with conspiracies, treason, and power hungry men.

The third person narration guides readers to a thrilling conclusion set in the Tower of London. You feel like you are in the middle ages with the gripping plot. Yes, Jack finally learns about his past and readers will be guessing the entire way about his identity. There’s plenty of action and history. The author details what is truth and fiction in the plot with a detailed Historical Note in the final pages.

THE SECRET IN THE TOWER is best for middle grade readers who enjoy historical fiction. That audience includes us adults who can’t resist an adventurous story set in a time period that is rare in a middle grade book.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Andrew Beattie is a London-based author, editor and archivist. Whilst The Secret in the Tower marks his debut as a writer of children’s fiction, he has previously written a number of stage plays for children which have been performed by schools and youth theatre groups in England, the United States and Australia – including Arthur, Boy King of Britain, which tells the story of the boy Arthur, the magician Merlin, and the Sword in the Stone; Brief Lives, which won the Scottish Community Drama Association’s Award for new writing for youth theatre in 2002 and was later staged at the East 15 Acting School in Essex in a production directed by the actress Alison Steadman; and a stage adaptation of Mark Twain’s novel The Prince and the Pauper. He has also written a number of books on history, travel and the environment. (Author’s Website)

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Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 10/27/2025

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Greg Pattridge

 

HAPPY HALLOWEEN WEEK!

Enjoy all these great posts from our line-up this week!

••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where I review THE SPIRIT OF LOUGHMOE ABBEY by Megan Wynne.

••Susan Uhlig loved AFIA IN THE LAND OF WONDERS.

••Natalie Aguirre @ Literary Rambles interviews Dusti Bowling with a giveaway of her MG contemporary Holding on For Dear Life.

••Carol Baldwin welcomes back Kate Lundeen with another MG review: LOON COVE SUMMER by Donna Galanti. A GIVEAWAY is also offered.

••Tonja Drecker @ Bookworm for Kids takes a peek at The Tale of the Vanishing Circus by Kayla Cottingham, Book 3 in the Are You Afraid of the Dark? series.

••Sue Heavenrich has a MG nonfiction book over at Archimedes Notebook: The Gland Factory: A Tour of Your Body’s Goops, Juices, and Hormones. 

••Jennifer Rummel @ YA Book Nerd features Eternal Flame, Book 2 in the National Archive Hunters series.

••Valinora Troy has an interview with Dee Barragry whose middle grade debut recently was released,

••Brenda @ Log Cabin Library shares a Cover Reveal for Lianna and the Hombit by Valinora Troy

••Faith Hough reviews The Lions’ Run by Sara Pennypacker. 

••Rosi Hollinbeck is back from her travels with a review of WHAT HAPPENED THEN. Rosi also shares 3 links of interest for her writing friends.

••Kasey Giard at THE STORY SANCTUARY has a review of Georgia Watson and the 99% Campaign.

••Karen Yingling at Mrs. Yingling Reads has a book to share every day. Check out Karen’s MMGM choice for October 20th and all her reviews from this past week.

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THE SPIRIT OF LOUGHMOE ABBEY

Posted on October 26, 2025 by Greg Pattridge

The setting of 1980’s Ireland provides the perfect backdrop for a ghost story. THE SPIRIT OF LOUGHMOE ABBEY though isn’t a setup to scare readers. Instead, the tale is an endearing look at a home schooled, neurodivergent girl as she struggles to fit in at a boarding school.

Gwen’s first time in a school happens because her mother has been admitted to the hospital and dad is too busy with work to be involved in home education. Despite this being an unusual school where pets are allowed and the meals are superbly prepared, Gwen find herself woefully behind in all of her classes since the teaching style is one size fits all. She has no friends and classmates just laugh at her.

The school becomes even stranger when Gwen is approached by a spirit who wants to help both Gwen and her mom. Gwen is scared and refuses to believe a ghostly spirit could make Mom better.

From this point I can’t give anymore of the plot away. There are some surprising twists and Gwen discovers a lot about friendship, family, and learning. THE SPIRIT OF LOUGHMOE ABBEY is also a good discussion starter about neurodivergent learners.

BOOK BIRTHDAY: October 1, 2025 PAGES: 192

FIVE MORE THINGS TO LIKE ABOUT: THE SPIRIT OF LOUGHMOE ABBEY by Megan Wynne

  1. Gwen eventual bonding with the school cook and Molly the spirit were the highlight of character interactions.
  2. The leader of the school knows all about the spirits and is even in charge of scheduling visits with them. You’ll be wondering why, but don’t worry the pleasing plot unfolds with the answer.
  3. Having students bring their dogs to school seems like a disaster in the making but here it works amazingly well. I doubt this will cause any change to the no pet rule in today’s schools.
  4. The secret in the family is what needs to come out and the reveal is not only surprising but is set up nicely in the plot.
  5. Gwen finally takes hold of her education thanks to a classmate who wants to be a teacher. It’s one of the many heartwarming moments in the story.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Megan Wynne teaches creative writing online to children and teenagers from all around the world. She is a member of Poetry Ireland’s Writers in Schools Scheme and gives workshops at literary festivals, in libraries and schools. When not writing, Megan likes to read, swim, eat cake, drink hot chocolate and cuddle the nearest available dog. She lives on the coast of North County Dublin in Ireland.

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