REVIEW Monarch Publishing welcomes a new middle grade novel to the reading repertoire called Angels in the Sand by Lori Keating. This novel is a touching story about a contemporary family choosing joy amid hard circumstances. Jess and her mother Darlene make the annual East Coast trek to Grandma’s house during the Christmas holidays. Jess and Grandma… Continue reading Angels in The Sand: A Great MG Review by Kate Lundeen
I started Flight (Monarch Educational Services, 2024) not sure what the story was about or how I would like it. What I found was unique lyrical poems and beautiful haikus sending the age-old message that grief isn't the end. The story follows Cassie, a fifteen-year-old girl who is thrust into heartbreak and heavy responsibility at the death of… Continue reading FLIGHT: An Excellent Book Review by Teen Reviewer, Janelle Ekpo
REVIEW The Little Red Chair written by Cathy Stefanec Ogren and illustrated by Alexandra Thompson (Sleeping Bear Press: 2024) revolves around a worn-out chair yearning for love. Displayed in a vintage store window, the chair longs for a home where it will be cherished and loved by a family. At home, Mia and her mother work together to breathe new… Continue reading The Little Red Chair: A Picture Book Review by Lori Keating and a Giveaway
Cover reveal of Free Sings the Sea by Stacey Bartlett.
Please welcome Amanda Moyer, my guest blogger for a review of Kara Linaburg's suspenseful novel, A STUDY IN TERMINAL (Monarch Educational Services, June 2022). REVIEWA Study in Terminal by Kara Linaburg is a young adult novel telling the story of Sean Brogan, a young man trying to face the demons of his past that have haunted his… Continue reading A STUDY IN TERMINAL: A YA THRILLER BY KARA LINABURG
I have received so many picture books from Sleeping Bear Press that I decided to double up on some of my reviews. I went through my pile and found these two with the word "Hole" in the title. They're as different as a fantasy/science book can be from a friendship/grief title. But as you'll see,… Continue reading I Read Two "Hole" Books: 2 Picture Book Reviews, 2 Giveaways, and 1 Mini-Author Interview
Congratulations to Connie Saunders who won THE LITTLE THIEVES audio book from last week's blog and to Rosi Hollinbeck who won DIVA DELORES AND THE OPERA HOUSE MOUSE. ***** Tourette (too-RET) syndrome: a disorder that involves repetitive movements or unwanted… Continue reading LIST OF TEN: A YA Book Review and TWO Autographed Giveaways!
Congratulations to Linda Andersen Gutheil who won FREE LUNCH from last week's blog. She plans to donate it to a local school. Thank you, Linda! This Promise of Change: One Girl's Story in the Fight for School Equality co-written by Jo Ann Allen Boyce and Debbie Levy is a book you won't be able to put down.… Continue reading This Promise of Change: A Review and Giveaway
Congratulations to Connie Saunders for winning THROUGH THE WARDROBE from last week's blog. Here's a tip to win a book. Whenever Connie enters my giveaway, she ALWAYS shares it on social media. This earns her more chances to win a book--and it works! "This book is for every kid. Whether they pay for their lunch… Continue reading FREE LUNCH: An Audiobook Review