Adventurers and thrill seekers wanted! Emily and her unlikely group of friends zoom off on a fast-paced journey through the animal and plant filled wilderness.
Month: October 2012
Everyone loves (well, almost everyone) a good ghost story. Fictitious, real, or historically important, this list of eerie books is sure to catch the attention of readers ready to channel their sixth sense or supernatural mind-powers.
While Halloween is the perfect time to whip out a scary story or a tale of a fantastical world, the books in this list will keep thrill-seeking readers gripped to their pages throughout the entire year!
Jeannie Mobley makes a stunning debut with her new novel Katerina’s Wish, which has received starred reviews from both Kirkus Reviews and Publisher’s Weekly. Mobley is an archaeologist and professor who lives in Colorado. We’re delighted to share our conversation about her work, inspirations and influences, and her path to publication.
Book Spotlight: Soccer Sisters: Lily Out of BoundsThe Children’s Book Review
We’re tickled pink to have Heather Swain in The Children’s Book Review house today. She’s the author of many splendid books and her brilliant new teen novel Josie Griffin Is Not a Vampire has been touted as Twilight meets The Breakfast Club. Without further ado, we give you the eloquent Ms. Swain on reading to her sweet children.
Calling all Junie B. Jones fans! Join your favorite first grader for a Thanksgiving feast.
Sometimes, it’s more important to engage children in the process rather than force them to act. Following are some books that pre-teens will surely enjoy because of their irreverent characters, intriguing situations or simply contradictory messages. They are sure to entice even the most reluctant pre-teens.
Book Spotlight: Don’t Feed the BoyThe Children’s Book Review
Irene Latham’s debut novel “Leaving Gee’s Bend” was named a Bank Street College Best Book, a SIBA finalist, a Crystal Kite Finalist and ALLA’s Children’s Book of the Year. In this article, Irene shares some beautiful insight into her latest book Don’t Feed the Boy.