

Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library has something of interest for nearly all elementary school and tween readers-mystery, adventure,...
Michael Ames
Jan 26, 2014


The Mysterious Howling: The Incorribible Children of Ashton Place #1 by Maryrose Wood
Penelope Lumley anticipates a bright future in her first position as a governess for a family of quality. She dreams of teaching Latin,...
Michael Ames
Jan 14, 2014


The Mark of the Dragonfly by Jaleigh Johnson
After her father dies, Piper earns a living by scrapping--salvaging and selling strange objects that fall from frequent meteor storms....
Michael Ames
Jan 14, 2014


Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy by Karen Foxlee
Ophelia Jane Worthington-Whittard is a curious girl who only believes scientifically provable facts. When she finds a mysterious boy...
Michael Ames
Jan 8, 2014


Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan
As my first review for the new year, Counting by 7s provides perfect inspiration for New Year's resolutions. While the main conflict...
Michael Ames
Jan 6, 2014


One for the Murphys by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
Growing up in Las Vegas with her fun, but less than responsible mother, Carley Conners has learned to be tough. She takes care of...
Michael Ames
Dec 27, 2013


Ghost Hawk by Susan Cooper
Little Hawk is eleven-years-old when his father takes him into the winter wilderness to survive for three months all alone. Supplied with...
Michael Ames
Dec 22, 2013


The Lost Kingdom by Matthew J. Kirby
Billy Bartram dreams of accompanying his father on one of his expeditions through the American wilderness, but when the invitation comes,...
Michael Ames
Dec 20, 2013


Galaxy Zack: Hello, Nebulon! By Ray O'Ryan
It is the year 2120 and Zack Nelson and his family are moving from Earth to the planet Nebulon. Zack is nervous about changing schools...
Michael Ames
Dec 19, 2013


Elliot and the Goblin War by Jennifer A. Nielsen
When Elliot Penster unwittingly saves a young Brownie from some Goblins one Halloween, he has no idea how his life will change. Young...
Michael Ames
Dec 12, 2013
