Will Sparrow's Road by Karen Cushman
Life in Elizabethan England is hard, but Will Sparrow believes it is hardest for him. Left by his mother, sold by his father, and...
Jan 27, 2014
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,...
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,...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Dec 27, 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...
Dec 19, 2013
Lulu and the Brontosaurus by Judith Viorst
Lulu is a pain and she never likes to hear the word no. Her parents give her everything because she throws screeching fits when things...
Dec 13, 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...
Dec 12, 2013