

A Tale of Two Castles by Gail Carson Levine
"Beware the whited sepulcher," are the last words of advice Elodie hears from her mother when leaving home for a ten year...
Michael Ames
Mar 14, 2012


Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool
In the midst of the Great Depression, Abilene Tucker's father sends her to live in the town of his youth, Manifest, Kansas. Abilene...
Michael Ames
Mar 3, 2012


The Dark Hills Divide (The Land of Elyon #1) by Patrick Carman
Twelve-year-old Alexa Daley has grown up surrounded by walls, but unlike most villagers she knows, Alexa wants to find a way out. As a...
Michael Ames
Feb 28, 2012


Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech
This is one of my all-time favorites because of the beautiful writing, entertaining characters, and profound life lessons. After her...
Michael Ames
Feb 20, 2012


Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
India Opal Buloni is lonely when she and her father, the preacher, move to Naomi, Florida. When she goes to the grocery store and a stray...
Michael Ames
Feb 15, 2012


Ruby Holler by Sharon Creech
Dallas and Florida are known as the 'trouble twins.' They've been bounced between countless foster homes and the Boxton Creek Home for...
Michael Ames
Feb 13, 2012


Kenny and the Dragon by Tony DiTerlizzi
When a bookish dragon settles on the hill near his home, Kenny is anxious to investigate. He is made a little nervous by Grahame's size...
Michael Ames
Feb 3, 2012


The Legend of Bass Reeves by Gary Paulsen
This short historical fiction book is perfect for tweens interested in the Wild West. We recognize names like Buffalo Bill, Butch...
Michael Ames
Jan 30, 2012


The Rope Trick by Lloyd Alexander
Lidi is a traveling magician who has mastered nearly every trick, but Ferramondo's rope trick. She travels the land, doing shows and...
Michael Ames
Jan 11, 2012


Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George
Castle Glower has a mind of its own and if it likes you, you are in good hands. Princess Celie is the Castle's favorite. Only she can...
Michael Ames
Jan 11, 2012
