

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


Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick (Also published as The Mighty)
Max is a slow learner stuck in an overly large body. Kevin is brilliant with a crippled body less than half the size of his brain....
Michael Ames
Dec 13, 2013


The Reluctant Assassin (W.A.R.P. #1) by Eoin Colfer
When Chevron Savano, a seventeen-year-old FBI agent, is transferred to a remote London office, she is meant to have an uneventful term of...
Michael Ames
Nov 29, 2013


Between the Lines by Jodi Picoult and Samantha Van Leer
Between the Lines is a modern fairy tale co-authored by Jodi Picoult and her 15-year-old daughter in a first attempt at young adult...
Michael Ames
Nov 5, 2013


Mister Monday by Garth Nix
Arthur Penhaligon struggles with debilitating asthma attacks, but in the midst of one of his worst attacks Arthur's life is changed. A...
Michael Ames
Oct 27, 2013


Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli
Jeffrey Magee was a normal kid with a normal life, but after his parents died his life changed. When he finally made it to the town of...
Michael Ames
Oct 18, 2013


Hero by Mike Lupica
It wasn't unusual for people to compare Tom Harriman to a superhero, but they never knew how right they were. Zach Harriman knew his dad...
Michael Ames
Apr 23, 2013


Hard Gold: The Colorado Gold Rush of 1859 by Avi
In late winter 1858, Early Whitcomb and his family were struggling to save their farm. After a dry year and poor harvest, their savings...
Michael Ames
Feb 14, 2013


The Great Unexpected by Sharon Creech
Once again, Sharon Creech uses poetic writing and endearing characters to create a heartwarming story. Naomi Deane and Lizzie Scatterding...
Michael Ames
Feb 14, 2013
