Kids Corner: Dragonwatch: Master of the Phantom Isle by Brandon Mull

Masterful Middle Grade Heroic Fantasy! Dragonwatch: Master of the Phantom Isle by Brandon Mull Series: Dragonwatch (Book 3 of 5) / Fablehaven (8 of 10) Publication Date: October 1, 2019 Publisher: Shadow Mountain Publishing Length: 496pp ISBN-13: 978-1629726045 Related Links: Brandon Mull’s Website Brandon Mull on Twitter Brandon Mull on Instagram Book Trailer Part 1 Book Trailer Part 2       Publisher Synopsis Cursed … Continue reading Kids Corner: Dragonwatch: Master of the Phantom Isle by Brandon Mull

Picture Pages: Smarter Than A Monster: A Survival Guide by Brandon Mull, Illustrated by Mike Walton

A Mirthful Guide to Monsters and Manners! Smarter Than A Monster by Brandon Mull Illustrated by Mike Walton Publication Date: October 1, 2019 Publisher: Shadow Mountain Length: 32 pp Ages 4 to 8, Grades 1 to 3 ISBN-13: 978-1629726106 Related Links: Brandon Mull’s Website Brandon Mull on Instagram Mike Walton’s Website Mike Walton on Twitter About the Author: Brandon Mull is the #1 New York … Continue reading Picture Pages: Smarter Than A Monster: A Survival Guide by Brandon Mull, Illustrated by Mike Walton

Kids Corner: Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack

Folklore with a Message, but Lacking in Magic.   Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack Publication Date: September 24, 2019 Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Length: 416 pp ISBN-13: 978-0358006077 Related Links: Sofiya Pasternack’s Website Sofiya Pasternack on Twitter Sofiya Pasternack on Instagram     Publisher Synopsis Anya and the Dragon is the story of fantasy and mayhem in tenth century Eastern Europe, where headstrong eleven-year-old … Continue reading Kids Corner: Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack

Kids Corner: Saving Fable by Scott Reintgen

Everything a Kids Fantasy Should Be — and More!   Saving Fable by Scott Reintgen Series: Talespinners (Book 1) Publication Date: September 17, 2019 Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers Length: 384pp ISBN-13: 978-0525646686 Related Links: Scott Reintgen’s Website Publisher’s Website (with excerpt) Publisher Synopsis Side characters can be heroes too! Indira has been a character-in-waiting her entire life. So she can’t believe her luck … Continue reading Kids Corner: Saving Fable by Scott Reintgen

Kids Corner: The Lost Twin by Sophie Cleverly

An Atrocious ARC = An Impossible-to-Review-Fairly Book The Lost Twin by Sophie Cleverly Series: Scarlet and Ivy (Book 1) Original Publication Date: February 26, 2015 This Edition Publication Date: May 3, 2016 Publisher: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky Length: 304pp ISBN-13: 978-1492633396 Related Links: Sophie Cleverly’s Website Sophie Cleverly on Facebook Buy the Book     Publisher Synopsis Ivy, I pray that it’s you reading this. And if … Continue reading Kids Corner: The Lost Twin by Sophie Cleverly

The Week in Reviews: ReadLove Recap For the Week Beginning February 22, 2016

  Another week has come and gone at ReadLove ! Here’s what you may have missed: Monday: Christian Chapters: The Imposter by Suzanne Woods Fisher 5 of 5 Hearts. An Inspiring and Lyrical Look at an Amish Community Facing Modern Issues. The Imposter is impossible to categorize. Calling it a romance ignores the mystery. Calling it a mystery doesn’t fit either. There are many elements … Continue reading The Week in Reviews: ReadLove Recap For the Week Beginning February 22, 2016

Kids Corner – American Girl: Kit Story Collection by Valerie Tripp

An Illuminating, Kid’s-Eye Look at the Great Depression American Girl: Kit Story Collection by Valerie Tripp Original Publication Date: 2000 This Collection Publication Date: 2008 Publisher: American Girl Length: 400pp Related Links: American Girl Website Valerie Tripp’s Website Buy the Book Synopsis It’s 1934: Kit Kittredge’s family has gone from rich to poor overnight since her Dad closed his business because of the Depression. Now … Continue reading Kids Corner – American Girl: Kit Story Collection by Valerie Tripp

Kids Corner: Nightborn by Lou Anders

A Smash-Hit Fantasy Sequel Bursting With Action, Adventure, Worldbuilding, Humor, Gaming, and (Most of All) Heart Frostborn by Lou Anders Series: Thrones & Bones (Book 2) Publication Date: July 14, 2015 Publisher: Crown Books For Young Readers Length: 368pp ISBN-13: 978-0385390361 Related Links: Chapter Sampler Lou Anders’ Website Thrones & Bones Website Thrones & Bones on Facebook  Buy the Book           … Continue reading Kids Corner: Nightborn by Lou Anders