I have such a weakness for cute graphic novels! In Bea Wolf—by Zach Weinersmith with illustrations by Boulet—in the middle of a suburb, a group of children construct Treeheart, the tree house where adults aren’t allowed and fun reigns. The crown passes from kid to kid until we get to Roger, an excellent king. But …
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Book Review | Galaxy Jones and the Space Pirates (ARC)
Sometimes you decide to read a book based on nothing other than its name. This was one of those times. I received an advance reader’s copy (ARC) of Galaxy Jones and the Space Pirates by Briana McDonald. Since this version is just a proof and not the final version, I won’t quote directly and will …
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Book Review | Just Lizzie (ARC)
I received a digital advance reader’s copy (ARC) of Just Lizzie by Karen Wilfrid. Since this version is just a proof and not the final version, I won’t quote directly and will keep my comments general. In Just Lizzie, a middle schooler named Lizzie is starting to wonder if she’s missing something. All her friends …
Book Review | Three Tasks for a Dragon
I read another dragon book, and I bet no one is surprised. In Three Tasks for a Dragon, Prince Lir hasn’t particularly distinguished himself in his kingdom. He’s meek, isn’t a fighter, and can’t command the wolfhounds that his royal predecessors have been able to in the past. So his stepmother convinces him to prove …
Book Review | The Chalice of the Gods
Am I at least a decade and a half older than the intended audience for this book? Yes. Did I still buy this and start reading it the day it was published? Also yes. Am I awesome for this? Absolutely. So in The Chalice of the Gods, the new installment in the Percy Jackson and …
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