My daughter and I set out to read Luke’s Secrets and Lies, by Megy Davis this morning. Both of us devoured the book in a couple of hours. From page one, Davis pulls you into the story and the characters. My biggest pet peeve is a book with lifeless, two-dimensional characters. However, even the secondary
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Great Reading App for your Preschooler
Last week I posted a review of the new eBook series by Nicole Fonovich, titled Luca Lashes . At the end of the review, I mentioned that there was also an interactive app available. The publisher offered me an opportunity to review the app, and I have to say that my daughter loved it. It
The Mouse is in the House
A couple of years ago, I did a brief stint as a homeschooling mom. I was given scores of textbooks by a friend, bought some workbooks, and felt overwhelmed. I was sure I wasn’t covering something. There were some lessons my kids enjoyed, like the Jelly Belly science experiment. There were some lessons my children dreaded…namely Math. Recently,
Saucy but too Sarcastic
Cliques, Hicks, and Ugly Sticks By KD McCrite Published by Thomas Nelson April Grace is back, and so is the drama that surrounds her life. After enduring a horrible first day of middle school, she’s hungry, tired, and defeated. But she no sooner steps off the bus when her mother whisks her to the hospital
Congratulations
Congratulations to Our Little Corner who retweeted the review link to Mary’s Son and is the winner of the hard copy of Mary’s Son! Make sure you take time to check out her wonderful blog. Lots of great posts and giveaways! Thank you to all who participated. If you didn’t win the hard copy,
Review/Giveaway of Mary’s Son – A Tale of Christmas
Mary’s Son Written by Darryl Nyznyk Published by Cross Dove Publishing As soon as I turned the last page of Mary’s Son, I couldn’t wait to write and post this review. What a wonderful story! Mary’s Son is about a teenager, Jared Roberts. He has a chip on his shoulder, thinks the world owes him
A Must for Your Little Princess this Christmas
His Little Princess: Treasured Letters from Your King Written by Sheri Rose Shepherd Illustrated by Lisa Marie Browning Published by Waterbrook Multnomah My little girl loves princesses, and it is the answer she gives when asked what she wants to be when she grows up. His Little Princess: Treasured Letters from Your King shows her
Worthy of a Chance
Last Chance – Robyn Hunter Series #1 Written by: Norah McClintock Published by: Lerner Publishing Group Award winning young adult author, Norah McClintock, begins a new mystery series with Last Chance. Robyn Hunter, whose father is a former police officer, and mother is defense attorney, has found herself on the wrong side of the law.
Sweet Story for your Sweet Girl
Bittersweet Summer Written by: Anne Warren Smith Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company Girls from 8-12 will love the sweet story, Bittersweet Summer. Katie’s summer isn’t starting so well. She’s sad to have to say goodbye to the fourth grade and their teacher, Ms. Morgan. She’s devastated the she’ll have to spend the first two
Witty, Wicked and Wonderful Read
The Wednesdays Written by: Julie Bourbeau Published by: Random House Children’s Books Publication date August 2012 Mommy’s Review I wasn’t expecting more than a mildly entertaining, cute novel as I opened The Wednesdays. However, Julie Bourbeau’s debut novel is a witty, wicked and wonderful read. Max is a curious, adventurous ten year-old that lives
