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**This review is full of spoilers because I find it impossible to review a book that feels like a small part of a larger story without giving away some of the details. If you haven't read books 1 & 2 in the Dragonwatch series (or the Fablehaven series), stop right here and go read those …
Continue reading [Dragonwatch: Master of the Phantom Isle]: A Review
Hi all, I am thrilled to (finally!) be bringing you my review of The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Riddle of Ages by Trenton Lee Stewart. This is about a month overdue and I can't wait to share my thoughts on the finale of this fantastic series. I love the Mysterious Benedict Society!! I was …
Continue reading [The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Riddle of Ages]: A Review
I feel like it's been a lifetime since my last Saturday Book List post so I'm squeezing one in tonight! I thought it would be fun to share a few of my favorite historical fiction titles that have unique settings. I've shared some of my favorite WWII novels which is probably my favorite historical time …
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Welcome back to Top 10 Tuesday hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl! This week's theme is Books That Give Off Autumn Vibes (Autumn scenes/colors on the cover, autumn atmosphere, etc.) I love fall and it was fun to compile a list of books that feel fallish to me. Some of these have obvious autumnal connections …
Happy November, my friends! I hope you had a fantastic October. We sure loved the changing leaves on our street, cold nights with hot tea, and all things pumpkin. And I must admit that I am getting in the Christmas spirit a bit already. At least, I find myself humming Christmas songs and hope they …
Happy Friday, y'all! I hope you have a great Halloween and stayed warm with lots of treats. I'm scheduling this review to come out today and hope you enjoy a little review to start this November. Today I am reviewing Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech--winner of the 1995 Newbery Medal. I bought this book …
Welcome back to Top 10 Tuesday hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl! This week's theme is a Halloween freebie. I've decided to share some more picture books I enjoy reading with my kids. These are both Halloween themed and fall themed. For more fun Halloween inspired posts, check these out: My original list of favorite …
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Hi y'all! I am excited to share my review of The War I Finally Won by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley. This novel is the sequel to one of my favorite Newbery Honor books: The War that Saved my Life. I think that novel deserved to win the Newbery Medal in 2016 instead of Last Stop on …
Hi y'all! I feel like my reviews are all out of order lately as I have been reading new releases and trying to publish reviews of them right away. Check out my reviews of The Vanderbeekers to the Rescue by Karina Yan Glaser and The Bootlace Magician by Cassie Beasley. If you haven't started those …
*I received a copy of The Bootlace Magician from the author in exchange for an honest review. (Thanks Cassie!) All opinions are entirely my own.* Hi y'all! I am SO SO SO excited to share my review of The Bootlace Magician by Cassie Beasley. When I found out that Cassie was writing a sequel to …
