Dreamscape by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this novel. Joey’s journey to finding some answers about who she was and what was happening to her was a fun ride. This story includes many twists and turns that kept me interested and excited to see what would happen next. I enjoyed the story and look forward to reading more from this author
Carrie’s Flight by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a cute little story. I love how it showcased a little girl’s imagination and love of her grandmother. I think children who have a great imagination will really enjoy this story about Carrie and her magical wings. The story is very interesting and I recommend it for anyone who has children who love magic and fantasy.
I Am a Bold Asian Boy: A Positive Affirmation Book for Asian Boys by Yobe Qiu
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a cute little story. I enjoyed how it made affirmations for the little boy that allowed him to have good feelings about himself. I think this would be very nice for a lot of kids who feel differently about themselves and their heritage. I hope that anyone, not just an Asian kid would be able to be inspired by this story. I recommend it to anyone who has ever had the feeling that they are different and that they don’t fit in.
Luna the Howling Husky Finds Her Howl by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was such a cute story. I really enjoyed the message, that just because you are different from another, it does not mean you cannot be friends. Luna and Nemo’s friendship was so cute. They both learned to embrace their uniqueness and embrace who they were. I think many kids would enjoy this book and I recommend it.
Dark Moon Secrets by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a pretty good story. Tanjie and Alaric’s relationship journey had more than a few twists and turns after they met and explored it. The story had some really interesting elements and I found myself very vested in finding out what was going to happen and how everything would end, it made for a very good read. This story was just the first in a series and I look forward to reading the next one.
Baking a Bicycle: Invisible Magic Wand Book Seven by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a cute little story. I really like this series about Caspian and his unbirthday presents. I like the relationship between Caspian and his grandfather, it is so full of love. I recommend this series to anyone with children who have an imagination and who love to read.
The Catford Catastrophe Zone by Petra Jacob
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I did enjoy this book, it was interesting. The world created by the author was very different and I found myself drawn into the imagery. The story seemed to draw on current events and experiences then took us down a path of a possible future should we continue down the path we are traveling. It really was a scary journey and one I hope does not come to pass. I recommend this book and will definitely read further novels by this author.
Detective Dylan and the Case of the Missing Mail: A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series by MJ Murray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a cute little story about a boy who wants to be a detective. I found it a very interesting story. If you have any kids who find doing detective work fun and interesting then I highly recommend this book for them. I liked how Dylan included his sister in his adventure, it was nice to see them working together. The book is funny and I really recommend it for your little detectives as a fun read.
Grave Digger Academy IV by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this installment of this series. Makayla’s continuing adventure as she navigates the magical world and the issues in that world is very intriguing. The author has created a really interesting world and a story that keeps me interested in how it will evolve. I look forward to reading the next book in the series.
Grave Digger Academy III by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed reading the continuing adventures of Makayla. Being with her as she learns more about magic and the reality of who she is has been very interesting. The world created by this author is very vibrant and intense and the story has some very interesting twist and turns as Makayla works to unravel the mystery that shrouds the past and the history of necromancy and the witches that practiced it. This series just keeps getting better and better as it continues and I look forward to the next book in the series.
The Mating Haze by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I did enjoy this book. There are not many books out there that are about a different kind of shapeshifter making this one more interesting. The story of Trigger and Laramie was full of drama and intrigue and of course love. I enjoy paranormal romance and I recommend this book to everyone who also enjoys that genre. I look forward to reading more from this author and a continuation of this series.
Wolfbane by Celia Hart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this book. The intertwining stories of the two couples was well written and real. I loved meeting Jasmine, Blake, Lucy , and Luke. I really liked the fact that we were able to see the story from each of their perspectives, therefore getting more of a visual on the story. It was a realistic portrayal of finding love and the drama that can happen in that journey. I look forward to reading the next installment of this series.
Mystical Midlife Mate: A Paranormal Women’s Fiction Novel by Reggi Dupree
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this book. Ash and Gwen’s journey to finding happiness had many ups and downs and made for a good story. The author created a very colorful vibrant world and interesting characters. The story kept my attention and interest from the beginning to the end. I look forward to reading more from this author.
Porter and Midge: Paws for Safety: A Kid’s Guide to Safe Dog Interactions by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a cute story. It was full of very useful information for children who have pets. This book is really helpful for children with pets that they want to make a part of their family. The book was full of different behaviors a dog might have and how a child should respond to the behavior. I think many families that are considering getting a dog for their kids will enjoy this book and it will definitely help their kids learn how to interact and understand the new dog.
Zibs for Sale: a retelling of Beauty and the Beast by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I did enjoy this book and do recommend it to parents who have young children. It continues the adventure of Shirl and Eee-ahh. Children who enjoy playing at space travel. This author writes really fun stories and I think many children would enjoy it.
Mr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a very fun little book. The exploration of a child’s imagination and how wonderful it can be was fascinating. I enjoyed the interesting world created by the author and the characters as well. I recommend this book to parents who have children that like to read and enjoy exploring new ideas and have great imagination.
The Secrets of Arkaim by B.E. Padgett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this book. The story had so many twists and turns that it kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. Frank and Jon’s story is interesting and I found myself really excited to see how it would turn out. This author has created a vibrant and colorful world which I think many readers will enjoy. This is part of a series and I look forward to reading the next book.
Oscar and Emmy Gain a Friend: A Story About Trap-Neuter-Return by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this book, it really hit me hard because I have lived through this experience. The story dealt with a very difficult subject in a very thoughtful and compassionate way. I think that it would be a good book to introduce a difficult subject to your young children, the loss of a pet. I recommend this book to any parent whose child might be going through this difficult situation. It will help them understand what is happening and maybe make them feel better about the process.
Rocketship Made of Stars: Naming Constellations by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this book and I think it will interest many kids. It will be especially interesting for those kids who enjoy watching the stars and dreaming of exploring them someday. The book had a lot of interesting information on constellations and interesting concepts about how children can have fun renaming them based on their own imagination. It is a good book and I recommend it for children who love to explore and learn new things.
Rogue Wolf by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this book very much. Tamaska and Kodiak’s story just keeps getting better and better. The story had so many intense moments and really kept me interested in finding out how everything worked out. I love the world created by this author it is so colorful and dynamic. This is a good series and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys vampire and werewolf stories.
Amaleigha Makes a New Friend by Janice Pratt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this book. I think it deals with a very important topic and will benefit kids as they learn that people who live in another country are not that different from them. The story was really good and had a good flow. This would be a good story for any child in grade school as they will relate to the characters and the story. I recommend this book and this author if you have a child who loves to read and learn about new places.
Marked Wolf by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I fully enjoyed the continuing saga of Tamaska and Kodiak. The second book in this series was very good. The story was interesting with just the right amount of drama, intrigue and romance. I look forward to reading the next book and recommend this series to anyone who enjoys reading about werewolves and vampires.
I Am An Outer Space Alien by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this book. I think it is a good book for those kids who feel they don’t quite fit in with other kids their age. The story flows well and I think many kids will enjoy it. I recommend this book to parents of young children as it might help them feel they are not alone in feeling like they are different.
Vampires of Atlantis by Courtney Davis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this novel. It is always interesting to read stories with a different perspective on vampires and werewolves. This story definitely had a different take on the origins of these species. The story of Katherine and Ian had adventure with a touch of love. The story caught my attention and kept it to the end. I look forward to reading more about from this series and author.
Ten Little Starfish: A Counting Book by Kim Ann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a cute little book that I think many children will enjoy. It is a fun way for teaching children how to count and give them a little information about starfish. The book flowed nicely and it was a fun read. I recommend it to anyone with young kids.
Forbidden Blood by C.R. Robertson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed returning to this world and further exploring it. Kimber and Fabian’s story is full adventure and of course love. Their journey to finding a happy ending had some dangers and many twists and turns but they came out alright in the end. This author has created a vibrant story and I look forward to reading more from her.
Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines by Lois WickstromThis is a cute take on the story of Goldilocks and the three bears. I especially like how Goldilocks worked to fix different things around the bears home. The story included some quick fixes that kids can do if they are interested in working or building something. It also showed them that the size of the tools can matter when doing repairs. I recommend this book to anyone who has children that love to learn about building stuff and love to read.
Rise of the Hunter by Barb Jones
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this book. The author created a vibrant and exciting world and a story with some very interesting characters. The story bounces back and forth between the present and the past to help develop the characters and provide history of each character that allows us readers to understand what drives them. It is a fascinating unique world the author has created and I look forward reading the next book in the series.
Shalom Israel: A place like no other by Melissa Lavi
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a cute little book. I enjoyed finding out more about the country of Israel. I did not know a lot about Israel but after reading this book I feel like I know a little bit more and it seems really interesting. I recommend this book to parents with kids that like to read and find out about new places.
Holding Up the Sky by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book was a fun read and I enjoyed reading it. It was a cute story that showed children that being different is not a bad thing. The story showed the whole town was able to come to an understanding of just how important Colleen’s dad was in maintaining their world. It is a good story and I recommend it for anyone who has children who want to read.
