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Grace’s Ghosts by Stephenie Wilson Peterson – Review by Kayla Interdonato

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed reading Grace’s Ghosts by Stephenie Wilson Peterson. A young girl named Grace has a best friend Midnight, who happens to be a ghost. All of Grace’s friends are ghosts but she really doesn’t mind, anything is better than the kids at school. Grace finds out that her town, Tansy, is under a curse. If Grace figures out how to break the curse she could risk losing Midnight and all of her friends. I loved this book because I feel that it could speak to a lot of kids around Grace’s age. Many kids have a hard time fitting in and Grace shows how to embrace being different. All the characters were really likable, especially Grace, the story line was well developed, and as an adult I was kept interested throughout the whole story.

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Grace’s Ghosts by Stephenie Wilson Peterson – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Grace’s Ghosts by Stephenie Wilson Peterson is a fast paced paranormal story for older kids about 10 – 12ish but having said that I enjoyed it. Stephenie has given us an original story where there are magic, ghosts, secrets and curses and a best friend who is a cat. It is fun, witty and spooky and thoroughly enjoyable, as we take a twisty journey along with Grace as she works with her ghostly cohorts to get to the root of the problem in town.

 

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Swallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman – Review by Raylene Green

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book I read by Risa. I was hesitant because it’s listed as a children’s book but I enjoyed it. The mystery that surrounds it is interesting but remains a mystery until the end. It’s well-written and a very well-developed idea. Plenty of emotion with just as much realism. You’ll have to read to get to know Rocky and his story. But you’ll be as Enchanted as I was!!!

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Swallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Swallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman is her debut book and the story of a young boy who has lost his father but all may not be as it seems. The story is engaging and deals with sensitive issues which Risa has done well. This tale evoked emotions from laughter to tears as we struggle along the way and go on this adventure with Rocky and his friend as they look into the mystery of his father’s disappearance. Even though the story is aimed at a younger audience I still found myself invested in the outcome.

 

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Swallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

“One dead father. One lying mother”. Twelve year old Rocky overheard his Mum admit that the story she had told him of his fathers death was a lie. Rocky does not know how he can trust her following that revelation. Then soon after his fathers funeral a ‘For-Sale’ sign appears in front of their house, a house full of memories of his dad.  Having moved house and having to start at a new school, Rocky suddenly hears the voice of his father, who is insisting that he return to his old town for answers, but can you take advice from a dead person? Rocky then makes a new friend in Olive who offers to be Rocky’s assistant sleuth and help him discover the truth. Rocky and Olive then go on a journey of risks, eavesdropping and snooping all to discover the truth about his father and find out why his mother lied. This is a contemporary mystery with an interesting storyline and great characters in Rocky and Olive. Both of the main characters were likeable and relatable and I loved how their relationship developed throughout the book. It had me hooked from the start and I found it an emotional story, and one I felt fully immersed in whilst reading.

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Swallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman – Review by Felicia Bates

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Swallowed by a Secret
Risa Nyman
5 stars

I have this really annoying habit of underestimating or even by passing books aimed toward a younger audience when in reality they have been some of the best books I’ve read. Swallowed by a Secret is certainly a 5 star book that falls into this category.
This book has everything, including the ability to make me cry, harder than I would like to admit. The characters, though young, (I mean the main character is thirteen) were really fantastic.
I struggle to find the words to describe this book, I want to say heavy, but that isn’t it. The author did a great job navigating through delicate subjects in a captivating, well written way. This was the first book read by this author and it will most certainly leave a lasting impression. Impressed is an understatement.

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Swallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Star
Swallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman
Swallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman is my first read and I can honestly say it won’t be my last. This story is aimed for ages nine to thirteen but can be read by older kids and adults as well. What an emotional journey this story takes us on. I found myself unable to put it down once I started reading. Rocky is a twelve year who has lost his father and is now moving and switching schools. He overhears his mom telling the truth about what happened to his dad . Rocky and his friend Olive set out to find the secret. Find out what happens next in this must read .I can’t wait to read more.

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Swallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman – Review by Melissa Agena

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a great story! Swallowed By A Secret by Risa Nyman is a great emotional story for preteens! In this story we meet Rocky. Rocky is a 12-year old boy who just lost his father. However, there is a twist to his father’s death that is a huge secret. Rocky is bound and determined to find out what that secret is. In the midst of everything, he has to move mid-year of school. The good news is he does befriend Olive who decides that she is going to help him find out what exactly happened to his dad. Olive is bright and cheerful and a great addition to this story. These two together come up with some disasters of ideas but together they are great! This was such awesome reading that I didn’t want to put the book down even though it was for preteens! It really was an emotional roller coaster though so don’t forget the tissues! I really was impressed with the book and the writing style of this author. I can’t wait to read another book from her again!

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Grace’s Ghosts By Stephenie Wilson Peterson – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Grace’s Ghosts
By Stephenie Wilson Peterson
☆☆☆☆☆
This is a great Chapter book for middle school students and adults. This was a fun book to read. It has it all, ghosts, wild imagination starter, potions, spells and a 12 year old who can see ghosts. But I know that kids will love this story starting on page one. In walks Grace. Does she really see ghosts? Give this story an audience.

Stephenie Wilson Peterson has hit the nail on the head with this one. Kids who can read chapter books, will want to read this book. Those who do not read well, would love it if you read it to them. I love Grace and her self connection with the characters searching through this story. All I can say is What A Fun Fantastic story for all to enjoy! Nice job Stephenie Wilson Peterson!

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Swallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Swallowed by a Secret is the first book I’ve read by Risa Nyman. I really enjoyed it, and while it’s listed as a childrens book, I would say preteen. The book has a bit of mystery, that is not revealed until the very end. You can speculate all you want, but most people won’t guess the answer. The characters in the book are well written and the friendships developed are strong. The feelings of the book are realistic and would be good for any child experiencing a loss. It helps them make sense of their feelings and understand everyone goes through some heavy things in life.
The book is about Rocky, a 12 year old boy whose dad recently passed away. He was told from heart issues, but he doesn’t believe that. His mom makes them suddenly packup and move, right after the funeral. He has overheard pieces of conversation indicating his mom is hiding the details surrounding his father’s death. To make matters worse, he started hearing his dad’s voice. At first he is terrified, but then finds comfort in it. He has his new friend Olive start scheming ways to find out the truth.

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Swallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman – Review by Meg Tyrrell

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my first book by Risa Nyman, Swallowed by a Secret was such a surprising read. I found myself quickly drawn into the story line and didn’t want to put it down until I had finished the last page.This is the story of 12-year-old Rocky whose father has died. He finds himself changing homes and schools which both take time to adjust to. This book has everything, including the ability to make me cry. The characters, though young, (the main character is thirteen) were really fantastic.I can’t wait to read more from Risa and more about Rocky!

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Swallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman – Review by Katie Matthews

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Swallowed by a Secret was a really intriguing and interesting read. I’ve not read anything by this author before so I was looking forward to finding and reading a new author and I was really impressed. The story whilst about a young boy was really rich and deep – I found myself easily absorbed into what I was reading. I was really surprised actually how emotionally involved I became with the story and with Rocky! I enjoyed reading his journey and the author did a really great job with him as a character.
I will definitely be looking to read more from this author in the future and I highly recommend this read to others, both YA and more mature readers alike!

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Swallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman – Review by Mirela Ruiz

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Swallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman was a fantastic read! Definitely a point of view change, but that made it so much more fun! I loved the details and mystery that Rocky is trying to solve. I loved the plot twists and felt really satisfied at the end. I could not put the book down, such a great read!

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Swallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman – Review by Erica FIsh

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was enjoyable from the first page to the last page. Young adult books are becoming a genre for everyone. I tend to read the books before I let my daughters read them. In this book, there are tender moments, trouble times, and emotional roller coaster rides.The characters are easy to relate to and believable. This story is about Rocky. Rocky’s father has just passed away. He thought he knew his father, until he overheard his mother talk about his father. Rocky is now in a new neighborhood, new school, and has this hanging over his head. He heads on an adventure with his friend Olive to find out the truth about his father. I highly recommend this story for middle school age and older children.

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Swallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman – Review by Debi Kircher

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Swallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman

5 +++++++ Stars

I got very little sleep last night because of this book. I just wanted to start it so that when I got up this morning I could jump in having already begun. NOPE, I literally read the whole thing, I could not put it down. This is my first ever read by this author, and I think my first middle grade book ever, I’d have to double check that but I am telling you right now..Trust me on this, I don’t care how old you are this was an outstanding book. The writing was phenomenal which is why I couldn’t put it down. Then I fell asleep sniffling because I bawled at the end.

I just wanted to jump in the book and hug Rocky so many times, I also wanted to play his chauffeur and wanted so badly to jump in the middle of his and Olive’s plans. Olive scared me at first, I wasn’t sure, but she turned out to be exactly what I’d hoped for. Then there was Max, again he scared me, but his character has given me hope that maybe there will be more? My heart also broke for Mom once I finally understood everything that was going on. I can’t even imagine!

Run, don’t walk and grab this book. It really is amazing, and I will be getting copies for my older grandchildren who I know would love it as much as I did.

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Swallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Swallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman was such a surprising read- in a great way. It is a highly emotive story aimed at tweenage children (9 – 13), but can also be enjoyed by older readers, like me, too.
Rocky’s life is turned upside down by the death of his father. He and his mother have to move house, and he has a new school to adjust to. But on top of all that, there’s quite a big secret surrounding the death of his father, and that everything he though he knew, may not be true. He is determined to uncover the truth and get to the bottom of it all. And so starts his ‘adventure’. Along with his friend Olive- they set off to unravel the mystery and find the truth.
This is such a relatable story. Rocky and Olive are really wonderful characters. Rocky’s story is very engaging and I was totally invested in the outcome of it all- but I think that Olive really stole the show. She was that extra ingredient that took this story from interesting, to impressive.
The story includes some sensitive and difficult topics- which I think the author handled in a considerate, yet realistic way.
This is definitely worth the read. But, be sure to have some tissues on standby, as you are going to need them.

Thank you, Risa Nyman!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Love the Way You Dance by Allison M. Boot – Review by Jonell Collins

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love the Way You Dance by Allison M. Boot is another winner. This is just a very heartwarming feel good tale. The characters in her tale have such strong individual characteristics and they are so well described; you almost feel like you know these folks. I love the encouraging story that Ms. Boot has woven for us. A tale about possibilities, and so much that is positive in a world that is all too negative these days. You get all the warm fuzzies with this one.

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Love the Way You Dance by Allison M. Boot – Review by Anantha Rusum

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Love the way you dance picks up where the previous book, Just the way you are finished. In this book, Kara, an orphan adopted by Misty and Derrick in the previous book, takes the center stage. What seemed like fairy tale with the prince and princess marrying and adopting an orphan isn’t happily ever after as it was supposed to be.
Misty gets pregnant with twins, leaving Kara with pangs of insecurities. The revelation of the family secrets and the magical powers of the royal family to combat the evil troll make Kara feel more insecure. She starts feeling out of place. She tries to focus all her energy and time in her passion she loves the most, her dancing. But unfortunately, things don’t turn out well when her dance instructor pairs her with a boy she does not like, Tyler. Soon, she gets an idea of pairing up orphans with their forever families in the kingdom. This is not taken very well with the royal family. Kara is now disheartened in all aspects of her life. To top it, the troll on the loose does not make her life any easier.
Now Kara’s loyalty to the royal family is put to the ultimate test and she has to prove herself to them.
It is a very heartwarming story for young readers and adults alike. The theater in the palace, lots of varieties of delectable chocolates, the flexible wheelchair which follows the command of the dancer sitting on it, are delightful episodes to read.
I felt that the book could have been a little shorter, but considering the depth in which Kara’s emotional turmoil and the upheavals are described, it is understandable.
I enjoyed the book overall. It is a delightful read.

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Love the Way You Dance by Allison M. Boot – Review by Finn Cunningham

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love the Way You Dance by Allison M. Boot is an enchanting 5 star read! This story follows Kara, a young princess who was adopted by the King and Queen of Starrycrest. I absolutely loved Kara, a relatable character who struggles with deep insecurities due to her disability. I very much enjoyed this book and I definitely recommend this wonderful 5 star read. This book is very inspiring, and I look forward to reading more by Allison!

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Grace’s Ghosts by Stephenie Wilson Peterson – Review by Erin Wolf

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I give Grace’s Ghosts by Stephenie Wilson Peterson, 5 stars.

This book was fantastic! Yes, the main character is twelve, so this is technically for older children, but really it’s great for all ages. Grace is entertaining and real. Children can relate to her problems and adults can remember not really fitting in as a child. The secondary characters are all fantastic too. Being a cat lover, Midnight is of course my favorite.

The story itself is interesting too. Grace learns more about herself as well as trying to figure of the puzzle of the trapped ghosts. I have read many paranormal books, and I cannot say I have read something like this before. I could not put it down until I was done (and I am many, many times older than 12). I was so intrigued and I hope there will be more books with these characters in the future.

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Swallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman – Review by Candida Hopper

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Swallowed by a Secret
by Risa Nyman

This was a well written emotional story. Rocky is a 13 year old boy whose life is struck by tragedy. Rocky now finds himself in a new town and a new school. He meets Olivia at his new school who ends up helping him on his journey to find the truth of his father’s death. I enjoyed reading this story. This book is gripping, heartwarming and drew me in from the beginning. This is the first book I have read by this author and I look forward to reading more. I highly recommend this book

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Grace’s Ghosts by Stephenie Wilson Peterson – Review by Liz Vrchota

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Grace’s Ghosts by Stephenie Wilson was my first experience reading anything by the author and I was really happy that I found her when I had finished this novel. I read it hoping this would be something I could also share with my twelve year old and was so excited when it read like a cute and sweet young adult read with a wee bit of suspense thrown in to entice the older children crowd. While this is a young adult novel or categorized as a children’s book I really enjoyed reading this as an adult and would love to find out what else is available from the author.

The story follows Grace, a young girl who sees ghosts and is perplexed by the vast amount that her town in particular has. She is determined to find out what is wrong and to help the spirits that she interacts with. I really enjoyed the mysterious and adorable ghost cat that seems to be her sidekick too. I think this is a fun story to share with my kids and look forward to finding her other novels soon!

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Grace’s Ghosts by Stephenie Wilson Peterson – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Grace’s Ghosts is a fabulous middle school age children’s paranormal fantasy by Stephenie Wilson Peterson. It is a well woven tale of friendship, ghosts, an old curse, secrets, magic, mystery, and adventure.
Ghosts are drawn to Grace, and ever since she was born they’ve sought her out, so having them around is nothing new to her. In fact, she gets on better with ghosts than she does the living. She’s a bit of a misfit with the other children her age, so all her good friends are ghosts. Her best friend is her cat, Midnight- and you guessed it, Midnight is also a ghost. Grace learns of a curse placed on her town by a witch hundreds of years ago. This curse keeps the souls of everyone, trapped, in the town. The ghosts desperately need Grace’s help to lift the curse- and so the adventure begins. Grace uncovers startling secrets and uncovers much more than she could ever have imagined. It is race against time to find a way to free the ghostly souls, before it’s too late. But considering all her friends are ghosts- where will that leave Grace if the curse is broken?
Grace is a really sweet and caring young lady. I really liked her- and I thought Midnight was a really cute addition to the story.
A great read!

Thank you, Stephenie Wilson Peterson.

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Swallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman- Review by Kerry Carr

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow this is such an emotional story that had me in tears. The characters are so relatable and the relationship between Rocky and Olive is so special. It handles a very sensitive subject in a careful and thoughtful way. And shows that secrets even when kept with good intentions aren’t always the right thing to do.

Rocky and his mother move to live with his grandfather after his dad passed away. Rocky’s mum told him that his dads heart just stopped but something doesn’t ring true to Rocky.

When Rocky starts hearing his dad’s voice he is sent on a mission to find out the truth about what really happened.

With the help of Olive then start uncovering the lies his mother and father used to protect him. The outcome is something he never imagined but the truth makes sense.

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Grace’s Ghosts by Stephenie Wilson Peterson – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Grace’s Ghosts by Stephenie Wilson Peterson

5-Stars

Grace’s Ghosts by Stephenie Wilson Peterson was an easy 5-star read. Grace was a magnificent character who had unique abilities. I loved following along as this young girl discovered herself, her family secret, and a way to end a curse. She changed so much from the start if the story and strengthened bonds as time went on. This book was magical and difficult to put down. This author amazed me with this book and I can’t wait to read more from her in the future. I recommend this book.

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Swallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman – Review by Heather Lovelace

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Extremely well written. This tale of a teen on a hunt for answers around his father’s death will waken everyone’s inner Nancy Drew or Hardy Boy. Even though I am not the target demographic I was immediately pulled in to the story and connected to the characters. This page turned was great. I look forward to reading more from this author.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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Love the Way You Dance by Allison M. Boot – Review by Mirela Ruiz

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love the Way You Dance by Allison M. Boot was a super sweet read! I really enjoyed the story and while it dealt with some heavy topics like foster care and being different it was handled very well. I loved Kara. She was a strong and inspiring character. I loved the plot and the message. I definitely would pass this book on to younger readers, and older readers that want to believe in magic again.

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Swallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman – Review by Liz Vrchota

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! I did not expect this book to move me as much as it did. It is written with a tone that is geared towards a younger crowd but this book consumed me very much still as an adult middle aged woman. I loved how this book was written with such conviction that you could feel the author’s feelings flowing from the words as you read. I was completely enthralled in this read and found myself staying up way late into the night to find out how this story would come to a close. I am glad that I did, that was not wasted sleep or time at all.

Swallowed by a Secret is the story of a young boy named Rocky. He finds his life turned upside down by tragedy and struggling to fit into a new school and town altogether has made the search for answers about his father’s death even more tenuous. I won’t divulge much more than that about the storyline but I will assure you this is one you will want to read and share with your young tween/teen children as well. I know I am, and I look forward to seeing what may come next or is already available by Risa Nyman soon!

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Love the Way You Dance by Allison M. Boot – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

We are back with Misty and Derrick who are now King and Queen of what is now called Starrycrest. This book focuses on their adoptive daughter Kara, who like Misty is in a wheelchair. This is a lovely modern day fairytale with a difference, in that the main character, the princess, Kara has a disability. Kara has the starring role in the Starrycrest Starlets’ production of The Nutcracker, however to achieve her dream she must prepare for the biggest night of her life with a dance partner she does not like. Soon Kara faces bigger concerns and must face her deepest insecurities when big changes occur which threaten her place both within the Denison family and in the kingdom. Things are complicated further for Kara when she hears of a program that helps orphans find their forever families but comes up against refusals from those within the royal family when she attempts to do similar in Starrycrest. In the background are the troublesome trolls who are after revenge following the events in the previous book.
Allison M. Boot conjures up a magical world of royal families, kingdoms, magic and trolls and through her detailed descriptions as a reader you really feel fully immersed in Starrycrest. The book is a lovely fairy story but it also deals with, family and family loyalties, adoption, personal insecurities and disability all of which the author has weaved into a magical story with great characters whom you grow to love and admire.
The fact that the main character has a disability is sadly a rare thing in a book and this in itself makes Allison M. Boot’s novel unique. The author has written about the disability with such sensitivity and honesty that she brings awareness of disabilities to her readers.
Although some of the characters cross over from Boot’s previous book, ‘Just the Way You Are’ and the stories are set in the same kingdom this can be read as a standalone book. I was very impressed with this novel and I hope it both inspires and educates readers that disabilities do not need to hold a person back from fulfilling their potential.

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Swallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Swallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman is an intriguing story that really draws you in.
Rocky is such a loveable character. I found myself completely captivated by him. I really wanted him to find all the answers he was looking for.
This is the first book that I have read by this author and I loved the way she commanded the story. You are so easily taken on the journey with this character. The book is well paced, developed at all the right times. This was a very good book and I am glad I discovered a new author.

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