The Secret of Nightingale Wood With her father away, her mother confined to her bed, and her little sister too young to play with, Hen spends most of her day alone, traipsing through the woods near her new home, Hope House. When she spots a flicker of light in the woods, she decides to investigate. … Read more
Wildoak Maggie escapes the harshness of school and her unsympathetic father taking long walks alone in the Wildoak forest. What she discovers there, and the danger that follows, creates an engrossing, almost-magical tale where healing and help can be found in the unlikeliest places. Perfect for fans of Pax and the One and Only Ivan.
Charlie & Mouse Are Magic I love all of the Charlie and Mouse beginning readers. In this one, like in the others, Charlie and Mouse find magic in the simple things–like being together, using their imaginations, and appreciating the natural world.
The Magnificent Book of Animals The gorgeous, detailed illustrations in this oversize book are enough to recommend it alone, but the information shared is also intriguing. They chose the most fascinating facts about some really spectacular mammals.
The Big Book of Bling Extravagant in every way! If you are a frugal-minded person who appreciates a little vicarious decadence, this book satisfies.
Wolf Hollow Annabelle is one of my favorite characters ever. She sees injustice in her small town and she sets out to right some wrongs. Unfortunately, she’s only twelve years old, and the world is more complicated and sinister than it should be.
The Mysterious Howling Maryrose Wood takes the best parts of Jane Eyre, the Jungle Book, and Sherlock Holmes and adds a whopping dose of slapstick comedy to create a series that feels wholly original and delightful.
The Candymakers The Candymakers was probably inspired by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, but it is a much more modern story with four fascinating 12-year-old protagonists vying for the chance to create a chocolate company’s next great candy. The plot unfolds slowly as we learn one surprise after the next about our candymakers and their … Read more
Elvis is King! Photographs of clay puppets and scenery capture the magic of the Elvis story in a surprisingly visceral way.
