Did you love “Heidi” when you were young? “Astrid the Unstoppable,” by Maria Parr, translated by Guy Puzey, brings echoes of Heidi. […]
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Did you love “Heidi” when you were young? “Astrid the Unstoppable,” by Maria Parr, translated by Guy Puzey, brings echoes of Heidi. […] Kristin Mahoney’s debut novel, “Annie’s Life in Lists,” is a first for me, with its narrative written as lists. What a creative way to tell a story! […] You can’t say “no” to excellence! Historical Fiction is not my first love in children’s fiction, but when I find terrific examples, I love them every bit as much as fantasy… well written stories that transport come in many forms! Bronze Age children’s historical fiction Having recently read a couple of excellent children’s historical […] Does bringing the flavor of one’s culture to life come naturally to authors? Perhaps it does, but I especially appreciated it as I read Merci Suarez Changes Gears by Meg Medina. Ms. Medina writes boldly and unapologetically with a Hispanic flavor. It’s Hispanic culture brought to life. Summary: As a scholarship student in the […] The theme of finding family is dear to me— Piper’s Merry Band finds family in each other.
Today’s recommended book: Confusion is Nothing New by Paul Acampora takes a more direct path on finding family.
Summary (from book jacket): Ellie Magari just learned […] You know I love a girl hero!
My Piper Pan and Her Merry Band books have not only one girl hero, but eight of them.
Today’s recommended book: Ranger’s Apprentice: The Royal Ranger, The Red Fox Clan by John Flanagan, has a terrific girl hero. I’ve read only a […] There are certain authors who send me into a “Halleluiah Chorus!” when I find a yet unread book by them on the library shelf. Katherine Rundell is one of those special authors. Cartwheeling in Thunderstorms is one of those books.
I’ve written about two of Katherine Rundell’s books already: Rooftoppers and The Wolf […] In Piper Pan and Her Merry Band, the Neverland is a place for girls coming into their own—girl power. I love that about my books. Since you love girl power, too, you must see “The Eagle Huntress.”
The Eagle Huntress is a documentary. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll cheer for […] |
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