Under a Pig Tree Fun fun fun. The story begins with a series of mistakes made by the editor with notes and frustrated asides made by the author. The author’s history of figs, with recipes containing figs, winds up looking like a book about pigs. I thought it was hysterical. Might be better for upper … Read more
The Night World Fascinating book that moves from the pitch darkness of night to the first rays of dawn light. Great read for kids who wonder what it’s like at night, and good to dispel fears of the dark as well.
Outside In Insightful, engaging and smart, this Teen novel shows how one girl with her average family learns to respect and understand her friends more eccentric and outcast family, hidden in plain sight.
Trickster’s Choice Great tween/teen speculative fiction read, my entry in the huge Tamora Pierce canon of work. Story of a spy-trained girl stolen into slavery who helps to create a social revolt in a sub-tropical world. Full of magic and god-touched characters.
The Hero and the Crown I wish this skilled author had written more than a few books and stories in this amazing desert fantasy world. Highly recommended, on my best ever list. An adventurous princess, an evil dragon/wizard, the power of perseverance.
11 Birthdays 1st in a fantastic series about kids growing up, friends in community, and magic. Yup, real magic. Funny and real and just a delight. You’re welcome.
The Street Beneath My Feet A big crazy fold up book all about geology, archeaology, urban planning, biology and history. Literally, what’s beneath our feet. Boys love this book.
The Higher Power of Lucky A transformative short chapter book about a child and adult raising each other in the desert. Just magical, and funny.
The Whisper Lyrical illustrations by a favorite artist show a girl and her book that is without words, until the wind shows her how to create her own stories from the pictures.
I Will Eat You! A fold-out picture book about the Food Chain, showing who eats who, in different environments across the globe. A fun read-aloud to entertain a group of kids interested in science and biology.