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Calinda
My taste in literature leans heavily towards sci-fi, fantasy, and (my favorite) horror, and the latter can present some fairly murky waters for parents to let their children explore. I enjoy novels of both the standard and graphic varieties. Since those genres, and graphic novels in particular, tend to appeal to boys, I hope that I can help other Boy Mommies in their quest to find books that their little video gamers--I mean, future bibliophiles will read and enjoy. When I am not reading, I enjoy tabletop role-playing games, video games, and singing karaoke. I have a wonderful husband who lets me indulge my reading habit by sharing the housework and being a great dad to our genius kids and their faithful hound.

My Mummy vs. Your Ghost

This book is a sequel to My Vampire Vs. Your Werewolf, and it follows up nicely and is even better than the first installment. The fun of protagonist monsters that are friendly to the children in the …
Calinda

Pablo and Splash: Frozen in Time

Pablo and Splash: Frozen i Time, the second book featuring these two adorable penguin protagonists, is a fitting follow-up to the first installment of the series. The penguins' perils are more precar…
Calinda

The Archer

The Archer by Paulo Coelho is a brief tale told by a master archer. It lays out a philosphy called "the way of the bow" and applies the principles of archery to everyday life. Though this is not a lon…
Calinda

A Dangerous Idea: The Scopes Trial, The Original Fight over Science in Schools

The Scopes Trial is one of the most widely known legal cases in American history. Levy's account of the events gives life to the story while avoiding the pitfall of being overly dramatic that plagues …
Calinda

The Shadow Road

The Shadow Road is a post-apocalyptic thriller that weaves together fantasy and science fiction to form something delightfully new. The narrative follows the adventures of Cassie and Thomas, two teena…
Calinda

Wishbone

Wishbone is the story of the wild adventures of a nearly-teen boy, his magical cat, and their friends. The narrative focuses on the struggles of the protagonist, Ollie, to save the world from a mystic…
Calinda

The Boys Omnibus Vol. 1

The Boys is a raunchy, irreverent take on the super hero genre. Far from the heroic and adventurous titles that inspired it, this graphic novel is filled with heroes that are only heroes because they'…
Calinda

Pablo and Splash

The penguin comedy, Pablo and Splash, takes the reader on a crazy romp through both time and space with two loveable flightless protagonists. The silliness of these two characters is heartwarming and …
Calinda

My Vampire vs Your Werewolf

My Vampire vs Your Werewolf brings young readers into a world of monster gladiatorial fights, where fantastical and vicious creatures are pitted against each other by trainers who are children granted…
Calinda

Ghost Writers: The Haunting of Lake Lucy

The Haunting of Lake Lucy is a ghostly novel of mystery set against the backdrop of a seemingly quiet, lake resort--a peaceful vista suitable for a creepy tale in the style of many classic horror stor…
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Interview with the Vampire

Anne Rice's classic novel established the modern view of vampires as alluring and sensuous antiheroes. The memories of the vampire Louis, told to a young reporter in a San Francisco hotel room, wind a…
Calinda

Retrograde (The Airship Pirate Chronicles Book 2)

Retrograde continues The Airship Pirates Chronicles that began in The Wrath of Fate. This second installment ramps up the action, making the narrative fly by. The characters are colorful and creativel…
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