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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.

Allergic

Allergic is the story of a little girl's quest to find the perfect pet. The only problem is she's allergic to all the pets she'd like to adopt. This graphic novel has heartwarming moments and lov…
Calinda

Ground Zero

With his newest book, Ground Zero, Alan Gratz fills a literary void left vacant for a long time. This historical novel based on the events of September 11, 2001 brings that day into focus for you…
Calinda

Gamayun Tales II: An Anthology of Modern Russian Folk Tales

The Gamayun Tales series of graphic novels introduces young readers to Russian folk tales. Readers will find many familiar elements such as witches, magic, and royalty in these tales, but th…
Calinda

The Last Wish

In The Last Wish, Andrzej Sapkowski introduces readers to The Witcher, Geralt of Rivia, a renowned hunter of monsters. His tale is told through a set of short stories tied together by an overlyin…
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Blood and Germs : The Civil War Battle Against Wounds and Disease

The Civil War is notorious for the sheer number of Americans killed in the conflict. Many stories have been told of the men killed in battle, but it is less common to read about the other side of the …
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The Book of Dares: 100 Ways for Boys to Be Kind, Bold, and Brave

The Book of Dares challenges teen boys to become better versions of themselves. This challenge is issued through a series of dares that can be used in any order and with any number of dares. It’s…
Calinda

Embassy of the Dead

Embassy of the Dead is an entertaining adventure set both in our ordinary world and the co-existing world of the not-quite-departed dead. Jake is a normal boy with a normal school and normal fami…
Calinda

NPCs

NPCs offers a fresh look at the world of role-playing games. While many fiction books use the settings for various roleplaying games as a skeleton on which to build their storytelling edifices,&n…
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Heart-Shaped Box

The plot of Heart-Shaped Box grabs the reader from the beginning, and its spookiness hounds them through the book’s pages like a vengeful specter. This ghost story is refreshing in its compl…
Calinda

Rise of Zombert

Rise of Zombert is a dark take on the timeless story of a child and her pet. When Mellie finds an abandoned kitty, she immediately takes him into her home and her heart. Even if he’s a littl…
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The Stand

The Stand is Stephen King’s epic story of a world in which humanity faces near extinction as the result of a deadly virus. This novel is definitely among King’s best, and all of his most charming…
Calinda

Fables: Legends in Exile, Vol. 1

Fables bring characters and creatures from legends to modern-day New York City. The inspiration for this story is drawn from fairy tales, legends, myths, and fictions of all kinds. Some are very well-…
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