At one point in my life I thought off-the-grid living sounded not only cool but like something I’d be willing to give a try. Eventually, I realized that I like frozen pizza and other conveniences that…
The Night War follows 12-year-old Miri, a Jewish girl whose family fled Germany to France, but instead of finding refuge there, they have found prejudice and the Nazi's have followed to occupy France.…
Susie Finkbeiner’s The All-American is a work of historical fiction taking place in the 1950s. The summary of the book by the publisher seems a bit biased towards one of the two main characters, Berth…
One Last Shot by Susan May Warren kicks off her Alaska Air One Rescue series. If you are familiar with and enjoy Warren’s writing style, you will not be disappointed. Although the book does not requir…
This series was first published over a decade ago, has been a New York Times Bestseller, and has had incredible staying power in popularity among young readers. Years ago, I had a nephew who adored t…
Defiant is a satisfying conclusion to the Skyward Series. Honestly, I was apprehensive when I started this book; I didn’t connect with the previous two books as much as I hoped. Fortunately, Defiant w…
When Forests Burn is somewhat of an academic read. The author goes to great lengths to discuss wildfires in a historical context, and he often references ancillary events or facts that don't at first…
If you are looking for an affirming story with a ton of heart, then look no further. The Underdogs of Upson Downs is a tender and sweet story of a girl and her dog. Set in rural Australia, Annie is a…
If you’re looking for a book that basically feels like summer, from the laid-back days to the descriptions of relaxing on the beach and pretty much living in a swimsuit to playlists of obscure but fun…
Looking for an engaging and imaginative book for a reader between the ages of six and nine? Look no further than this award-winning book. (Author Jason Reynolds must be running out of space on his a…
Paper Dragons is an Asian-inspired middle grade fantasy. The protagonist is a brash and spunky orphan who mainly through persistence is able to gain entrance to a school training immortals. It is spr…
I don’t often find myself in a reading slump but I think I might after finishing One Last Breath. It’s going to be difficult to find a book that will rival the way Ginny Myers Sain has yet again left …
