“This is where the story changes,” Valerie whispered to me from behind her hands. “If Dante says yes, the story goes one way. If he says no…”How often do we really think about the things we do and th…
Gregor and the Code of Claw marks the end of our adventures in the Underland with Gregor and his friends and family. This book had even ‘more’ than the others in the series: More indepth characters, …
Young boys (and perhaps even some adventurous girls!) will revel in this delightful collection of six tales about giants. But don't be fooled...this is no ordinary book about giants! The stories inc…
Gregor and the Marks of Secret doesn’t begin with the reciting of a prophecy—in fact, no one even imagines there is one! Now that Gregor’s mother is stuck in the Underland recovering from the plague,…
If I were pulled into an Underland with my kids, would I treat them like little kids even though they were considered warriors? I think I would! And I LOVED watching Gregor’s reaction to having his …
Get ready for more intense fun as we follow Gregor and Boots on another incredible adventure! At the end of the first book, another prophecy is mentioned, but only just. (The prophecies are riddles …
Gregor the Overlander is told in true Suzanne Collins style (author of The Hunger Games): ‘Regular’ creatures made larger than life, overwhelming odds, strange companionships that just seem to work, a…
What a sweet, clever, and absolutely charming little tale! I smiled through the whole adventure of little Elmer Elevator trying to save the poor baby dragon from the mean animals of Wild Island! It …
A Wrinkle in Time is the epitome of children’s fantasy. It is shrouded in mystery and magic and even an intergalactic rescue! The story is fast paced and intelligent and the characters are endearing…
Ella Enchanted is one of my favorite fairy tale retellings of all time. It’s a perfect fantasy: A ‘damsel in distress’, a prince, an indifferent parent, fairies (including a fairy godmother!), m…
“Mirror, Mirror, on the wall…” This is a ‘companion’ novel to Ella Enchanted. Based in the adjoining kingdom of Ayortha, it even mentions Ella at the end! The sister of the main character of this b…
What would you think if all of a sudden, everything (and I do mean everything) that went into your mouth or touched your lips turned to chocolate? Eggs, bacon, water, milk, juice, your leather gloves…
