Giving a lesser-known historical event— the development of the Citroën C2V, the brilliantly simple French “people’s car”— a fictional, kid-friendly spin by putting 13-year-old Angelo Fabrizzi at its center, McAllister has constructed a fast-moving plot packed not just with action and humor but with family drama, spy skullduggery, tween romance, and, in a mild form, …
An action-packed and suspenseful story set in a sleepy little town of Sidwell, Massachusetts. People’s items are disappearing, strange messages are painted on store fronts and road signs. Something is flying around and through the town during the night. Read this book to uncover the mystery! –Jinny, The Well-Read Moose, Coeur d’Alene, ID This middle …
This middle grade debut novel, available now in paperback, has just enough creepiness and plenty of hilarity! I loved the adventure and quirkiness; the storytelling reminds me of Roald Dahl but with a modern sensibility. It will make a fun family read-aloud. (I was hooked as soon as I learned our heroine suffers from tragic flatulence… …
Staring at the unemployment form online, I searched for any word on the list that correctly described my line of work. “Bookseller” wasn’t there; neither was “author event manager,” “knowledge professional,” or even “Retail Sales–Books.” I tried typing in “Bookseller,” but the template insisted I pick one of the pre-ordained choices. So I chose “Retail …
Comics fans and middle grade novel fans alike will find something to love in this fresh and engaging graphic novel by Oregon author and illustrator Victoria Jamieson. It’s got tons of roller derby action, a few tips on dying your hair an outrageous (but roller derby appropriate) shade, and a sweet but not too sweet …
Harry Potter is a good guy, without question. So are Pippi, Percy, and (it seems) all the other heroes for middle readers. And the evil they fight is unequivocal too. So it’s refreshing to read a story that explores what happens when people you love do things that maybe they shouldn’t (but maybe should)? Sara …
