Having seen the trailer for the upcoming movie with the same title, I learned it was a book first published in 1973. A great yarn filled with spooky and magical elements that many 8-12-year-olds love to read. Lewis Barnavelt, an orphan, comes to live with his uncle Jonathan and discovers a world totally new to …
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… …
With exquisite full color illustrations and delightful humor, Nicholas Gannon takes us on a wild ride with Arthur B. Helmsley, grandson of famous explorers who have gone missing in Antarctica. Arthur, a dreamer and wannabe adventurer gathers two companions and heads out on a zany adventure to rescue them. Full of wonderfully drawn characters and …
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 …
“It’s always such a treat to discover a gem of a book that tells a good story and captures the essence of people and places. Eva of the Farm does just that and is a perfect read for Poetry Month. Eva, a twelve year old from Eastern Washington, has lived a charmed life on her …
