Twelve-year-old Brody, and his kid brother, are sent to stay with their reclusive Aunt Sally, when their mom falls seriously ill. But, they soon discover things are not as they appear, and a strange phenomenon is happening in the small retro town. What mystery is Tucker’s Mountain hiding? Unsure of who or what they can trust, the boys embark on a hunt for answers that reveals more than they bargained for. Targeted Age Group:: 9-12 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? Years ago, … [Read more...] about Visitors by WJ Scott
How To Be A Superhero: The TOP SECRET Official Guide by Michael Tomaino
"How To Be A Superhero: The TOP SECRET Official Guide" focuses on helping you find your real life superpowers, train your body and mind, and become a superhero that helps others and the environment. My goal is to take what worked for me in the classroom and use it make a positive difference for the entire world. Targeted Age Group:: 8-12 years old What Inspired You to Write Your Book? The idea came about when I made a deal with my after school kids, and a 4th grade class I used to visit … [Read more...] about How To Be A Superhero: The TOP SECRET Official Guide by Michael Tomaino
Faery: The Tiend by Igo Rab
"Away with us to a faraway land, I will take you by the hand. And by the hand you will come with me, To all the terrible things you'll see." When Milo is lured away by a Faery he is not aware that the time of the tiend is nigh and one child must be chosen to fulfil the sacrifice to the Unseelie court. Pretty soon his dream of adventure is turned into a nightmare as he fights for his survival. Finding an ally in the most unlikely of places, Milo decides to join forces with his captors to … [Read more...] about Faery: The Tiend by Igo Rab
The Supernormal Ability Cookie Kids’ Club by Sally Appert
When middle schoolers Cassie, Dayne, and Natasha wake up with brand-new superpowers, they think these gifts are going to solve all their problems. Cassie, who's going blind, can use her power to "see" in a whole new way. Dayne, the youngest of eight kids, can finally be the hero of the family instead of the ninth wheel. And Natasha can glimpse the secrets she's always wanted to know about her parents and grandmother. They quickly find out, however, that the gifts are temporary. They'll vanish … [Read more...] about The Supernormal Ability Cookie Kids’ Club by Sally Appert
Buyer’s Guide: Dandelion Queen Meets Weeping Willow by Kim Snyder
Targeted Age Group:: 9 - 12 Category: Childrens Books - Middle Grade About Dandelion Queen Meets Weeping Willow: For middle-school readers or read aloud with younger children and create an atmosphere where you can guide the human-kindness conversation. A child's kindness can change the world around them. Are children born kindhearted? The Dandelion Queen thinks kindness can be taught, kindness can be learned. Share the wisdom of the Dandelion Queen. Follow Willow as she struggles to … [Read more...] about Buyer’s Guide: Dandelion Queen Meets Weeping Willow by Kim Snyder
Buyer’s Guide: Shaky Man by Mark S. Parker
Targeted Age Group:: 10-15 Category: Childrens Books - Middle Grade About Shaky Man: Stay away from Shaky Man. Every kid in the small town of Tonkaway, Texas, knows that. He eats little kids, murdered his wife, and mistreats his dogs, to boot. That’s what they say, anyway. Top doesn’t entirely know what to think about the rumors. He’s too busy settling into his new home, playing baseball and making friends—like Mickey, a black boy who soon becomes his best friend of all. Everything … [Read more...] about Buyer’s Guide: Shaky Man by Mark S. Parker
Buyer’s Guide: Touchdown Tony Crowne and the Mystery of the Missing Cheerleader by Peter Guy George
Targeted Age Group:: 9-12 Category: Childrens Books - Middle Grade About Touchdown Tony Crowne and the Mystery of the Missing Cheerleader: A family-friendly sports mystery packed with action and adventure…for the 9 to 12 age group... Tony Crowne is a backup quarterback and aspiring detective who has his share of troubles: He hates the nickname his father gave him, his eighty-pound dog clobbers his mother and grandfather at breakfast and he gets into a fight with the biggest kid in … [Read more...] about Buyer’s Guide: Touchdown Tony Crowne and the Mystery of the Missing Cheerleader by Peter Guy George
Gift Guide: Memoirs of an Ordinary Girl: The Middle-ish Ages by Terri Klaes Harper
Targeted Age Group:: 10-13 Category: Children and Young Adult Books About Memoirs of an Ordinary Girl: The Middle-ish Ages: Set in the time while the ‘80s were fading into the ‘90s and the poofiness of hair and shoulder pads was soon to deflate, this coming of age story retells the experiences of Drew Hotchner, an “extraordinarily ordinary” girl, through her possibly wiser and more honest adult self. Drew struggles not only with the unavoidable awkwardness of being in middle school, but … [Read more...] about Gift Guide: Memoirs of an Ordinary Girl: The Middle-ish Ages by Terri Klaes Harper
