Catastrophe ~ A Highland Murder Most Fowl by Lucinda Hare Charming protagonists, reprehensible relatives, with an edge-of-your-seat conclusion, as seen through the eyes of the irrepressible feline hero! Looking forward to more adventures with Mary, George, and Catastrophe! Amazon.com *****review An absolutely wonderful book for children and adults! Very well written, and the description of the Highlands where Catastrophe lives is enchanting. As is Catastrophe himself, and his exciting tale. … [Read more...]
FEATURED BOOK: Nick by Sherman Lau
Genre: Childrens Adventure NICK is a modern Christmas story. The story of a boy named Martin, who always loses at sled races. Until one night, when he meets a mysterious magical friend, named Nick. His sled is given magical powers and his life is forever changed. He and friends embark on an incredible adventure with Nick that takes them to opposite ends of the world. They meet fantastical new friends, battle dangerous creatures and overcome treacherous traps. Along the way, he and Nick learn … [Read more...]
The Dragon Whisperer by Lucinda Hare
The Dragon Whisperer by Lucinda Hare Amanda Craig The Sunday Times ~ "One of the most captivating new books to be published for 8+ for some time . . . It made me laugh, cry and remember exactly what's so special about the time when you or your child live in hope of finding a dragon of your own" Shortlisted 2010 Royal Mail Awards for Scottish Children's Books Silver Medal Winner 2013 ~ Moonbeam Children's Book Awards The Bookbag ~ I thought this was an absolutely gorgeous little book. It's … [Read more...]
Bubba and Squirt’s Big Dig to China by Sherry Ellis
Targeted Age Group:: Grades 2-5 Squirt doesn't believe Bubba can dig a hole to China. But when the hole swallows them, the kids find themselves in Xi'an, China, surrounded by Terracotta Warriors. It gets worse when the ghost of the first emperor of China appears. He tells them they can't go home until they find his missing pi. The kids don't know where to begin until they meet a girl and her grandmother who promise to help find the pendant. Soon the realize they are being followed. And they … [Read more...]
The Adventures of Jimmy Crikey Part 2 by Wallace Briggs
Targeted Age Group:: 7 - 11 Jimmy Crikey, was an unusual boy who was mercilessly bullied because of his strange appearance. Endowed with a bright red shock of unruly hair, big blue eyes, overgrown pointed ears and enormous feet, Jimmy just did not fit in and decided to run away in a search for a place where he could find happiness. In the magical world of Roombelow Jimmy faced many challenges and in a new environment his true character shone through as he overcame the obstacles. Once Jimmy … [Read more...]
FEATURED BOOK: Catastrophe ~ A Highland Murder Most Fowl by Lucinda Hare
Genre: family cosy cat mystery 8 - 108 years Charming protagonists, reprehensible relatives, with an edge-of-your-seat conclusion, as seen through the eyes of the irrepressible feline hero! Looking forward to more adventures with Mary, George, and Catastrophe! Amazon.com *****review An absolutely wonderful book for children ...and adults! Very well written, and the description of the Highlands where Catastrophe lives is enchanting. As is Catastrophe himself, and his exciting tale. This … [Read more...]
FEATURED BOOK: The Dragon Whisperer by Lucinda Hare
Genre: fantasy & in the case of Scottish wildcat Catastrophe, cosy mystery FANTASY BOOK REVIEW 9/10 ~ Reading Lucinda Hare’s debut novel The Dragon Whisperer is like riding a dragon. You have to hold on tight during the twist and turns, take time to stop and enjoy the breathtaking view, prepare yourself for the sudden lows, enjoy the soaring heights and make sure you’re not on the wrong end of that fiery breath! A tale hatched from Hare’s real-life experiences and devotion to all kinds … [Read more...]
FEATURED BOOK: The Six and the Crystals of Ialana by Katlynn Brooke
Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, Middle-Grade Fantasy Six teens must uncover the secrets of their past while on the run from deadly predators and a reptilian king. At odds with each other, their goals uncertain, the Six set out on a life-altering quest across a harsh and unforgiving continent. Pursued by lethal foes, guided only by baffling and terrifying shared dreams, the Six must find and reclaim a powerful crystal lost 500 years in the past. What is their connection to this … [Read more...]
The Magical Adventures of Jimmy Crikey by Wallace Briggs
Targeted Age Group:: 7 to 11 Do you want to know a secret? Underneath the very ground on which you walk, there more things than you have dreamed of. There are monsters, of which to be afraid. There are magical powers wielded by witches and sorcerers, many good but some evil. There is beauty and there is also danger. One soul above all others has the courage to tackle the challenges and challengers. Mysteries are solved and mayhem is averted by the courage of one boy. Jimmy ran away to … [Read more...]
Terror in Boring Town: A Sam and Rex Adventure by Hoot N. Holler
Targeted Age Group:: 8-12 year olds BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR...THAT WISH JUST MIGHT BLOW UP IN YOUR FACE! Twelve-year-old best friends, Sam and Rex live in a boring town and dream of an exciting adventure for their summer break. But when two mysterious strangers visit their town for the summer, the boys suspect something isn’t right. Sam and Rex are convinced the men are up to no good. Why would anyone ever want to stay in their boring town on purpose? What are these men really up … [Read more...]
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