In 'The Mutual Admiration Society,' Leslie Kagen takes us into the past and into the life of a family that struggles just as many others of the time do. But she also shows us the often fun hijinks of children as they find ways to enjoy their time away from school and often parental influence.
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Interview: Jessilyn Stewart Peaslee, Author of ‘Ella’s Will’
Interview with Jessalyn Peaslee author of 'Ella's Will' a different perspective on the classic 'Cinderella'.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Flamecaster,’ A Shattered Realms Novel by Cinda Williams Chima
In Flamecaster, A Shattered Realms Novel, Author Cinda Williams Chima, introduces us to a young and powerful healer with a gift of magic named Ash. Son of the queen, he is forced into hiding after a series of murders. He is ready for revenge and is close to the man …
Read More »Interview: Christi J. Whitney, Author of ‘Grey’
"When I started writing, I didn’t intentionally set out to write YA. Honestly, it’s just what felt the most comfortable to me,"
Read More »Interview with Madeline Wynn, Author of ‘Daughter of the Fallen’
To know that something I wrote holds meaning for someone else makes all of the suffering worth it.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Stolen, Heart of Dread’ A YA Fantasy by Melissa De La Cruz and Michael Johnston.
If you enjoy fantasy and danger, threaded with mystery and adventure you will love the characters in this tale. The second of a series it still reads well on its own, and you will find that Wes and his erstwhile friends are a mix of fear and courage. It is when they are all together the courage becomes fierce, and when one of their friends comes into trouble, you see what makes them who they are.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Ghost Heart’ by Ripley Patton
A slower paced but just as good third installment of the PSS Chronicles.
Read More »Book Review: ‘All the Bright Places’ by Jennifer Niven
A captivating but unusual story about a young man and woman falling in love.
Read More »Book Review: ‘John Dreamer’ by Elise Celine
Seven characters must learn to conquer their fears to make their dreams come true in the first of a new YA fantasy series..
Read More »Book Review: ‘Alexis Tappendorf and the Search for Beale’s Treasure’ by Becca C. Smith
The search for hidden treasure can be dangerous. There are those willing to do anything to be the owner.
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