Type: chapter bookAges: 8-12Author: E. Nesbit If we judged by how much my children laughed and reacted the first time through, this is one of Nesbit’s better books. (My personal favorite, however, is Railway Children.) The magic interwoven throughout mostly…
Type: long picture bookAges: 7-12Author: Jean FritzIllustrator: Margot Tomes “Give me liberty, or give me death!” is one of the most well-known American phrases, is it not? Though this book is 50 years old, it is still being published for…
Type: chapter bookAges: 8-12Author: Henry WinterfeldIllustrator: Charlotte KleinertTranslators (from German): Richard & Clara Winston The story never lags for a moment after you begin it! And if you, as a parent, think you’ll solve the mystery quicker than your child,…
Type: chapter bookAges: 9-12Author: Carolyn LeiloglouIllustrator: Vivienne To This may sound funny, but because I read a whole lot more “old” literature than new, it always surprises me to encounter characters using modern language. Ha! It was fun to find…
Type: chapter bookAges: 10-15Author: Albert Payson Terhune This book is sure to pull on the heartstrings of readers of any age, though not in the same way as, say, Where the Red Fern Grows. The ordering of the chapters (each…
Type: chapter bookAges: 10-14Author: Tory Christie It was such a pleasure to read this middle grade novel!! Regarding the conversation topic above, Christie does a superb job at introducing young readers to the difficult topic of abuse. Celie’s new friend,…
Type: beginner chapter bookAges: 6-9Author: Martha MakerIllustrator: Xindi Yan Though, of course, both genders can enjoy this book, it might be appreciated more by girls. 🙂 Please note that I have not read any of the other books in the…
Type: longer picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Wong Herbert Yee The four stories are: Before reading this the first time, I was aware it was supposed to be like Frog and Toad. Indeed it was–in a way–but, honestly, a subpar attempt. The…
Type: chapter bookAges: 11-15Author: Kathryn Butler Lily is still 12 in this installment of the series and continues to be the main character. Have you read the first three books? I’ll link to them below. Lily teams up with friends,…
Note: To avoid SPOILERS below, make sure you’ve already read Book 1 (see review), Book 2 (see review), and Book 3 (see review). Type: chapter bookAges: 9-14Author: Andrew Peterson Deep truths are embedded into this final installment of the Wingfeather…
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